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One of the perks of being a business owner in Pine Bluff is learning more about what the community needs and wants to see. Here are some of the things we’ve observed. If you’re in the area, what are things you’ve learned about the City of Pine Bluff? #PineBluff #Arkansas #DeltaRegion #ArkansasBusiness

The more I have learned about the impact of parking requirements, the more I see excessive parking requirements as a public health issue. They reduce availability of housing, transit, and community walkability/rideability. I am still learning on this topic, but I support critically examining all parking requirements.

St. Louis appears trapped in a city centre doom loop - with San Francisco not far behind - where offices sit empty, shops and restaurants close and abandoned buildings become voids that suck the life out of the streets around them. Locals often find boarded-up buildings depressing and empty sidewalks scary. So even fewer people commute downtown. This self-reinforcing cycle has accelerated in recent years as the pandemic emptied offices. St. Louis’s central business district had the steepest drop in foot traffic of 66 major North American cities between the start of the pandemic and last summer. And while things have improved some in the past 12 months, it is at a slower rate than many Midwestern cities. According to the The Wall Street Journal this "stands as a warning to others that this is the future for America’s downtowns if they can’t reinvent themselves and halt the downward spiral." Six of the 10 U.S. office districts with the steepest drop in foot traffic between 2019 and mid-2023 are in the Midwest. Common features are population loss; competition from newer offices in the suburbs and failed urban planning left behind a glut of dreary, empty buildings and wide, dangerous roads; business district have few apartments; and tourism not enough to make up for missing office workers. According to Glenn MacDonald, a professor of economics at Washington University in St. Louis’s Olin Business School. “It’s a classic chicken and egg kind of deal. People don’t go there because there’s nothing to do. There’s nothing to do because people don’t go there.”

According to a June 2023 report from the National Association of REALTORS?, if deciding where to live:?79% said being within an easy walk of other places and things, such as shops and parks, is very/somewhat important. 78% of those indicated that they would be willing to pay more to live in a walkable community. 85% said sidewalks and places to walk are very/somewhat important. Last year, after spending 22 years living in a suburban subdivision, we moved into the Borough of West Chester for this very reason. In less than five minutes we are able to walk to the gym, the pharmacy, the theater, dozens of bars and restaurants, local high school and college sporting events, multiple parks, local retail shops and coffee shops, etc. Not to mention the countless community events. It has been a GREAT change of pace, just what we were looking for. We sacrificed land, but the benefits of living in a walkable town for us outweigh the desire to sit on a larger piece of land. So a question to all of my #civilengineering friends...are you continuing to see this trend from a development and #infrastructure standpoint? Are you busy redeveloping towns, borough, and downtown areas to better support this type of lifestyle? #civilengineers #civilengineer #civilengineeringjobs #walkablecommunities

?? Urging Fingal County Council to address parking concerns in Tyrrelstown Public Park! ??? Here are the key points from our petition [??https://lnkd.in/eqhM-9ii]: 1?? Confusion Over Parking Allocation: Tyrrelstown's numbered system isn't widely understood, leading to unintended use of residents' parking spaces. 2?? Insufficient Visitor Parking: During events, visitor spots quickly fill up, leaving locals and guests with nowhere to park. 3?? Disruption to Aesthetics: Improper parking not only ruins the park's beauty but also harms the environment, creating unsightly puddles. Let's work together for a solution!?#TeamWork?#DreamWork??? #ParkingProblems?#CommunityConcerns?#UrbanPlanning?#LocalIssues?#PublicSpaces?#SustainableLiving?#EnvironmentMatters?#CommunityEngagement?#ParkingSolutions?#GreenSpaces?#LocalGovernment?#PublicPolicy?#ResidentialAreas?#NeighborhoodImprovement?#InfrastructureDevelopment?#ParkingManagement?#SocialResponsibility?#CollaborationNeeded

As a seasoned real estate expert based in New York City, the stark contrast between the vibrant recovery of NYC and the challenges in downtown St. Louis is both striking and enlightening. While NYC has bounced back robustly from pandemic setbacks, St. Louis demonstrates the tough realities many Midwestern cities face. St. Louis’s Struggles: Iconic structures like the Railway Exchange Building and AT&T Tower are largely vacant, symbolizing the city’s broader challenges. The loss of key retail spaces, such as Panera, has drastically reduced foot traffic and economic activity, accelerating the urban decay. NYC’s Resilience: In contrast, NYC has seen a dynamic resurgence in its commercial and residential sectors, driven by innovative adaptations like mixed-use developments and workspace redesigns. NYC's proactive strategies, including converting offices to residential spaces and enhancing public amenities, have helped sustain its urban appeal. Strategies for St. Louis: 1. Adaptive Reuse: Inspired by NYC's success, transforming underutilized office spaces into residential units could revitalize St. Louis’s downtown. 2. Strengthening Partnerships: Effective collaboration among government, business leaders, and investors is essential for supporting large-scale redevelopment projects. 3. Business Incentives: Drawing from NYC’s playbook, financial incentives for businesses can help sustain economic activity and community vibrancy. Call to Action: Drawing from my experience in NYC and other dynamic markets throughout the world, I see significant opportunities for St. Louis to adopt similar urban revitalization strategies. Let’s discuss how we can apply these lessons to rejuvenate struggling city centers. #UrbanRevitalization #NYCRealEstate #StLouis #CommunityEngagement #commercialrealestate #Savills Jim Wenk Kirill Azovtsev Shay Bolton Scott Bogetti Matthew Gibson Jessica Conklin

"Call for better street lighting to make Blackpool town centre safe after vandalism at Sainsbury's and The Hive" There is often a direct correlation between poor street lighting in an area and instances of crime/antisocial behaviour. And yet, whether it be due to lack of funding, environmental concerns or other reasons, the quality of street lighting in many areas continues to be sorely lacking. Zeta Specialist Lighting provides adequate street lighting solutions that are cost-effective and eco-friendly, allowing for your streets to be sufficiently lit without any potential downsides. Article shared via The Gazette. #Lighting?#LightingSolutions?#SolarLighting?#SolarSignage?#SolarAmenityLighting?#HeritageLighting?#NetZero?#Sustainability?#EV?#EVCharging https://lnkd.in/esaDkqJq

Curious about living in Morgantown, WV? Wondering what it's really like to call this charming city home? Join me as I uncover "Everything You NEED to Know About Living In Morgantown WV!" Full video link is in the comment section. #WV #westvirginia #realestate #realtor #morgantown #usa

Could it be? Focus on blight, advocacy from the top, breaking down silos (involvement of over 12 departments), creative marketing and approaches to community engagement, and clear and direct communication.? All of these seem to be in play in Cherelle Parker and City of Philadelphia"One Philly, United City Cleaning Initiative".? This quote from Carlton Williams, Director of Clean and Green Initiatives demonstrates common sense logic but unfortunately isn't often found or seen in other communities. “History has demonstrated that efforts from a one-time cleaning of the entire city cannot be maintained alone. Preventive measures, enforcement and support from residents and businesses to keep their areas clean is necessary to sustain cleaning efforts”. Congrats and best wishes for continued success!! National League of Cities ICMA - International City/County Management Association American Association of Code Enforcement United States Conference of Mayors Urban Institute Center for Community Progress #localgovernment #blight #vacant #localgov #zombieproperties #munireg #zombieforeclosures #abandonedproperties #vpr #vpro #codeenforcement #foreclosure #urbanplanning #citymanagement #codeviolations #vacantpropertyregistration #nuisanceproperties #vadproperties #communitydevelopment #vacantproperties #blightfight #communityengagement #communitypride #neighborhoods #NeighborhoodPride https://lnkd.in/e2R88BFY

Konrad Putzier at The Wall Street Journal delivers a thoughtful piece chronicling how St. Louis' CBD is now trapped in an urban doom loop. Once there, the decline spreads in a non-forgiving way. As offices sit empty, shops and restaurants close, and abandoned buildings become voids that suck the life out of the streets around them. Locals often find boarded-up buildings depressing and empty sidewalks scary. So even?fewer people commute downtown. Now, it stands as a warning to others: This is the?future for America’s downtowns?if they can’t reinvent themselves and halt the downward spiral. The AT&T Tower just sold for $4 Million, quite a drop from its price in 2006 of $205 Million. Many similar stories. I remember venturing into a downtown St. Louis hotel in 2013 with my wife and daughter who was considering a scholarship offer from St. Louis University (SLU). On our second night, we arrived at the hotel after dark. Recognizing we had a drive to Chicago scheduled for the morning, I asked the valet where I could get some gas downtown. He pulled me aside and said "you don't want to be on the streets of downtown after dark for any reason." I went to my room. Fortunately, there is good news happening not far from the legacy CBD. To the office district’s immediate west, the Downtown West neighborhood boasts loft apartments, a new soccer stadium, and a train station-turned-amusement park. These developments have revived a once-abandoned industrial area, proving that people want to be in downtown St. Louis if it’s pleasant. To the south, a cluster of bars and restaurants around the Cardinals’ ballpark is often crowded, especially on game days. Visits to the Gateway Arch east of downtown are up. These neighborhoods show how big developments and apartment conversions can attract residents, which in turn attract bars and restaurants. The Central Living District (CLD) is thriving.