Scenarios about 'downtown revitalization'
The process of reinvigorating and redeveloping central business districts and urban cores that have experienced economic decline. Downtown revitalization typically involves strategic planning, public-private partnerships, historic preservation, mixed-use development, and cultural programming to restore economic vitality and create vibrant community spaces. In alternate history scenarios, different approaches to urban renewal can dramatically alter the character, demographics, and economic trajectory of cities.
What If Jacksonville Developed a Stronger Urban Core?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Jacksonville, Florida pursued concentrated downtown development rather than suburban sprawl, transforming it into a vibrant urban center of the American Southeast.
What If Main Street Retail Never Suffered?
Exploring the alternate timeline where American small businesses and downtown shopping districts remained vibrant centers of commerce despite the rise of big-box stores, malls, and e-commerce.