2017 New Jersey Downtown Conference
October 12, 2017 – The 2017 New Jersey Downtown Conference focused on adapting to changing retail trends.
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Good Data Can Reinforce Your Downtown Redevelopment Strategy
April 11, 2017: At one of the breakout sessions at this year’s New Jersey Future Redevelopment Forum, Joe Getz from the downtown economic-consulting organization JGSC Group gave a clinic on the importance of using good data to make decisions on downtown redevelopment projects. The familiar developer refrain “We’ve done this many times,” he cautioned, “is not data.”
Somerville: Ask ‘Why’ To Rise Above the Crowd
Have you noticed that just about everyone is talking about downtowns these days? They’re finally cool again! Young people want to live in downtowns; older people want to live in downtowns. Changing national demographics are fueling mixed-use and mixed-income growth.
2015 New Jersey Downtown Conference
June 11, 2015 – The 2015 New Jersey Downtown Conference focused on programs, initiatives, and creative ways to improve the economic vitality of the downtown retail environment.
Why is Downtown Revitalization Needed?
A look at the economic benefits of downtown revitalization, and which strategies offer the greatest return on investment.
Lead Your Organizations Like Great Conductors
The way great conductors lead an orchestra offers much to learn about how to lead an organization.