city revitalization

Mary Scott Nabers before mall escalators for her weekly column.

Mary Scott Nabers

As housing shortages escalate, cities turn to an unlikely ally: Aging shopping malls

Cities position mall sites into new homes for community services, engagement and connectivity under a new nationwide trend.

Mary Scott Nabers before the Denver skyline for her downtown revitalization project column.

Mary Scott Nabers

The Downtown Comeback: Cities of all sizes are building for the future

Cities are advancing downtown revitalization initiatives with a heavy emphasis on impactful community reconnections and urban renewal.

An image of downtown Waco, Texas, from the street.

Adam Rollins

Waco kick starts $1.4B downtown redevelopment

Waco’s $1.4 billion Downtown Redevelopment Plan will transform 100 acres of urban space into a riverfront destination.

Strategic Partnerships

Louisville’s new development strategy: Bring residents back to downtown

City design is in response to the way city spaces function after the COVID-19 pandemic