Urban Renewal Archives

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.

The Georgia county is moving forward with a $935 million plan to transform the Gwinnett Place Mall into a new mixed-use community.

Adam Rollins

The project has been picked up as a top priority by Mayor Brandon Johnson to transform the area.

The neighborhood’s complex legacy has been captured in music, film and television, reflecting its broader cultural impact.

The likelihood that private sector investments in future public projects will increase is almost a certainty.

Adam Rollins

The new bidding window will be open from April 14 through July 14, with construction expected to begin in August 2025.

Adam Rollins

The project is in the design phase, with construction expected to begin in fall 2026.

Brady Pieper

Connecticut is considering awarding grants for dozens of capital improvement projects, including $10 million to advance a mall redevelopment.

Brady Pieper

The New Nicollet Redevelopment project seeks to revitalize this key corridor, improve multimodal connectivity and advance a community-driven vision.

The Inner Loop North Transformation Project will remove Rochester’s Inner Loop and replace it with a new development.