These past six months have been more challenging to downtowns than any I remember – and I’ve been working on, investing in and living in downtowns for almost half a century. We are being asked to reconsider everything we believe about downtowns – why they are important, and how they work.
As coronavirus restrictions ease around the world, many consider a walk around their neighborhood for some fresh air to be a welcome break from confinement. However, socioeconomic status could greatly affect the landscapes people find on these strolls, particularly in how much green they are likely to see.
The ways in which people use public space have shifted dramatically during the pandemic
In times of crisis, it is natural for a community to turn to trusted institutions and familiar places for support. Over the past 17 years, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has developed a close relationship with people throughout the Metro Detroit community.
