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In my latest story about downtown Spencerport, I share a link to the Ogden Comprehensive Plan. Read this at https://lnkd.in/eCxmehqF

Imagine a downtown where interesting and beautiful places keep you wanting to walk further, to see more and experience all of the diverse activity that surrounds you; (kinda like the feeling you had the first time you visited City Museum). I envision a place where people would prefer to not have a car when living in or visiting downtown because of how it takes away from the vibrant experience and sense of adventure one gets just from being there. What if we rebuilt downtown to be a fully livable, self-sustaining community that has everything one needs for a happy and healthy life, (like groceries, parks, schools, jobs, etc.) all without ever needing to get into a car? But let's not stop there. What if we built a place that was truly invigorating... a place that daily inspires creativity and sparks the innovative and creative juices waiting to be unlocked in each of our brains? We can use lessons learned from neuroscience to inform how we create such a place that stimulates our neurons. We can even tap into the brain hacks that gaming and social media companies have used to design this place by creating a compulsion loop that: 1. triggers interest, 2. provokes action (i.e., walking one more block, checking out a store/event/piece of art, etc.), 3. provides a variable reward (things change and you never know what you will experience from one day to the next), and 4. entices an investment (time, money, talent, etc.) back into the community so that each resident or visitor can leave their finger print on the place - which then triggers the interest of the next person. Let's not make the mistake of thinking that we need to build back what once was, (i.e., a central business district where people come for their 9-5 and little else). Downtown hitting "rock bottom" is our chance to build something entirely new and different. It's time to think outside the box. Please share your thoughts in the comments below. Let's start a discussion!

The root of crappy leadership is fear. Over eggs, toast, and coffee this morning, Asim and I talked about what it takes to gather a group of people and get them moving toward a positive, unified goal. Clearly one of his strengths because he's done several times in his career, Asim reminded me of the power of understanding the collective benefit of working together when we just decide that's what we're going to do. I saw many examples of bravery, excitement, and success from his experiences. (As a part of our chat, he shared this article from Steve Smith in the St. Louis Business Journal as a response to a The Wall Street Journal article on STL.) These regional issues are the same issues I see within many organizations. They're because a leader and/or group of people are operating from a place of fear. Fear keeps people and organizations not just stagnant, but eventually dry and dusty places where life used to be. What is one practical way you take action to solve problems as a leader? What is the impact you’ve noticed?

John Gohagan, a tax Principal in our San Antonio office, will be moderating the San Antonio State of the Market event on March 19. Join us for an in-depth discussion to unpack trends, opportunities, and challenges that continue to shape the success and growth of the city. Some of the topics that will be covered are: - How does San Antonio's commercial real estate market compare to other major cities across the U.S.? - What factors allow for the city’s continued growth and success? - What are the key development projects shaping the San Antonio skyline and contributing to the city's growth? - How do redevelopment projects around the iconic Riverwalk area and historic downtown influence and shape the commercial real estate market? - How has San Antonio’s construction ordinance shaped the market and affected sustainability? - How is the integration of residential and commercial spaces shaping the urban landscape and influencing real estate investment decisions? - What are the latest trends in real estate financing, including innovative funding models and their impact on project feasibility? and more!!!

Join me as we evolve as an organization and reshape the future of downtown. Business leaders and community leaders, let’s activate positive change. Read more in my viewpoint with the Pittsburgh Business Times. #downtown #pittsburgh #leadership

In an era where the commercial real estate industry faces a significant talent shortage, innovative solutions are crucial to attract and retain young professionals. The SIOR Global has risen to this challenge with its groundbreaking Mentor AssociateProgram, designed to bridge the generational gap and foster knowledge transfer within the industry. Find out more at the blog below 👇 #SIORGlobal #SIORFoundation

Question of the Day! 🌟 Energy and momentum is surrounding City of Lansing, Michigan! What are you most excited about in our region? GM’s $500M expansion for electrification at Lansing Grand River Assembly? Or maybe the planned transformation of City Hall into a hotel? Or the long awaited Dave & Buster’s coming to Eastwood Towne Center? Share your thoughts below. ⬇️ #LansingGrowth 📸 #UrbanDevelopment 📸 #MartinCommercialProperties

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In 2013, the Georgetown BID brought together a diverse group of Georgetown merchants, property owners, ANC members, restaurateurs, office tenants, architects, BID Board members, community leaders, and engaged citizens. The goal? To collaborate on enhancing the Georgetown experience for visitors, residents, business owners, and employees. After over 100 hours of meetings and input from 200+ members of our community, we developed a consensus plan with 76 recommendations to tackle key issues—ranging from transportation challenges to public space improvements, reducing office vacancies, and attracting unique shops and restaurants. This effort gave rise to the Georgetown 2028 15-Year Action Plan. By 2021, we completed or made significant progress on 67 of the 76 action items. Since then, we have adapted to changing priorities in a post-pandemic world, continuing to refine efforts to support our neighborhood’s evolving needs. Take a look at some of our progress below! https://bit.ly/4d9aENG

And... the final result of the multi-media shoot! It came out great! #collaboration #teamwork #ilovewhereiwork #design #multimedia #dronephotography #dronevideography