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Don't miss the latest issue of California Centers – A Great Combination  In a robust retail environment, some may argue that it takes less e­ ort to succeed, but those who want to maximize their results realize that landlords and tenants must work hand in hand to achieve the best possible outcome.  By Nellie Day; insights from – Brian Sheehan, Phillips Edison & Company; Ryan Ash, Vestar; Wayne T. Williams, Lewis Retail Centers; Sandy Sigal, NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc.  Inside this Issue: New Attraction  The Port of San Diego has plans for an entertainment district on East Harbor Island, opening a new hub of activity.  By Randall Shearin; insights from – Shaun Sumner, Port of San Diego. Pretzels to the People  Wetzel’s Pretzels o­ffers a familiar favorite with a growing portfolio featuring new formats and locations.  By Hayden Spiess; Jon Fischer, Wetzel's Pretzels, LLC. Stay up to date on: -Corporate Actions  Hirings, Promotions, New Business, Relocations -Real Estate Transactions Leases, Purchases and New Projects Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/ectW_Cir #ShoppingCenters #Retail #CaliforniaCRE #CRE

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See the latest issue of California Centers ⤵ High Costs, High Demand Defines Today’s Retail Reality  Many of California’s retail spaces are still sought after by tenants, but the high-cost environment proves challenging when it comes to making actual moves — whether you’re a tenant, landlord or investor. By Nellie Day; insights from – Brad Umansky, CCIM, Progressive Real Estate Partners; Scott Agajanian, City of Murrieta; Chris Premac, Coreland Companies; Kimberly Wright, Riverside County Office of Economic Development; Todd Nathanson, illi Commercial Real Estate; John Hickman, NewMark Merrill Companies, Inc. Inside This Issue: South Coast Metro  Retail destinations distinguish California’s South Coast Metro as urban center.  By Hayden Spiess —˜insights from Diane Pritchett, South Coast Metro Alliance. Maintaining Sidewalks  Can you be forced to pay for public sidewalk repairs?  By Chris Taylor - a certified access specialist with Folsom-based ADA Compliance Consultants Read the issue: https://lnkd.in/eWQVfrCN #Retail #ShoppingCenters

Decision on derelict site comprising of a two-storey, mid-terrace residential premises and surrounding. https://lnkd.in/eqaNzTes

The Importance of Governing Place ++ "the blunt calculation by public officials that if they can’t make their downtowns and neighborhoods appealing, they can’t compete for residents or businesses — all of these hinge on the deceptively simple challenge of creating places, especially within cities, that people intuitively like." -- Governing Magazine Need an appealing place? Learn more at Project for Public Spaces https://lnkd.in/dN4c3DcM

A Personal Story of Leadership During COVID-19 In a deeply personal and heartfelt moment, Port Huron City Manager James Freed opened up about his complex challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly surrounding vaccine mandates. His story highlights the tough decisions made to safeguard the health and safety of city employees while respecting individual liberties. Freed’s unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability shines through as he shares the legal hurdles he encountered and his dedication to upholding the Constitution. 🎥 Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/g3wrt76y #Leadership #Transparency #COVID19 #VaccineMandates #PublicService #ConstitutionalRights #publicadministration #localgov #localgovernment

The Urban Minds blog is back! This month, one of our Development Coordinators, Devesh Vaswani, discusses the McMansion—a popularized suburban house that has come to symbolize American culture and consumerism. Click here to read the blog: https://lnkd.in/gKXHbKKm

Hopefully the plan is figuring out how to solve our existing problems in town, as well as around our schools like damaged streets, speeding in our school zones, & making it safer for all students who walk to school before we continue to keep building apartments/houses. Every morning when I drop my kiddos off at school, I can’t help but to be annoyed at the fact that so many people are such in a rush, they don’t take in regard for any student that may be walking to school. Our “small” city is growing. No doubt about that. But when the speed limit in the school zone is 25 and you have people going 35 constantly, it’s entirely aggravating. There’s never any police presence overseeing. Not to mention, the “back roads” which my main way to and from home, is constantly getting congested now due to adding more apartments/ houses and now a LAGOON. Peoples land/ranches have been bought out and our city can’t even fix the problems we have now. Or what about the fact that the streets are all uneven beyond what you expect. If you’re not going 10, you might misalign your vehicles. No speed limit signs posted so people go whatever speed they want to, and don’t even get me started on 380! It is the worst hwy going through town ever!! It’s dangerous to say the least. Two lanes each way, and constant accidents every day. Something’s gotta give. I hope she has solutions to move in the right direction.

We’re proud to present the City of Reno’s video annual report, showcasing some of the tremendous work happening behind the scenes. Under the direction and steadfast leadership of the Reno City Council, this video highlights how your tax dollars are being put to good use! Key Highlights include: 🚧 Infrastructure Improvements: 755 miles of roads maintained, major street rehab projects, and upgrades to public lift stations. 🏊♂️ Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center: A new hub for health and recreation featuring a 50-meter competition pool. 🏘 Housing Assistance: A total of $3.2 million in rental aid was provided to 1,246 households, with 1,326 affordable housing units supported. 👮♂️ 👨🚒 Public Safety: The Reno Police Department launched the Directed Engagement, Enforcement, and Deployment Strategy program, also known as DEEDS, which is a data-driven initiative aimed at reducing crime and improving safety. Additionally, the Reno Fire Department responded to over 50,000 calls and Reno Dispatch answered over 500,000 calls. 🌳 Revitalization Efforts: Continued investment in downtown revitalization projects aimed at improving public spaces and attracting new businesses. View more: https://lnkd.in/eGf5ahKj

My latest column in The San Francisco Standard.