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Thinking of moving to Hampstead, NC? 🌳🏡 Check out this guide to the best local eats, shopping, and activities in the area! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZA92iSP #HampsteadNC #LocalLiving #RealEstate #DianeCastroRealEstate #EatShopPlay

You've likely seen the sign countless times: “Cars Parked at Owner's Risk.” Whether it's at your favorite shopping mall, outside a restaurant, or in a commercial parking lot, this warning seems to serve a simple purpose: “If something happens to your car, don’t hold us responsible!” But have you ever considered how effective that sign actually is? Can businesses and property owners truly wave away their responsibility with a simple sign? Please, share your thoughts. #securitycorner #curiocitymademeask.

Ranking: The UK’s 10 most appealing high streets "Queen Street in Cardiff has ranked as the UK’s most appealing high street by new consumer research from American Express and GlobalData. The study, which surveyed 2,000 consumers across Britain to pinpoint what they believe makes for a great high street, was combined with in-depth analysis to identify the locations with the winning formula. Factors such as an attractive mix of retailers topped shoppers’ wish list (67%), with good parking a close second (62%). The research found that customers also value independent pubs and restaurants, with over half (52%) saying these make a high street ‘great’." by Georgia Wright at Retail Gazette American Express Dan Edelman GlobalData Plc Matt Piner #retailnews #highstreet #ukshopping

Without an urban holistic approach, high street retail will be on the brink soon. London's high-profile Regent Street also records empty units (along with some homeless people), just before XMAS.

This is an important part of a civil society. To achieve this means abandoning suburbia and only building at densities that can support public transport and neighbourhood facilities. Ohhh I hear the rumbling of keyboard warriors already. However before the car we built neighbourhoods around tram lines . In most of our cities these higher density neighbourhoods are now the most desireable .

Just when you think you’re done thinking back on your thesis project. The below article talks about the importance of small-scale retail/city services such as Arbutus Coffee in Kitsilano for supportive walkable cities. My thesis proposed a Long-term Care for Individuals Living with Dementia in one of Kitsilano’s communities that is home to Arbutus Coffee. Research on Supportive Neighbourhood Characteristics for those living with dementia created the project’s site selection criteria - Sensory Engagement, Accessibility, Character of Place and Active Surroundings. My thesis addressed that building for people with dementia with a sensory approach can benefit us all. For those who have been asking (and I have been delaying answering), link below to my graduating thesis. Sensory Engaging Architecture: Long-Term Care for Individuals with Mid to Late Stage Dementia https://lnkd.in/gm3qtxin

To my economic development folks - what kind of capital stacking would you have in your pipeline to make this economically viable in your city? I’m thinking a mix of micro revolving loan funds, a local investment fund, NMTC’s (circumstantial) and a well placed BID. We need more financing tools for small scale developers. Talk to me! #CornerConvenience

Over the past couple of days, I have read about 6 or 7 pub closures in and around Glasgow. I think 2 of them were due to landlords retiring, the rest were down to higher costs and reduced patronage. When online shopping started to decimate the high street I, and many others, expected to see city centres as places of leisure and entertainment. With the number of pub and restaurant closures, I wonder what will become of them. What do you think the high streets will look like in 10 years? #sales #keynotespeaker #storytelling

Exciting news for Buckeye residents! 🎉 On November 20, Vestar broke ground on the $275 million Verrado Marketplace, set to transform the local shopping experience. This expansive development will feature over 500,000 square feet of retail space, including popular retailers like Target, Harkins Theaters, and ULTA Beauty, among others. With projections of generating over $50 million in tax revenue and creating 1,500 permanent jobs, this marketplace is not just a shopping center; it's a community hub! 🏬✨ Get ready for a vibrant mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment that will elevate Buckeye as a premier destination in the West Valley. 🌟 Check out the full details in the article! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gbZWBTZm #azrealestate #BuckeyeArizona #Verradomarketplace #Arizona #AZrealtor #realtorlife

Hotel Managers / Sales Managers: A few shifts in the calendar for December this year vs last year that might have an impact on performance. Full Weekends: 2023 - 5 2024 - 4 The 1st: 2023 - Friday 2024 - Sunday Christmas: 2023 - Monday 2024 - Wednesday NYE: 2023 - Sunday 2024 - Tuesday The caveat to one less full weekend in December this year is that Thanksgiving is one week later this year as well, so, if you see Christmas shopping travelers, one could come to a conclusion they will just squeeze trips in fewer weekends, this assumes people still think of the traditional Christmas shopping time begins post Thanksgiving....not sure if that is the case or not anymore. There are some who might be saying, who shops in person, "everything" is online... That might be the general sentiment out there, but, if you look at new store openings and the lack of available prime retail space, that sentiment might not be accurate, don't let the headlines of store closings scare you, in many cases, they are chains who had too many stores to begin with, you don't need a pharamacy on every corner as an example. New stores are opening at record pace, here's a fact that might shock you, Barnes & Noble has been opening up a lot of new stores, who knew! Don't forget those holiday gift bags for your guests!!