retail

The Urbanism of the Large, Larger, Largest Buildings

Description: Big box retail stores, university buildings, hospital campuses, "mega-churches" and sports stadiums are all affecting development patterns within our cities, towns, neighborhoods, blocks and streets. The immense presence of these specialized building types is profound and cannot b... read more »

Urban Lab 2: The Right Mix

Description: This interactive lab explored the mix of retail with other land uses (e.g., office, civic, residential) that benefit nearby neighborhoods and provide synergy with the streetcar along the corridor. Participants evaluated potential building scales and types and discussed business re... read more »

Retail Along the Transect: Getting It Right in Urban Environments*

Description: This session will look at where retail fits along the Transect and offer lessons learned from a major retail/mixed-use developer. Discover techniques and strategies for developing urban mixed-use projects in a suburban market context, including anticipating and planning for changes... read more »