what we do…
analyze. strategize. realize.
analyze. strategize. realize.
method: Thoughtful and creative transformation strategies can mean the difference between urban decay and urban rebirth. downtown works collects and analyzes market data, interviews stakeholders, and conducts rigorous firsthand assessments of commercial areas; along with our deep experience, these enable us to develop strategies containing full merchandise mix plans and retail recruitment approaches. Whether working in a major metropolis or a small town, we have the tools to handle all aspects of downtown retail transformation.
capabilities: From market analysis and real estate development to retail recruitment strategies, merchandise mix plans and workshops for recruiters and merchants, we provide services and guidance every step of the way to creating vibrant downtowns: 
Full Market Analysis
- Economic situation and outlook
- Trade area definition
- Demographic and psychographic assessments
- Competitive evaluation
- Supportable retail square footage
- Develop ideal mix of uses based on market conditions
- Create prospecting strategy
- Design leasing plan within project boundaries
Implementation
- Produce strategy to execute plans
- Conduct ongoing meetings to promote stakeholder buy-in
- Design program for the hiring, training and supervision of retail recruiters
- Recommend menu of incentives and programs to attract and retain merchants
- Hold annual workshop for client's retail coordinators/recruiters
- Visual-merchandising workshops (window display, store set-up and product display) to instruct on organizing and editing collections
- Merchandise management (budgeting and buying)
...Bellevue WA Victoria TX Nantucket MA Madison WI Haddonfield NJ Carlisle PA Memphis TN San Antonio TX Baltimore MD Columbia SC Sioux Falls SD San Diego CA Minneapolis MN...
(just some of the more than 300 cities in which our team members have worked)
(just some of the more than 300 cities in which our team members have worked)
