CMSC Webinar: How to Fill Vacant Storefronts
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Every Main Street will face vacancies from time to time, and COVID only exacerbated this challenge across Connecticut and the country. Not only are persistent vacancies detrimental to creating and sustaining a vibrant downtown, but they also have a negative economic impact on the community.In this webinar, our presenter Ilana Preuss – international speaker, and fierce advocate for creating great places and small-scale manufacturing – will share:
- Innovative approaches to filling vacant storefronts from around the country
- Programmatic ideas to collaborate with property owners
- Long-term solutions to keep storefronts full by supporting local small business ecosystems
This webinar is approved for 1 CM credit for certified planners.
With thanks to our AICP Certification Maintenance partner FHI Studio.
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About the Presenter
Ilana Preuss is the founder and CEO of Recast City and the author of the new book “Recast Your City: How to Save Your Downtown with Small-Scale Manufacturing.”
Preuss’ passion for great places grew out of her experience working with small and large cities all over the country when she led the technical assistance program at the U.S. EPA Smart Growth Program, and as the Vice President & Chief of Staff at Smart Growth America. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Regional Studies from Cornell University and a Masters of City Planning from the University of Maryland.
