What Can Be Done About Vacant Storefronts Now?

First came Wal-mart, then e-commerce, and now COVID-19. Small downtowns are losing retail and restaurants, and vacant storefronts keep cropping up. In light of recent trends, communities will need to exercise a lot of creativity to keep their downtowns lively—everything from e-commerce to small scale manufacturing to residential. This webinar will feature experts who are on the front lines of downtown revitalization.

• What kinds of manufacturing work in a downtown?
• How can the needs of vulnerable populations be met?
• What can be done about vacant storefronts?