Revitalization

A solution for dying downtowns is popping up in major cities

As business districts look for ways to revive economies weakened by long-gone office workers, cities are testing pop-up shops to reduce vacant retail space and give small business owners a launch platform.

  • By Molly Bolan

How Local Governments Can Repurpose Empty Malls and Parking Lots

COMMENTARY | Cities and counties have numerous options to turn vacant stores and parking into spaces that can benefit everyone.

  • By Wes Guckert

Remaking Vacant Lots to Cut Crime

An explosion of vacant property, especially in Rust Belt cities, is spurring cleanup efforts.

  • By The Pew Charitable Trusts

Knight Cities Challenge Announces $5 Million in Funding for 37 Innovative Projects

Two themes—community revitalization and economic development—comprise more than 50 percent of the second-round winners list.

  • By Dave Nyczepir