Economic Development, Community Development and Planning

The Chesapeake Group’s professionals have extensive knowledge and experience with …

 

Creative Commercial Development

“City” markets, festival markets, seasonal kiosks and carts, farmers’ markets, specialty centers, mixed-use centers, and factory outlet centers are all part of the changing opportunities within urban, outer urban, suburban, and rural settings.  Reuse and re-marketing of regional and community scale shopping centers are essential components of creative commercial development.  TCG’s efforts have often been pioneering.

 

Entertainment Activity & Centers

Communities throughout the country are integrating commercial recreation and entertainment into exciting complexes with retail, restaurants, offices, and housing. TCG has identified opportunities and assisted with the development or repositioning of family entertainment centers, themed development, movie theaters, sports complexes, museums, as well as other activity oriented toward resident and visitor markets.

 

Urban Business Parks

Yes, there are significant opportunities for industrial expansion in urban and non-urban settings, bringing with the activity the benefits of economic base industry, increased employment, and an expanded tax base.  There is a direct link between neighborhood stability and employment opportunity.  Business parks along major “commercial” arterials are often keys. So too is aggressive recruitment.  Entrepreneurial activity often has the potential to maximize benefits to communities.

 

Revitalization Plans & Strategies

Throughout the West Coast, Midwest & East Coast regions of this country, THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP has been involved with numerous successful downtown, community and neighborhood revitalization efforts in communities ranging in population from 500 to millions.  All have different market forces and unique qualities.

 

 

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