“Farmer’s” or “City” Market
Managed, from analysis and design through construction, the conversion of an abandoned historic train station to a “Farmer’s” or “City” market in Hialeah, Florida.
Brownfields
Analyzed and developed concept plans for the reuse of a 200+ acre “brownfields” site for housing, industrial development, commercial recreation, and passive recreation in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Empowerment Center
Conceptualized the creation of a museum and empowerment center for Cambridge, Maryland. Center includes cultural, performing arts, and educational opportunities.
18th & Vine Historic Restoration
Analysis and conceptualization of theme oriented restoration of the former African-American community’s “downtown”, including the national Negro League Museum & International Jazz Hall of Fame in Kansas City, Missouri.
Neighborhood Shopping Center
Analyzed, recruited anchor tenant, and assisted with financing for the highly successful Madison Square Shopping Center in the heart of the African-American community in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Urban Linear Business Park
Analyzed opportunities and conceptualized development for an urban linear business park for the Liberty Street corridor in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Assisted with the establishment of a community development corporation.
Neighborhood Historic Restoration
Analyzed, conceptualized, and assisted with implementation efforts for an historic neighborhood restoration effort in a minority community in Cambridge, Maryland.
Corridor Reinvestment
Provided a range of technical assistance, resulting in the creation of a multi-billion dollar revitalization effort for the Main Street corridor and stabilization of the adjoining Westport Square entertainment focused area of Kansas City, Missouri.
Investor Recruitment
Developed a marketing plan, implemented the plan, and recruited new ownership for the historic former Francis Scott Key Hotel in downtown Frederick, Maryland.
Downtown Anchor Activity Plan
Developed a mixed-use theater, hotel, and retail proposal for the core block of downtown in Racine, Wisconsin. Plan preserved vistas to Lake Michigan while supporting the “Spirit of America” concept along Main Street.
Sports Museum
Analyzed and suggested the development of a sports themed museum for the central core, traditional downtown area of Aberdeen, Maryland.
Business Recruitment
Provided market analysis, recruitment program for office and retail, and organizational development to the Downtown Management Board in Grand Rapids, Michigan.