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Contributed by: DR. SEAN REIF D.C. on 1/19/2008

In lower income areas vacancies are typically high and maintenance is low. Given that the historic Main Streets are located in lower income areas, support should be developed for their preservation and revitalization.

In these struggling areas, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) can be employed to manage and maintain the street as if it were a shopping center. Under such cooperative management, the tenant mix can be designed to reinforce the whole experience, and empty shops can be quickly filled.

The historic architecture draws people if the street is safe, clean and free of vacancies. Added security and maintenance paid for by the BID are critical to make the street feel safe and cared for.

Main Streets need to be Mixed Use - office, Civic, and residential developments need to be incorporated.

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posted on 1/19/2008 @ 11:54:03 AM

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It is the HARSHNESS of the system that produces capitalism’s vitality. Capitalism is a system that creates psychologically confident and resilient people because it requires that they OVERCOME and BENEFIT from adversity. There is more at stake than winning the race. Facing up to hardship makes people responsible, stronger, and more complete human beings. Successful capitalism replaces the ineffective with the effective and encourages entrepreneurial initiatives and growth.

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