Visitors are returning to most — but not all — of America's downtowns
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Most American downtowns saw a bump in visitor activity between March 2023 and February 2024, per new University of Toronto data. Why it matters: The updated figures are one way to understand which cities are recovering and which are still struggling after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How are downtowns doing? Philly offers clues - NPR
WEBMay 28, 2024 · The futures of America's big city downtowns have been in question since the pandemic began due to the mix of remote work, crime and new living patterns. Each city's fate depend on its own...
Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − …
WEBSep 25, 2023 · A recent study from the University of Toronto found that across North America, downtowns are recovering from the pandemic more slowly than other urban areas and that “older, denser downtowns...
America’s Downtown Recovery: What Does the Data Say? - Urban …
WEBJan 4, 2024 · A report released by Philadelphia’s Center City District (CCD) in October 2023 tracks the recovery of twenty-six of the largest downtowns in the United States, exploring four key variables that impact recovery.
12 Most Beautiful Downtown Areas in America - Trips To Discover
WEBSep 25, 2023 · The Chicago River runs through downtown, and Lake Michigan creates the border of the city. These waterways provide recreation and beauty to an otherwise landlocked city. Top places to visit downtown include Grant Park, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Oak Street Beach, and the Lakefront Trail.
The Return of the American Downtown - The New York Times
WEBOct 26, 2022 · Before Covid-19 hit, downtown streets would be busy with tens of thousands of workers in the mornings, at lunchtime and around happy hour.
One size doesn’t fit all for understanding downtown recovery - Brookings
WEBSep 21, 2023 · Recent research from the University of Toronto’s School of Cities and the University of California, Berkeley shows that Salt Lake City has recovered the highest percentage of unique visitors to...
Big US city downtowns ‘stuck’ behind smaller rivals in pandemic …
WEBAug 29, 2023 · The fortunes of downtown areas in the US have diverged since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, new research shows, with one class of cities largely restored to vibrancy and another emptier...
Post-COVID, many U.S. downtowns are bouncing back : NPR
WEBJun 11, 2024 · Those Center City residents insulated the city's downtown from some of the pandemic's hardest blows, by continuing to dine and shop downtown. Now they're a key part of the ongoing recovery.
Redevelopment plans announced for another major downtown …
WEB1 day ago · ATLANTA — A new plan is in the works to redevelop a major building in downtown Atlanta. The Georgia-Pacific building, a pink granite structure that’s a part of the city’s skyline, could be ...