Two great articles for you today, brought to my attention by our friends at the Pennsylvania Downtown Center.
The first, titled "Eight is Enough," discusses the eight good aspects that all good downtowns should have, highlighting the experience of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The article notes some of the cornerstones of urban revitalization, like ensuring a mix of uses and marketing cities towards the appropriate demographics.
The second article, "Trading Places," discusses the recent switch in the demographics of our cities. In traditional American cities, the more affluent lived on the cities outskirts while the poorer were relegated to the inner city. In the past thirty years, however, many cities have seen a switch in this demographic trend. The article goes on to discuss the reasons why. It's a long one, but definitely worth reading.
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