Sarasota Livin'

Here is a link to another Brookings Institution study on Downtown issues.

1. Capture the Vision
2. Develop a Strategic Plan
3. Forge a Healthy Private/Public Partnership
4. Make the Right Thing Easy
5. Establish Business Improvement Districts and Other Non-Profits
6. Create a Catalytic Development Company
7. Create an Urban Entertainment District
8. Develop a Rental Housing Market
9. Pioneer an Affordability Strategy
10. Focus on For-Sale Housing
11. Develop a Local-Serving Retail Strategy
12. Re-create a Strong Office Market

Sarasota is doing pretty good but it is always worth looking for good ideas. To see the full report you need to download the pdf