Main Street by Design: From Awful Space to Great Place

Every downtown has them  ugly buildings, back alleys, and wasted or just plain ugly spaces. Learn how you can use design principles and techniques to transform those eyesores, waysides, and white elephants into assets. Quality design has the power to transform dead spaces into vibrant places that invite people to explore and discover your downtown. Don't let tight budgets and downturns stop you; quality design works on any budget. Whether it is bringing real curb appeal to a tired or outdated storefront or bringing life to public spaces, design plays a critical role in maximizing the return on your rehabilitation investment. Learn to make those spaces work for your businesses and your Main Street.

Learning Objectives:

  • Use design principles to turn wasted spaces into vibrant active places.
  • Improve curb appeal and in-store traffic.
  • Tips for achieving quality design on any budget.

Presenter:

John Woods, Revitalization by Design, Naselle, Wash.

Track:

Design

Date/Time:

Tuesday, May 4, 8:30-9:45 a.m.