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Amenity-Driven Uses Get Thrown Into the Retail Mixed-Use Puzzle

Challenging retail situations pave the way for the opportunity to inject new life and a “cool factor” into neighborhoods by introducing new uses, such as co-working spaces, bicycle cafes, and civic, entertainment and residential uses, says one source we recently spoke with.

Tony van Vliet, president of DDG. Tony van Vliet, president of DDG.

The retail landscape is shifting right before our eyes, and it has been both a fascinating and exciting process. Those thoughts are according to DDG’s Bryce Turner, chairman and Tony Van Vliet, president. “It has created angst for some owners, which is understandable, but from an optimistic perspective, I’m looking forward to continuing to evolve with the industry. My team is being challenged to come up with even more creative and innovative solutions, and I think that’s a good thing,” says Van Vliet.

Turner tells GlobeSt.com that “As we are seeing some big box retailers and smaller brands shutting down in retail districts, I’ve come to realize these challenging situations have really given us the opportunity to inject new life and a “cool factor” into these neighborhoods by introducing new uses, such as co-working spaces, bicycle cafes, and civic, entertainment and residential uses. We enjoy working with project teams and developers to innovate and serve as game-changers in this space to shape the future of design within these communities.

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Natalie Dolce

Natalie Dolce

Natalie Dolce, editor-in-chief of GlobeSt.com and GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, is responsible for working with editorial staff, freelancers and senior management to help plan the overarching vision that encompasses GlobeSt.com, including short-term and long-term goals for the website, how content integrates through the company’s other product lines and the overall quality of content. Previously she served as national executive editor and editor of the West Coast region for GlobeSt.com and Real Estate Forum, and was responsible for coverage of news and information pertaining to that vital real estate region. Prior to moving out to the Southern California office, she was Northeast bureau chief, covering New York City for GlobeSt.com. Her background includes a stint at InStyle Magazine, and as managing editor with New York Press, an alternative weekly New York City paper. In her career, she has also covered a variety of beats for M magazine, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, FashionLedge.com, and Co-Ed magazine. Dolce has also freelanced for a number of publications, including MSNBC.com and Museums New York magazine.

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