Ever wonder why there isn’t a Linens ‘N Things in your neighborhood?
Cityscape Detroit is holding a forum to help Detroiters understand what
national retailers look for in deciding where to open their stores —
and hopefully, “learn what Detroit can do to get more national
retailers,” says Andrew Koper, senior officer of the organization.
The forum will take place Monday, May 8 at 6 p.m. Patty Formosa of
MapInfo — a corporation that utilizes Geographic Information Systems
(GIS), databases, and demographics to advise retailers and restaurants
where to locate — will make a presentation tailored to the Detroit
market followed by questions and answers and discussion.
The event will be held in the Bernath Auditorium of the WSU’s Adamany
Library, located at 5155 Gullen Mall. Non-members are requested to make
a $7.50 donation.
Through this and other events, Cityscape aims “to support the community
of people in Detroit who are interested in urban planning,
architecture, preservation and ‘the built environment,’ and to attract
people outside the city who are interested in urbanism…into [the]
city,” according to Koper. For more information, visit
www.cityscapedetroit.org.
Source: Andrew Koper, senior officer, Cityscape Detroit
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