Download or read book Transforming Suburban Business Districts written by A. Geoffrey Booth and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating places where people can live, work, and shop is the next hot trend in the real estate industry. This new book explains how changing demographics, a time-poor population, and traffic congestion are driving the redevelopment of suburban busness districts. You will learn about the roles of residential, retail, and office development; transportation options and parking; and the public and private sectors in creating vibrant, attractive places that appeal to the capital markets as well as to the community. Examples and illustration from throughout the nation describe how others have increased property values, competitiveness, and livability in suburban business districts, and offer fresh ideas that can be tailored to the needs of your community. Book jacket.