Harlem’s Award Winning 125th Street BID

UMC assisted the 125th Street BID to develop a comprehensive river-to-river retail cultural study along this major culturally rich corridor. We are honored to have work with the organization and congratulate them on their American Planning Association's (APA) nomination as one of America's 10 Great Streets. Please find links to the 125th Street BID Website, the article from the APA, and a case study on UMC's work with the area.

125th Street Website: http://125thstreetbid.com/

Read the American Planning Association Article

125th Street Retail Cultural Plan

UMC helped attract retailers to Downtown Yonge

UMC worked with the Downtown Yonge BIA, Toronto to develop a comprehensive retail and office recruitment package. The information concisely illustrates the benefits of locating in the Downtown Toronto market. Information on pedestrian counts, residential, office, hotel, student, and leisure activities is highlighted for potential businesses' consideration.

Downtown Yonge Retail Recruitment Brochure

Grand Rapids Arts and Entertainment Strategy

UMC has been an instrumental player in developing an arts and entertainment strategy for Downtown Grand Rapids.

The Downtown had a diverse range of arts and entertainment facilities but needed to invest in organizational and Marketing programs to ensure that people visited them.

The case study illustrates how a smaller Downtown can develop a unique competitive positioning based on experiences and attitudes.

Another Downtown Revitalization Success Story by UMC:

The City of Dundas, Ontario, Canada

Methodology

UMC provides a highly focused approach to matching the right retail property with the right tenant. We do this by looking at the big picture—we take into account not just each tenant and development, but how the downtown works and how all the elements can add up to create vibrant and thriving urban living.