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Annual Trends Report

Each year in the January issue of Downtown Idea Exchange, editor Sheila Grant speaks with a wide range of experts to see what the New Year holds for downtowns.

This year, the experts are anticipating the availability of new project funding sources, an emphasis on programs that support healthy living and sustainability, an increase in residential demand, and a continued need for enhanced internet access downtown.

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