Press Release

Downtowns Should Prepare for the Economy's Recovery

(Boonton, NJ, February 17, 2009) — Many are asking if downtowns across North America are prepared for a continued downturn. The question should be: will downtowns be ready for the eventual bounce back?

That says Kent Burns of Burns Consulting, a downtown and economic development firm, is the more appropriate question.

Writing in the February 15 issue of Downtown Idea Exchange, Burns discusses steps downtowns should be taking now to be ready for the bounce back.

You may read the article online at the Downtown Research & Development website at http://www.downtowndevelopment.com/perspectives.php

About Downtown Idea Exchange

Downtown Idea Exchange newsletter is published by the Downtown Research & Development Center. For more than 50 years, the Downtown Research & Development Center has provided a forum for exchanging news, information and ideas on how to rebuild the hearts of our cities.

Website: http://www.DowntownDevelopment.com