When talking about the defining attraction for the world’s most visited cities, an iconic art installation is typically peoples’ first thought.

Local businesses are the heartbeat of America. Their role in supporting and sustaining local communities and economies is profoundly understated—especially as monopolistic, multinational corporations continue to enter cities touting deceivingly similar support.

In the midst of what has been referred to in recent years as the “Retail Apocalypse,” big-name giants such as Macy’s, Sears, Toys R Us and others have shuttered the doors of thousands of stores, leaving noticeable vacancies within shopping malls across the country.

Commercial real estate trends and technology are constantly changing. This presents an ever-present challenge for CRE developers trying to remain current, especially those looking to part with old-school practices that no longer pass muster.

Easton Town Center in Columbus has been known to invite kids to do chalk drawings on its streets. Now parents can take photos of their children’s masterpieces and have them preserved by the latest business to inhabit Easton’s Shop/LAB.

Situated on 67 acres in Lyndhurst, Ohio—within the affluent Cedar Road corridor—Legacy Village is Greater Cleveland’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment destination.

Developers of commercial real estate are incredibly busy people.

Is This Any Way To Open A Mall? No, But American Dream Isn’t Exactly A Mall

The 7.5-acre Gateway – University District is a mixed-use project stemming from a decades-long partnership involving The Ohio State University and the City of Columbus.

When asked what the future of retail looks like, the average person may say it will shift entirely to the virtual realm.