“Some people look for a beautiful place, others make a place beautiful.” — Inayat Khan This sentiment captures what today’s developers and city leaders are striving to achieve through the art of placemaking. Nowhere is this trend more evident than in the retail sector. Today’s retail owners and developers are becoming increasingly collaborative with city stakeholders and artists in an effort to create retail destinations that are more beautiful, impactful and powerful — ultimately attracting more guests, encouraging higher lengths of stay and increasing overall return on investment (ROI). One …
