The Center for Continuing Education Presents Downtown Revitalization: The Art of Placemaking

In response to concerns regarding vacant storefronts in the Larchmont community, The Center for Continuing Education is offering a lecture and discussion led by two experts on Downtown Revitalization: The Art and Science of Placemaking on Monday, March 13 at 7 PM in the Library at Mamaroneck High School.

Andrew M. Manshel and David Milder, who both have extensive track records in leading revitalization projects, will discuss the Larchmont downtown and share ideas on how to fill vacant stores and attract interesting retailers. They will also discuss how local brick-and-mortar businesses can compete with Internet retailers, and share techniques that turn shopping districts into active, social and vital spaces that people want to visit repeatedly.

Andrew M. Manshel is the Principal of Place Master Projects, and he led the effort to restore Bryant Park, where he was Associate Director and General Counsel of the Bryant Park Restoration Corporation. David Milder has been working to improve downtowns in small and medium-sized communities across the country for decades.

Tickets are $20 at www.LMCCE.org or call 914-698-9126.