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In most cities, downtowns are the primary economic engine, repository of knowledge and culture, and generator of new ideas, new technology, and new ventures. They are the very heart of the city. Thus, when its downtown is healthy and vibrant, the entire city benefits; when its downtown is not doing well, the entire city suffers.
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Garvin, A. (2019). Creating Vibrant Downtowns for a New Generation. In: The Heart of the City. Island Press, Washington, DC. https://doi.org/10.5822/978-1-61091-950-0_8
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