The Value of Downtowns: Comparisons
A Comparative Analysis of Downtown Richmond, VA
A city’s strength and prosperity depend on a strong downtown, which serves as centers of culture, knowledge, and innovation. The performance of city centers strengthens an entire region’s economic productivity, inclusion, vibrancy, and resilience.
This International Downtown Association report assesses how Downtown Richmond performs in key metrics across the principles of economy, inclusion, vibrancy and resilience. It compares downtown to its peers using three distinct approaches: Comparisons Peers, “Established” Tier, and All Value of Downtowns Participants.