livable communities

The Pratt Center's research and recommendations on preserving diverse retail in New York's neighborhoods are heavily cited in a new report from State Senators Daniel Squadron and Shirley Huntley, "New York Retail: Serving the Public"

A follow-up to the 2009 Senate Committee on Cities hearing about the obstacles to independent retail in New York CIty and State (read the Pratt Center's testimony here), the report higlights promising policies and strategies that can be put to work to support businesses, increase neighborhood vitality and expand residents' shopping options.