Articles by Cole Judge

About Cole Judge

Cole Judge is the Director of Research at IDA where she leads research efforts on the urban place management industry to champion vital, livable urban centers.

5 Reasons for Cities to Value their Downtowns

“Downtowns have an important and unique role in economic and social development for their cities and create a critical mass of activities where commercial, cultural, and civic activities are concentrated. This concentration facilitates business, learning, and cultural exchange.” – The International Downtown Association