James Hughes, dean of the Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, an expert on demographics, housing and New Jersey economics, said some struggling suburban malls could have a similar conversion in their future — as mixed-use projects. “You see this being done already in some places — they restore grid street patterns, put retail on the ground floor, residences up above, and redevelop those sites as sort of mini-town centers,” he said.
Kelly O’Brien (MCRP ’09) Named Fairfax City Hometown Hero
On July 15th, Kelly O'Brien (MCRP '09) was recognized as a Hometown Hero during Fox 5 DC's Zip Trip visit to Fairfax City. "Although I don't think of myself as a hero, I am grateful for the chance to express my dedication to serving my community and shed light on the...