Memo: On J-Curves and Agglomeration

Today, the agglomeration is no longer on physical soil. It is shifting with an extraordinary pace to its digital counterparts: internet communities, social media sites, search engines and membership marketplaces (Amazon Prime, Walmart +). We live in a new, digital country without borders. To think that eCommerce will not become the preeminent form ... See more

The fate of the urban environment itself, along with the restaurants and retail that it comprises, will depend upon government interventions at every scale. Without sufficient aid to individuals and small businesses (and even with that aid, to a lesser degree), widespread closures will create a void in commercial real estate demand. Urban brick-and... See more

These behavioral shifts are creating rapid changes in our economy. There will be both short-term and long-term impact as consumers and businesses are forced to change their behavior radically for weeks or months.

The cultural shift to e-commerce has brought about new expectations for immediate gratification from consumers, and with that, increased environmental impacts as retailers attempt to meet those demands. However, when companies are willing to invest in creating sustainable solutions to navigate the evolving demands of today’s shopper, they will see ... See more