P.U.M.A. - Projects: Recent Work

Community-Based Economic Development

Denver, Colorado
"Downtown Denver Retail Demand Study" (October, 2005);
The Downtown Denver Retail Demand Study features a comprehensive analysis of downtown shopping patterns and preferences by a variety of in-place markets, including metropolitan Denver residents, downtown area residents and college students, employees and visitors. In addition to providing insightful market information, the study provides strategic options and priorities for improving downtown retail and the environment that supports it. Vancouver-based Urbanics and P.U.M.A. guided the study effort in collaboration with a project steering committee.

Prepared for the Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc.;
Tamara Door, President and CEO (303) 534-6161
Jim Kirchheimer, Director of Economic Development (303) 571-8209

Pierce City, Missouri
"Pierce City Economic Development Strategic Plan" (March, 2005);
A long-term economic development strategy for a downtown that was substantially destroyed by a major tornado in 2003. The P.U.M.A. team conducted community roundtable meetings and a resident survey, and prepared an economic profile and a retail leakage analysis. Recommendations included more emphasis on new housing development and a variety of small businesses and civic enterprises. Design guidelines for a new, more compact town center, and opportunities for regional cooperation were also identified, including the creation of a self-sustaining non-profit economic development corporation.

Prepared for the City of Pierce City, Missouri;
Debi Richardson, Community Development Coordinator, Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (417) 836-6900

Nederland, Colorado
"Nederland Area Market Analysis and Action Plan" (September 2004);
A market-based plan for the town of Nederland, including a market analysis with an economic profile, a competition and retail leakage analysis, and a community engagement process composed of focus groups, one-on-one meetings and a community attitudes survey. In addition, regional visitor attractions and the investment climate were evaluated to provide an action plan with recommendations for niche and implementation strategies.

Prepared for the Nederland Area Chamber of Commerce;
Teresa Warren, President (303) 258-7976

Portland, Oregon
"Portland Small Business Prosperity Strategy" (September 2003);
P.U.M.A. led a consulting team that evaluated the Portland market and developed an action plan for stimulating small business development throughout the region. Recommendations include repositioning the regional chamber of commerce to better service small businesses, regulatory reforms at the city and the creation of a stronger neighborhood business support program.

Prepared for the Portland Business Alliance;
Scenna Shipley, Economic Development Director (503) 224-8684

Denver, Colorado
"East 28th Avenue Commercial Development Feasibility Analysis and Activation Strategy" (November 2003);
Plan to activate two commercial sites along East 28th Avenue with a market feasibility analysis and activation strategy. The market analysis includes a demographic profile, retail competition and "inspirational business districts" analysis, community attitudes and stakeholder perspectives and primary research to determine site "readiness". The development activation strategy explores public/private financial resources and provides recommendations for best leveraging existing organizations
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Prepared for the City of Denver Enterprise Community;
Emily Bustos, Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (720) 913-1549

Boulder, Colorado
"Downtown Boulder BID Economic Development Initiative" (2003);
P.U.M.A. assisted the Downtown Boulder BID Economic Vitality Committee in determining an appropriate response from the BID to an increasingly uncertain marketplace and growing concern about softening real estate occupancies. A needs assessment that identified vulnerabilities in the downtown marketplace, determined BID stakeholder services priorities and a survey of existing business development programs from comparable markets was undertaken. Additionally, program recommendations including program goals and objectives, suggested services and products, budgets and sources of funds, relationships to existing economic development programs and management implications for the BID were developed.

Prepared for the Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District;
Jane Jenkins, Executive Director (303) 449-3774

Denver, Colorado
"Business Plan for Town Hall at Historic Eisenhower Chapel" (2002);
P.U.M.A. undertook a market feasibility and development option analysis to determine a preferred use for the historic Eisenhower Chapel located in the former Lowry Air Force Base. Steps included an extensive community outreach process, identification of development alternatives and a business plan, including financial, marketing and management components. P.U.M.A. subsequently developed a successful grant application to the State Historic Fund to finance improvements.

Prepared for the Lowry Foundation;
Julie Church-Thomas, Program Manager (303) 340-3833

Denver, Colorado
"Morrison Road Commercial Development Feasibility Analysis & Activation Strategy" (August 2001);
Plan to activate three key commercial sites along Morrison Road with a market feasibility analysis and development strategy. The market analysis includes a demographic profile, competition and leakage analysis, community focus groups and primary research to determine site "readiness". The development activation strategy explores public/private financial resources and provides recommendations for the local business association. Scope also includes a development profile marketing document.

Prepared for the City of Denver Community Development Agency;
Jodi Adkins, Program Manager (720) 913-1526

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