P.U.M.A.'s 2026
Global Trends Report
Ten trends that are shaping the future of downtowns, and what they mean for your community. This award-winning research effort has been a go-to resource for downtown management organizations, business leaders, and local decision-makers since 2007.
P.U.M.A.'s Global Trends Report
Progressive Urban Management Associates conducts groundbreaking research to identify the top trends in demographics, lifestyles, global competition and disruption, and place them in the unique context of North American cities and towns. P.U.M.A.’s Global Trends Report has been utilized by cities across the country to support downtown planning, marketing and economic development initiatives.
P.U.M.A.'s Global Trends Report: Past Issues & Supporting Research
2026 | Supporting Research for P.U.M.A.'s 2026 Global Trends Report
2023 | P.U.M.A.'s Global Trends Report: Top 10 Global Trends Affecting Downtowns & How to Respond at Home
2020 | P.U.M.A.'s Global Trends Report: Pandemic Update (July 2020)
2020 | P.U.M.A.'s Global Trends Report: Top 10 Global Trends Affecting Downtowns & How to Respond at Home
2018 | P.U.M.A.'s Global Trends Update: Sizzling Second-Tier Cities
2017 | P.U.M.A.'s Global Trends Report: Top 10 Global Trends Affecting Downtowns & How to Respond at Home
2015 | P.U.M.A.'s Global Trends Update: Social Equity Benefits the Downtown Economy
2015 | P.U.M.A.'s Global Trends Update: The Rebound Wave: How Millennials are Driving Growth in Smaller Cities
2014 | P.U.M.A.'s Global Trends Report: Top 10 Global Trends Affecting Downtowns & How to Respond at Home