Yes, this is my autographed copy of the High Cost of Free Parking! I had the pleasure of serving on[Read More...]
About Michele Reeves
Michele E. Reeves is an urban strategist with significant private sector experience revitalizing commercial districts. Her 14 plus years in real estate include working on public/private partnerships, marketing unknown or undesirable districts, pre-development consulting, siting manufacturing facilities, strategizing acquisitions and development with private sector investors, helping districts build identity, and creating retail leasing strategies. She founded Civilis Consultants to assist mixed-use and commercial districts to recognize and leverage their strengths, build successful relationships, and craft their unique stories. Michele has a degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Portlandia: Milquetoast Bureau of Planning Edition
September 11, 2012 By
Since the 1990s, Portland has not had parking minimums in much of the city, from the downtown core to more[Read More...]
When Improving Places, It Always Comes Down to People
August 23, 2012 By
What is one of the first things I consider when I’m working in a mixed-use district, whether I’m helping private[Read More...]
Retail, REITs and Cannibalization
May 8, 2012 By
When he got his start in the grocery business with Fred Meyer decades ago, Gary Slabaugh said he knew EVERY[Read More...]
Hot Lake Springs…The Arkansas of Oregon?
April 1, 2012 By
Earlier this week, I paid a visit to an intriguing place called Hot Lake Springs, which is located in what[Read More...]
There Is No Such Thing as a Rain-Free Downtown Experience
January 2, 2012 By
If I were supernatural, I might choose to be an awning fairy. My mission? Roaming the land, eradicating horrible awnings[Read More...]