Gilman Partners’ Senior Advisor David Ginsburg joined forces with Dave Smith, President and Founder of HRS Inc., to explore several critical topics during more than 100 Zoom conversations with downtown CEOs, industry consultants, philanthropists, and market influencers between August 2020 and January 2021. The Fog of War explores 9 key issues and addresses “headwinds” and “tailwinds” faced by downtown leaders as they navigated the swirling urban landscape created by COVID-19.

Downtown Leaders – 2020 Lessons Learned: The Pandemic, Civil Unrest and Future Impact addresses several crucial urban topics including: How downtown and center-city leaders responded to the exceptional challenges presented during the year of COVID. Identifies the unique value downtown organizations provided to meet critical needs during a pandemic while driving future visioning. Provides and overview of downtown challenges and opportunities for 2021 and beyond.  Characterizes leadership lessons learned and “talent” required to meet future challenges.

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