When a business owner invests in new awnings or distinctive signage, fresh paint or new lighting, she’s telegraphing community pride, expressing her business’ identity, and offering a vote of ...

Rehabilitation and design of storefront systems demands consideration of many factors, from thermal performance and operability to historic landmark sensitivity and appearance. With large sheets of ...

Philly’s Valley Green Bank was a winner in the 2014 Storefront Challenge. This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars ...

Walk down any main street in America, and the first thing that draws the eye are the colorful and lively storefronts of the shops and businesses lining the road. While skyscrapers might define a city ...

Racism and elitism shaped the city of Richmond. It’s reflected in the city’s neighborhoods, the interstate highway system, its cemeteries and the built environment. But Richmond can change with more ...

Asia Goode and her Groundwork RVA team once envisioned a mini-farm at Hillside Court in the city’s Southside. The idea started out as an effort to provide her community with the means to produce its ...

It’s no surprise that Yahoo Merchant Solutions recently won the Small Business Computing reader’s poll for best e-commerce platform. For new Internet merchants looking for an online store that’s easy ...