HyettPalma Bookstore

Welcome to our bookstore, where you can purchase HyettPalma Publications. These how-to texts are designed to help you strengthen and enhance your Downtown's economy.

Our publications:

• Are based on tried and true solutions from Downtowns across the U.S. and Canada;
  
  
• Contain the latest technical information and case studies; and
  
  
• Are written in a step-by-step, easy to read format.

HyettPalma Publications are written specifically for:

• Downtown professionals;
  
  
• Elected and appointed government officials;
  
  
• Staff members of government agencies and non-profit organizations working with Downtowns; and
  
  
• Business and community leaders.

HyettPalma Publications are designed to help you address and resolve the critical Downtown enhancement issues you face daily.

Used by communities in all 50 states and Canada, HyettPalma Publications provide the tools you need to make your Downtown renaissance a reality.

Currently, the following HyettPalma Publications are available on our shelves.

	FUNDING YOUR DOWNTOWN ORGANIZATION — In 1998, HyettPalma conducted a nationwide survey to answer the often-asked question, “What sources of monies are being used to fund the administrative costs of local Downtown organizations?” This text reveals responses received from the 197 communities participating in that survey. In addition, case studies are included that describe 15 of the less common funding techniques which were cited by the Downtown organizations participating in the survey. Click here to order.
	PARKING FOR DOWNTOWN'S SPENDERS — How can you make your Downtown's existing parking spaces more convenient for customers, clients, and other Downtown spenders? This case study book describes parking management strategies being implemented today by Downtown organizations and local governments in 17 communities. Click here to order.
	MAINTAINING DOWNTOWN'S CURB APPEAL — Keeping Downtown's public spaces clean and attractive is important in retaining and attracting Downtown investors — businesses, property purchasers, developers, customers, clients, etc. Learn how Downtown organizations and City Halls in 24 cities are working together to maintain their Downtown's curb appeal. Click here to order.
	DOWNTOWNS AND UTILITIES IN PARTNERSHIP — This text describes the many ways utilities are supporting Downtown enhancement programs. Included are numerous, specific examples of utility participation in both state and local Downtown enhancement programs. Click here to order.
	DOWNTOWN SAFETY: ADDRESSING THE MYTHS AND THE REALITIES — Downtown leaders routinely find they must address the issue of Downtown public safety — whether it is a perception or a reality that Downtown is unsafe. Learn how Downtown leaders are addressing the public's safety concerns in “user-friendly” ways and turning around the perception that Downtown is unsafe. Click here to order.
	BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION — Helping your current businesses thrive and grow is the most effective way to strengthen your Downtown's economy. This book presents ways to do just that, so that small businesses — and their Downtown — prosper and experience long-term, on-going, and increasing profitability. Click here to order.
	SUCCESSFUL RETAIL RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES — This text provides a step-by-step guide for recruiting small retail businesses to Downtown through a grass-roots, peer-to-peer method that has been successfully used in communities throughout the US. Click here to order.
	BUSINESS CLUSTERING: HOW TO LEVERAGE SALES — Today, Downtown's version of leasing plans — clustering plans — are at work in our most progressive communities. Why? Because Downtown's market can be expanded by clustering businesses that serve similar customer groups. This text will show you how to define a successful Downtown clustering strategy — a must for Downtown programs with aggressive retail recruitment efforts underway. Click here to order.
	FOCUS GROUPS FOR DOWNTOWN — Nationwide, focus groups are being used to learn how customers, potential customers, and other patrons view the “product” known as Downtown. This text details how to use focus groups as a tool to determine what can be done to entice customers, clients, and others to spend more time and money in your Downtown. Click here to order.
	RECRUITING DEVELOPERS: USING RFPs TO PACKAGE PROJECTS — This text provides a comprehensive guide for establishing a developer recruitment strategy by packaging real estate projects in a way that generates maximum developer interest. Included is a sample Request For Proposals used extensively, nationwide, to successfully recruit developers. Click here to order.