Sujata Srivastava, Chief Policy Officer of SPUR; Alex Sagues, a senior vice president at CRBE specializing in retail; and Dr. Daniel G. Chatman, UC Berkeley's planning department chair, tackle the growing issue of vacant ground-floor retail in the Bay Area. They discuss the disconnect between retail demand and supply, the lingering effects of the pandemic on consumer behavior, and the need for innovative planning to revive urban spaces. Strategies include exploring flexible zoning, community-focused initiatives, and adapting to changing retail landscapes to fill these crucial areas.
