Posts about Places

Driving Change in Automotive Retail

Our cities are increasingly playing host to modes of transit so numerous that it’s making local authorities’ and regulatory agencies’ heads spin: scooters, bikeshare users, independent cyclists, pedestrians, buses, taxis, Ubers, and car owners all vie for space on streets and sidewalks. But even as the nature of the commute begins to vary more widely, […]

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What’s Next for Retailtainment

Ho Cheuk Choi and Keith Wlosek discuss how hybrid retail and entertainment spaces are appealing to Millennials, while keeping Gen X and Boomers happy. The number of stores closing in the United States hit record highs in 2017. And Credit Suisse reports that between one-fifth and one-fourth of American shopping malls will close in the […]

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DATÜM: Sensory-Driven Design and Emotional Connection

This is the first in a second series of exploratory posts by some of CallisonRTKL’s research experts on how design impacts the guest experience—from hotels to workplaces, retail stores, hospitals and everywhere in between—and the common elements and strategies we leverage to create spaces that are people-centric, experiential and memorable. Each day, we as consumers […]

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Around the Healthcare Water Cooler: What Industry Insiders are Saying About Healthcare Policy Changes

CRTKL Vice President Eric Dinges asked some of his healthcare clients one big question about the future of the industry. CallisonRTKL works in a lot of different sectors, from shopping and entertainment districts to hotels to data centers. But none of these are more affected by legislative changes than healthcare. Of course, our healthcare design […]

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Balancing Convenience and Connection

One day, while waiting for my bus in downtown Seattle, I noticed two men walk by with crisp, bright orange shopping bags in hand. They carried them with the same sense of pride and prestige as a New York fashionista walking out of a Chanel store. Ahhh, yes, I remembered. Amazon Go is open. I […]

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