Retail Brethren,

ECE is a retail developer based in Germany and active throughout Europe.  Their website clearly states an ambitious philosophy regarding shopping center development.  Follow the link to read their high aspirations.  Refreshing to read from the developer's perspective.

Facts instead of prejudices - what are today's shopping center really like and how can they contribute to the revitalization of city centers?

By Alexander Otto, Chief Executive Officer of ECE

http://www.ece.de/en/geschaeftsfelder/shopping/faktenstattvorurteile/

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Jeffrey J. Gunning AIA, LEED AP
Senior Vice President
RTKL Associates, Inc.
Dallas TX
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Wow!

How do I get an opportunity to work with these folks!  

Thanks Jeff, this is very encouraging for those of us who care about good retail and strong communities.  I'll be passing this along to a number of client types who may need some support for their efforts to do similar work here in the US.    

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Edward Shriver AIA
Principal
Strada Architecture, LLC
Pittsburgh PA
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