FORT WORTH, TEXAS, (October 27, 2016) – Today, Buxton announced that it will support downtown retail development efforts in Burbank, California, by working with the City of Burbank and the Downtown Burbank Partnership. Buxton’s analytics will help local leaders to better understand the needs of their residents and attract the retailers that will further strengthen the city’s vibrant economy.
“Burbank is a thriving community with a strong local economy,” said Mary Hamzoian, economic development manager of the City of Burbank. “We look forward to integrating the insights from Buxton’s analysis into our strategic planning and downtown retail recruitment efforts.”
“Buxton is pleased to support the Burbank’s retail attraction efforts,” said Lisa McCay, senior vice president of sales in Buxton’s city government division. “By identifying the retailers that complement existing downtown offerings and match consumer lifestyles, Downtown Burbank will be able to develop a strategic plan that benefits residents for many years to come.”
By becoming a Buxton client, the Downtown Burbank Partnership will have access to SCOUT®, Buxton’s proprietary web-based real estate platform, giving local leaders data and information at their fingertips to analyze different areas of the city.
Buxton has worked with more than 750 communities nationwide to implement retail development strategies. Other client cities in California include Alhambra, Pasadena, Inglewood, and more.
About Burbank, CA
The City of Burbank is located twelve miles from downtown Los Angeles and has more than 104,000 residents. As home to media giants such as Warner Bros., Disney, and ABC, Burbank boasts the nation’s highest density of Hollywood media production. The city offers development opportunities for businesses across industries.
For more information, visit www.burbankca.gov.
About Downtown Burbank
Downtown Burbank is a mixed-use urban neighborhood spanning 33-blocks and featuring more than 400 shops, restaurants and businesses. AMC movie screens consistently rank in the top five of cinema circuits nationwide. The area is renowned for its dynamic street scene, outdoor dining, and pedestrian orientation, and is managed by the Downtown Burbank Partnership, a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation. www.DTNBUR.com
About Buxton
Buxton is the industry leader in customer analytics. Our analytics reveal who your customers are, where more potential customers are located and the value of each customer. More than 3,500 clients in the retail, restaurant, healthcare, private equity and public sectors have relied on our insights to guide their growth strategies.
For more information, visit www.buxtonco.com.
Media Contacts
Katie Russell
Buxton
(817) 332-3681
krussell@buxtonco.com
Mary Hamzoian
City of Burbank
(818) 238-5180
MHamzoian@burbankca.gov