David McDonald Biography

David McDonald has observed firsthand the exodus out of hundreds of cities many over a period of several decades. He observed what cities did to try and regain their lost vibrance. Time after time they made virtually the same mistakes and almost never seemed to win. Understanding the true nature of the exodus is critical to understanding the solution – and there is a solution. Several stellar cities did the right things to save themselves – mostly by accident. Yet every single time when cities did these key things right thing it worked... Always!
Of his book Saving America's Cities: A Tried and Proven Plan to Revive Stagnant and Decaying Cities McDonald says This book gives you a very straightforward and mechanical approach to actually begin the process of saving your cities. It provides a true vision for growth in most of our stagnant and decaying cities –and even for our healthy ones.
Over the past 38 years McDonald has founded two retail chains and co-founded two additional chains. His third chain Fashion Accents was sold to F. W. Woolworth in 1989 to be merged into their Afterthoughts Division. He has been Director of Development for one of the largest real estate investment trusts in the nation and has directed the strategic growth initiatives of 13 retail chains including Elder-Beerman Department Stores dress shops shoe stores entertainment venues and specialty food operations. He has worked in and analyzed hundreds of towns and cities all over the US.

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