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Building Engineering Résumé
McDuffie Nichols
Vice President
Education
B.A., Political
Science/History, University of
Alabama, 1975
M.B.A.course work in
Economics, Finance,
Statistics, Accounting, 1976
Affiliations
Member, Urban Land
Institute (ULI)
Member, International
Downtown Association (IDA)
Member, International
Economic Development
Council (IEDC)
Member, International
Council of Shopping Centers
(ICSC)
Board Member, Responsible
Hospitality Institute/ Sociable
City Network (RHI)
Member, National Main
Street Network
Member, National Trust for
Historic Preservation
Former Member, Maryland
Governor’s Smart Growth
Steering Committee
Publications
Marketing an Image for Main
Street, Co-author, National
Trust for Historic
Preservation Main Street
Center, 1994
Presentations
Nighttime Economic Impacts,
Responsible Hospitality
Institute, Austin, TX 2009
Professional History
2005 – Present
Economics at AECOM
(former ERA) Vice
President/Principal
2003 – 2005
National Trust for Historic
Preservation, Director,
Preservation Development
Initiatives
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Representative Downtown and Urban Mixed-Use Development/Redevelopment Experience
East Calhoun Street Redevelopment Master Plan, Charleston, SC
For the City of Charleston, as part of a multi-discipline team, reviewed market conditions and identified and measured
fundamental sources of current and future demand for residential, workplace, commercial, and lodging uses for East
Calhoun Street and the East Cooper River waterfront. Reviewed historic, current and projected growth in population
and households, age composition, labor force, employment by sector and occupational category, household incomes,
and other measures of economic growth.
Alexandria Waterfront Development Master Plan, Alexandria, Virginia
For the City of Alexandria, prepared economic analyses to evaluate redevelopment opportunities along the waterfront
in historic Alexandria, Virginia. Conducted an analysis of existing market conditions for multiple uses, assisted in the
conceptual and alternative planning and design principles process and created revenue generating strategies for the
waterfront’s public spaces.
Retail Plan, Santa Fe, NM
For HBC Land, assessed the retail market demand in Santa Fe and related it to the retail potential of the client’s
development parcel in downtown Santa Fe. In the market and demand analysis, evaluated the existing and potential
spending patterns of both the tourist and residential markets. Developed a tenanting strategy that outlined a
merchandising mix plan, including store examples as well as ideal proportions of retail categories and sizes of various
uses. Also recommended a retail recruitment strategy to provide the most effective method to fulfill the merchandise
mix plan, and thereby realize maximum retail potential.
Retail Action Strategy, Washington, DC
For the DC Economic Partnership and the DC Office of Planning, conducted a two-year long study of retail in the
District of Columbia and to create a Retail Action Strategy (RAS). The study included twenty commercial districts
across DC. The RAS is the first city-wide retail analysis and strategy completed in the Unites States, and was
structured as a methodology for future application in other DC retailing areas. Analyzed data on historic retail patterns,
current and projected demographic conditions and the competitive context and projected trends affecting future retail
development potential. Involved assessment of existing retailing zones and operators, and recommendations were
made by subdistrict suggesting policy and financial incentives and actions.
Evervail Merchandising Strategy, Vail, CO
For Vail Resorts Development Company, provided a retail, restaurant and entertainment market study and tenanting
strategy for Evervail, the last developable parcel of resort land at Vail. The project entailed a thorough analysis of
various customer markets including their spending potential and patterns, a detailed Merchandise Mix Plan with named
independent and national operators across the country, and critical retail design recommendations.
Virginia Key Master Plan, Miami, FL
For the City of Miami, analyzed an assessment of existing recreational and entertainment attractions, such as
Seaquarium, a marine sports stadium, marinas, and recreational beaches. Also calculated demand for residential, retail
and entertainment development and, with a sub-consultant, presented an estimate of marina slip demand.
Channelside Master Planning, Tampa, Florida
Gibraltar Development Corporation engaged AECOM in a master planning effort related to their waterfront asset in the
Channelside neighborhood of Tampa. Tested a mixed-use concept plan by conducting through economic,
demographic and real estate trend research, including analysis of comparable new projects in Channelside.
Strategic Business Plan, St. Augustine, FL
Strategic planning for 32 state-owned University of Florida-owned historic properties in historic St. Augustine (Florida).
Examined the formation of a management partnership between the University of Florida and the city. Prepared
detailed market analyses, developed pricing strategies and financial models, and recommended highest and best uses
that support the sustainability of the historic sites.
1985 – 2005
National Main Street Center,
National Trust for Historic
Preservation Senior Program
Manager, Technical Services