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pOver the past few years, there has been a lot of development focused on the revitalization of urban areas, often referred to as ldquo;transitional neighborhoodsrdquo;. This has become a heavily debated topic in many US cities. While many bloggers, local residents, and Real Estate agents debate whether an area is ldquo;coolrdquo; or ever will be ldquo;coolrdquo;, the developers have already researched, planned, and typically had success with this before. nbsp;The overall demand to live within the city limits, and be near work and entertainment have been key factors in the development process. Therefore, real estate developers are focusing their efforts on developing retail and residential projects in neighborhoods near Downtown and/or other heavily populated business districts. Take Dallas, TX as an example. As recent as 8 years ago the areas that directly bordered Downtown to the East (Deep Ellum) West (Victory Park) North (Uptown) were not previously popular residential neighborhoods. However, a surge in retail, a title=Dallas Lofts href=http://dallastxlofts.com/ target=_blank dallas lofts/a and other residential development has skyrocketed the land value and helped to revive these areas. br /br /It might be hard to imagine yourself living in an old, run down, and currently under-populated area near your Downtown district, but it could make a great investment opportunity. The public demand and use of social media means that itrsquo;s now easier, and faster than ever to completely change the face of a neighborhood. Most people donrsquo;t understand, or havenrsquo;t thought about how the use of social media and the Internet can speed this process up. First, developers hire marketing companies to create user-friendly, interactive websites that pinpoint all the best ldquo;featuresrdquo; of the neighborhood. The development of a few residential apartment and condo buildings is enough for any respected marketing group to put a good spin on a neighborhood. Since transitional neighborhoods typically border areas that are already well established, they can advertise a lower cost of living and convenience to bordering neighborhoods. This is similar to the trend in suburban living. People are willing to give up the ideal location to get more for their money, as long as theyrsquo;re still ldquo;close enoughrdquo; to the popular area. The close enough is what has changed. br /br /Another tactic that can have a huge impact on the development of a transitional neighborhood is hosting local side-walk events such as art shows, concerts, and flea markets. nbsp;Organizingnbsp; and supporting community events is one of the easiest methods of helping an area overcome its negative image. nbsp;Social Media can have a huge impact on the success of these events. 10+ years ago it would have been difficult to get people to attend a flea market or art show in an undeveloped area of town. In those days, the best methods available were billboards, mailers, and fliers, which were much more costly, and unpredictable. Now marketers have the ability to contact thousands of people at the click of a mouse with Facebook and Twitter campaigns. With the proper use of social media, coupled with a well planned mixed-use development, its now faster than ever to recreate the local perception of an area./p