Knowledge Center

Knowledge Center

In many cases there’s no need (or time) to recreate the wheel. When looking for an idea or inspiration, visit IDA’s Knowledge Center. IDA maintains a wide array of resources on best practices, successful strategies, trends, tools and data, and business intelligence to ensure our members are always at the forefront of the industry.

In this section, members can access cutting-edge industry research; solution-focused toolkits; presentations with proven strategies; Master Talk videos representing the industry’s most engaging speakers; innovative case studies from other member organizations; and publications such as the Top Issues Council reports which study complex industry challenges.

The Knowledge Center is organized around IDA’s seven official knowledge domains, recognizing the distinct areas of professional practice used to shape vibrant urban districts which anchor the well-being of towns, cities, and regions around the world.

Click on a topic below to search all documents, resources and solutions that are relevant to that area. Members are encouraged to submit their own successes for inclusion in the Knowledge Center. Contact the Research Department at research@downtown.org for more information.