Knowledge Center
Public Space Management and Operations
Operations of a place requires the daily management of the physical space, whether publicly or privately owned, that encompasses cleaning, beautification, wayfinding, infrastructure maintenance, outreach, green space, and parking. Place managers address both the actual and perceived safety and security issues of a place by providing services, outreach and facilities. Place managers foster relationships with local and regional providers to share resources and information with the goal of cultivating safe and vibrant communities. Clean and safe teams have evolved within some districts to include engagement and intervention for those in need within our urban places.
Using Ambassador Collected Data to Drive Business Decisisons
Learn how data collected daily by Ambassador teams using state-of-the-art technology is crucial to informing program decisions in the public realm. Counting event attendees, downtown pedestrians, concierge services, litter collected, and more, drives the ever-evolving service mix to increase Ambassador impact.
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Combating Loneliness through Public Space Programming & Design
This presentation will assist place management professionals in incorporating considerations of loneliness into public space efforts. It will provide foundational knowledge of the concepts and resources necessary to understand how to measure the prevalence of loneliness in communities.
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Public Art Programming & Collaborative Cultural Exchange
Learn about initiating public art programming, expanding your BID’s cultural presence, and large-scale traveling exhibitions and resource sharing.
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Mainstreet Dining Districts – A Toronto Case Study
Learn about the trials and tribulations of the collaboration between Toronto BIAs and the City of Toronto in designing Mainstreet dining districts. This initiative involved integrating bespoke patio designs, bike corrals, loading zones and community spaces.
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Successful ESD/BID Safety Programs and Police Bureau Partnerships
Many cities with BIDs have under-staffed and over-stretched Police Bureaus. This presentation will explain how Downtown Portland Clean & Safe’s Public Safety Program works effectively with Portland Police Bureau to provide a presence of public safety, improve livability and reduce crime.
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Collaborative Approach to Clean Streets & Social Impact
Learn about an innovative clean streets approach which provides job readiness skills, social impact and support in lifting underserved neighbors and individuals in the community who are experiencing homelessness – all while beautifying the BID and ensuring streets and sidewalks remain clean and open for business.
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The Crossing at East Cut
The Crossing at East Cut is a 3-acre city block within one of San Francisco’s newest multi-use, transit-oriented neighborhoods. Once a temporary bus terminal, the site has now become a central hub for community gatherings, active recreation, entertainment and social cohesion.
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Path to Reconciliation
The Path to Reconciliation mural project was a collaborative initiative between Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID) and the Creative City Centre (CCC). The project was a 325 foot –long by 8-foot-wide path down the centre of the FW Hill Mall, on the 1800 block of Scarth Street.
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Centre of Hope: Holistic Approach to Homelessness
The Centre of Hope (COH) was established to address pressing issues in the Parow community. It provides a safe space for the most vulnerable, offering access to social services, counselling and physical assistance. The primary goal is to support individuals in their journey to restoration, with a strong emphasis on change and job readiness.
Read MoreThe Nicollet xChange
The Nicollet xChange is a vibrant, sustainability-focused weekly sidewalk marketplace. The curated experience offers a rotating selection of unique bite-sized offerings designed to foster a strong sense of community. This engaging pedestrian experience builds a profound sense of shared experience, both through the act of exchanging items and through the community atmosphere it cultivates.
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