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Funds for Historic Downtowns

June 13, 2025
Becoming a Certified Local Government (CLG) qualifies city centers for funding and technical assistance not available to other communities. Administered jointly by the National Park Service and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in each state, the program requires a community to commit to historic preservation in order to be certified. Some of the many…Continue reading

 

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Downtown Camera System Boosts Public Safety

June 5, 2025
In Janesville, WI, the Business Improvement District has installed more than 30 security cameras to monitor the downtown riverfront district. The BID has also asked downtown visitors and business owners to use the P3Tips app to report public safety concerns to the Janesville Police Department and Janesville Area Crime Stoppers. No crime wave spurred the…Continue reading

 

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Valet Parking Improves Downtown Access

May 22, 2025
In an effort to remove parking as a barrier for downtown visitors, the village of Coconut Grove, FL, offers valet parking. While some residents complain about the loss of on-street parking, others view the service as an important amenity for the upscale downtown. The May issue of Downtown Idea Exchange newsletter provides the mechanics of the system:…Continue reading

 

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Activating Unique Spaces Downtown

May 15, 2025
Downtown cemeteries and graveyards are finding new life as urban parks and entertainment venues. Despite the challenges involved in converting these spaces to more active use, there are many examples of downtown leaders making the most of every square inch of green space in the city center. Downtown Idea Exchange newsletter recently reported on two examples.…Continue reading

 

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Small but Mighty Public Consumption Zone

May 2, 2025
A small entertainment zone — just one block long — is changing attitudes and drawing crowds to San Francisco’s Front Street. In 2024, the Front Street District became one of the first locations in California to allow outdoor consumption of alcohol on public streets. The early results have been entirely positive, says Robbie Silver, president…Continue reading

 

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Downtowns Find Success Transitioning From Large Events to Smaller Ones

April 3, 2025
In San Francisco’s Yerba Buena district, the organization once budgeted a significant sum to host splashy events. Now, the organization invests in modest events such as an art and makers market, walking tours, and bracelet-making sessions. In San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter Association once hosted a Mardi Gras festival that was the largest such event…Continue reading

 

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BID Encourages Crime Prevention with CPTED

March 20, 2025
The Downtown Spokane Partnership encourages members to improve downtown safety and security with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. CPTED is a crime prevention strategy that uses the design of the physical environment to minimize opportunities for crime. Some cities write CPTED guidelines into their design standards, others provide CPTED reviews for downtown business owners, and…Continue reading

 

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