Thoroughly updated to include the latest information, this practical guide covers best practices for planning, organizing, and financing BIDs; the services they provide; and how they are operated and managed. A leading expert, the author provides his insight on the methods successful BIDs have used to increase property values and profitability, and to generate tax revenue. The new edition also covers challenges and opportunities encountered as BIDs mature, and information on BID-like organizations outside of the United States.
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Lawrence O. Houstoun Jr. is a principal with the Atlantic Group Consulting Firm.
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Something extraordinary has been happening in North American cities for close to 20 years: Normally tax-averse businesspeople-corporate leaders, property owners and managers, and small retailers-are choosing to be assessed an extra mandatory charge in order to finance business improvement districts (BIDs). Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Jersey, New York City, Times Square, Fashion District, Los Angeles, Coliseum Central, United States, New Zealand, Takapuna Beach, Lincoln Road, Downtown Improvement District, City Market, International Downtown Association, Downtown Denver Partnership, South Africa, North America, Copper Square, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Downtown Phoenix Partnership, Cape Town, City Center Partnership, Downtown Alliance, Figueroa Corridor, Hollywood Entertainment District, Penn Station New!
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Something extraordinary has been happening in North American cities for close to 20 years: Normally tax-averse businesspeople-corporate leaders, property owners and managers, and small retailers-are choosing to be assessed an extra mandatory charge in order to finance business improvement districts (BIDs). Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Jersey, New York City, Times Square, Fashion District, Los Angeles, Coliseum Central, United States, New Zealand, Takapuna Beach, Lincoln Road, Downtown Improvement District, City Market, International Downtown Association, Downtown Denver Partnership, South Africa, North America, Copper Square, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, Downtown Phoenix Partnership, Cape Town, City Center Partnership, Downtown Alliance, Figueroa Corridor, Hollywood Entertainment District, Penn Station New!
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