Vicinity and Beyond!
Vicinity and Beyond is your gateway to the latest trends in place management, innovative technologies, and insider insights. Whether you're a place manager looking to enhance your community engagement or simply curious about the future of places, our podcast brings you expert interviews, cutting-edge solutions, and industry news that will keep you ahead of the curve. Join us as we explore the dynamic world of place-making and beyond!
Vicinity and Beyond!
05. What makes a good BID? (Part 3) Evidence based decisions.
How do we make evidence based decisions?
What makes a Business Improvement District truly successful? In this episode, we explore how to measure the impact of a BID, looking beyond tick-box compliance to real-world value for levy-payers.
Henry Jinman plays the role of a BID manager pitching projects to Dr Julie Grail. Will he get any approved?
✅ Real project examples and how to evaluate their success
✅ How to track ROI and engagement using tools like Vicinity
✅ Challenges for smaller BIDs and why support structures matter
💬 Featuring insights from BID leaders including Carolyn Brownell, Jill Farnsworth and Sophie Alexander.
🎧 COMING SOON: A bonus 10-min episode for new BID Board members—“Welcome to the Board.”
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