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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!
Episodes
7 episodes
07. ABIDs – Mission Drift or Natural Evolution?
With talk of tourist taxes heating up in the UK, Vicinity and Beyond dives into one of the most important debates in the place management and visitor economy world:Are Accommodation BIDs (ABIDs) a natural step forward—or a st...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:22
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06. Welcome to the BID board – a guide for new and existing BID board members
Welcome to this special bonus episode of Vicinity and Beyond, your go-to podcast for place management professionals. In this briefing, we’re highlighting key areas of focus for new BID Board members and offering a practic...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:22
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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....
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:05:12
04. What makes a good BID? Good governance. (Part 2)
Podcast 4 - What is Good Governance? 🎧A well-run Business Improvement District (BID) depends on strong governance—but what does that mean in practice? In this episode, we explore the key standards, legal obligations, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:20
03. What makes a good BID? (Part 1)
What separates a successful Business Improvement District (BID) from an ineffective one?🔍 Topics include:✔ The core characteristics of a strong BID✔ Challenges & criticisms of BIDs—and how to address them✔ The impact of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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47:27
02. Are BIDs taking on too many essential services?
As public services face increasing financial pressures, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are stepping up to fill the gaps. But where’s the line between “essential” and “additional” services? 🤔In this episode, we dive into:✅ The...
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Episode 2
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01. Self-billing for BID levy collection
In the debut episode of Vicinity and Beyond, Henry Jinman, CEO of Vicinity, is joined by Dr. Julie Grail, BID expert from the BIDs business. They dive into the complexities of levy collection, exploring why it often falls short of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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