Knowledge Center
Leadership Development
Leadership is the ability to positively influence those over whom we have no authority. Successful urban place management begins with successful leadership that inspires trust, inclusivity and vision. The place manager inspires a culture of leadership and vision that permeates the organization. In addition, they assume a leadership role in creating a long-term strategic plan for a managed place while building an internal team focused on implementing and promoting the mission, values and objectives of that plan. The urban place manager must build meaningful relationships with various stakeholders including, but not limited to, board members, property owners, nonprofit partners, government officials, residents and business owners. Place managers are proactive, industrious and creative community leaders.
Navigating Politics & Politicians
In today’s political climate, navigating your community’s landscape is essential. Discover strategies for diversifying revenue, securing resources and crafting effective messaging. This presentation includes real-life examples of successes and missteps.
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Strategic Thinking to Navigate Turbulent Times
Creating a strategic plan for your organization enables you to tackle transformative change. But how do you start, and what do you do when “life” happens during the implementation of your plan?
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The Transformational Impact of PPP for Downtown Revitalization
Vacant to Vibrant is a public-private partnership (PPP) revitalizing downtown San Francisco through community-driven pop-ups. The initiative supports small businesses, artists and cultural organizations in activating vacant storefronts. The program has brought together the public and private sectors to address urban challenges and work collaboratively to envision and build a dynamic future for downtown.
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Top Issues Council Brief: The State of DEI
The Inclusive UPMOs Top Issues Council examines both external and internal influences on DEI initiatives, and how UPMOs must navigate competing priorities to foster DEI practices in their own unique environments. IDA would like to thank Uncommon Bridges for their generous support of this Top Issues Council.
Read MoreStrategic Planning for Organizational Development & District Success
Uncover how organizations use their strategic plans to inform successful district formation and renewal, and discover how organizations leverage strategic plans to drive both internal organizational shifts and external focus.
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Kate Borders Leadership Talk (2023)
Kate Borders has recently relocated to Cleveland to assume the role of President of University Circle, Inc. (UCI). However, Kate has been in the Place Management industry for almost twenty years.
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Jahmal Cole Master Talk
As the founder and CEO of the city’s fastest-growing social impact organization, My Block My Hood My City, Jahmal is the creator of an exposure-based education program for teens and a network of volunteer initiatives that serve Chicago communities year-round.
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Advancing Places: Strategic Planning for Your Organization
Place management organizations vary from city to city whether it be in size, structure, funding or implementation strategies, but ultimately performance needs to align with the downtown and its stakeholders. Hear from three seasoned professionals and the work they are doing to keep their strategic plan front and center.
Read MoreFacilitated Forum: Board Members
Gain insight into everyday challenges of Board Members at Place Management Organizations.
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Culturally Responsive Placemaking – Embedding Equity in Place Management
As the importance of inclusive downtowns and city centers becomes increasingly apparent, many place management organizations struggle to appropriately embed equity in their operations. Using tangible and current examples, this presentation will illustrate how organizations can leverage organizational equity commitments into culturally responsive placemaking that thoughtfully increases their impact and community leadership position.
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