Don’t forget to register for our webinar with Flock Safety next Wednesday at 2 pm ET. Hear from law enforcement and improvement district leaders on how you can leverage technology to combat common safety challenges. Register now: ow.ly/IKA050LaypR

'Many brands are intending to place a large investment into the metaverse, with 50% of marketers planning to allocate more than 10% of their budget to the metaverse throughout 2023.' ow.ly/75QV50Lozwj

Put your downtown on the map! IDA has developed two distinct versions of The Value of U.S. Downtowns and Center Cities research to provide key analysis to any size organization across the United States. Interested in learning more? Visit: ow.ly/4LIx50LozrF

'...these days some of those glittering office towers could become beacons for an entirely different clientele far removed from their gritty past: residents.' ow.ly/OSSH50Lozjg #IDAMemberNews

Master Talk videos from the 68th Annual Conference are now available in the Knowledge Center. These keynotes explore leadership, equity & inclusion, climate change, technology & more. IDA members can view inspiration & strategies from the 2022 speakers ow.ly/Wo3b50LoyXP

Did you know that while you wait for the next Advancing Places live webinar, you can watch our library of on-demand recordings anytime? It's a great way to earn LPM or AICP CM credits too. View a list of past recordings here: downtown.org/webinars/

'The [mobility] innovation district is a public-private partnership between the city’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and the Southwest Business Improvement District, supported by a $3 million grant.' #IDA MemberNews ow.ly/1MBA50Loyml

Tell us what your district is up to for Halloween!

Downtown businesses with an existing patio extension plan to use it in the future in Downtown Kamloops
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We spy lots of members on this list: ow.ly/o57650LhWCQ

'For the first time in 20 years, renovations have overtaken new construction in architectural billings in the US.' ow.ly/ZE2F50LhQ2S

'The renovation and opening of Barton Academy have turned a blighted relic of the past into a beautiful, state-of-the-art educational facility.” Congratulations to Downtown Mobile Alliance! Learn more about their 2022 Pinnacle award-winning project: ow.ly/LgKq50LhN37

Have you reserved your spot for tomorrow's webinar with @Project for Public Spaces and @Times Square? Learn about the value of social inclusion and public space as a nexus for connection to downtown stakeholders. Register here (free for members): ow.ly/cUPz50LhLCQ

'The pandemic taught us that innovation is key to supporting and evolving our cities. I believe that strong cities start with strong BIDs...' Congrats to Mary-Claire Burick from Rosslyn, Virginia, one of IDA's newly elected members to the Board of Directors. ow.ly/wQYh50LhLVf

This award-winning activation of an alleyway now serves as a catalyst for renovations to adjacent downtown buildings. Congrats Downtown Wichita! ow.ly/1eVo50LhLo8

Join IDA and Flock Safety for a free webinar on November 9th at 2 pm ET as we discuss the latest crime trends districts are facing and how you can take proactive steps to maintain a safe and thriving district. Save your seat: ow.ly/TU9e50Layis

IDA’s 'The Value of Downtowns: Comparison' provides individual analysis using a large number of metrics to compare the performance of your downtown or district to the national database. Interested in learning more? Visit: ow.ly/nWCf50LhKZu

Congrats to member Roxanne Early on her new position with the Hoboken Business Alliance! ow.ly/G5Av50LhL5z

IDA is saddened to hear of the passing of IDA Past Chair, Christine Burdick. Our condolences are with her family and colleagues. She was an iconic urban leader who contributed to enhancing the vibrancy and quality of life throughout downtowns across the US ow.ly/IWpp50LhKI7