Pittsburgh, PA

San Jose, CA

Gainesville, FL

Impacts in South Side, a 20 block stretch of eclectic bars, dining and retail reached a tipping point. A menu of best practices and model policies has served as a catalyst for cooperation. Learn how this district is overcoming barriers of distrust and animosity among residents, businesses and patrons to develop solutions that address concerns and support this vital economic sector.

San Jose reoriented its entertainment zone policing model to alleviate past safety budgets surpassing $1 million and to introduce more visitor-friendly policing tactics. Businesses share in policing costs, used for roving foot and bike patrols. Results include a reduction in policing costs, assaults, and gang presence, as well as greater civility amongst patrons.

Gainesville hosts 66,000 college students and draws 90,000 visitors for national football games annually. The city significantly reduced underage drinking in districts where the majority of businesses allow 18+ patrons. Learn how Gainesville, part of a control state, manages bar fights, crowd control and game-day impacts like traffic and overconsumption.

Bruce Kraus and Bryan Woll
Member of Council and Intern
City of Pittsburgh

Lee Wilcox
Downtown Coordinator
City of San Jose

Jeanna Mastrodicasa
City of Gainesville, Commissioner

Ed Book, Captain
Gainesville Police Department

Downtown West Palm Beach reduced crime by 50% over a 3 year period by partnering police with private security. Security ambassadors function as courtesy guides, and also deter both nuisance activity and disorderly conduct. Learn how the city overcame budgetary constraints on hiring new police officers, and dramatically improved public perception of safety.

Downtown Long Beach has emerged as a regional destination for music lovers. Learn how the Downtown Long Beach Associates and Redevelopment Agency revamped their traditional music series to present Summer And Music (S.A.M.), with more than 40 free performances including 4 large-scale events such as FunkFest, drawing a total of more than 25,000 people to Downtown.

The transition from small town into urban center and nightlife hub prompted Santa Rosa to manage growth in both activity and impacts. Learn how the city balances a new wave of creative class with long-term residents in historic neighborhoods. Community, industry and local government collaborate to leverage resources like family-friendly events and engaged safety partners.

Raphael Clemente
Associate Director
Downtown Development Authority

Steve Sheldon - Justin Hectus
Marketing Manager and Event Producer
Downtown Long Beach Associates

Raissa de la Rosa
Economic Development Specialist
City of Santa Rosa

Livermore capitalized on local assets to recover from the economy's profound effect on local businesses downtown. The city energized streets by bringing indoor vitality outside in "flex zones" that convert street parking to outdoor dining. Music, art and wine events and festivals generate foot traffic, while strategically placed street entertainers connect pockets of vitality in this award-winning Great American Main Street.

Seattle's Joint Enforcement Team (JET) coordinates city departments for nightlife enforcement and regulation. JET's protocols start with assistance and intervention, reserving penalties and sanctions for extreme cases and establishments that don't respond to outreach. JET's Technical Assistance Program provides businesses with a single point-of-contact for compliance, planning and operating standards. The JET meets monthly to coordinate efforts.

Edmonton has identified entertainment areas as venues in and of themselves that need coordination for appropriate nighttime public services. Soon to be implemented in several hospitality zones, the 'Street as a Venue' Whyte Avenue coordinator has implemented changes which the business and residential community identified to mitigate the impacts of the nighttime economy while increasing perception of safety, cleanliness and vibrancy.

Rachael Snedecor
Executive Director
Livermore Downtown, Inc

Bob Peth
Detective
Seattle Police Department

Darb Erickson
Street as a Venue Coordinator - Whyte Ave
City of Edmonton