As more people move into city centers, and policies of sustainability drive more downtown development, hospitality zones are evolving to become destinations. Opportunities to develop the street as a venue is becoming a specialized approach.

Adding vendors, kiosks and markets are key to adding vibrancy. Additional benefits are opportunities for entrepreneurs to venture into business at an affordable level, integrating diversity of food and products and building more pedestrian traffic introduced to retail shops, dining and entertainment venues.

This forum will gain insights from a researcher who studies markets and presents you with an opportunity to share your success stories.

• The role of markets in creating vibrancy'

• Strategies for recruiting vendors and developing markets

• Challenges in managing vendors and markets