Entrepreneurial Urban Regeneration: Business Improvement Districts as a Form of Organizational Innovation

Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are organizations that create conditions for urban development,support entrepreneurship,city marketing,and branding. This book provides an extensive analysis of BIDs,including case studies and an in-field analysis of a cultural heritage site. It highlights the challenges of historic city markets and offers a practical guide for management, financing, and organizing BIDs. It concludes that BIDs have a significant influence on the improvement of cultural and urban sites.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 122 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the ever-evolving landscape of towns and cities, urban regeneration emerges as a prevalent phenomenon, driven by the dynamic forces of change. As these urban centers undergo transformation, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) play a crucial role in fostering the necessary conditions for this growth. In this comprehensive volume, we delve into the multifaceted aspects of BIDs, exploring their role in entrepreneurial urbanism, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), city marketing, and city branding.

Through an extensive analysis of diverse case studies, encompassing South Africa, Ontario, Tokyo, Barcelona, Slovenia, and an in-depth examination of a cultural heritage site in Korca, Albania, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of BIDs. It sheds light on the significance, benefits, and far-reaching impacts of these organizations, highlighting the social, economic, and ecological challenges that historic city markets face today, leading to their rapid stagnancy.

This book serves as a practical and structured guide to the concept of BIDs, emphasizing best practices for management, financing, and organization. It sheds light on the impacts and benefits of BIDs, drawing conclusions about their influence on the future improvement of cultural and urban sites.

With its valuable insights and comprehensive coverage, this book appeals to a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, academics, professionals, and students specializing in management, organizational studies, strategy, and sustainable development of tourism districts. By unraveling the complexities of BIDs, it contributes to our understanding of how cities can thrive and evolve, fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment for all.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367610715