{"product_id":"business-improvement-districts-goktug-morcol-9781420045765","title":"Business Improvement Districts: Research, Theories, and Controversies","description":"\u003cp\u003eInitiated and governed by property or business owners under the authorization of state and local governments, business improvement districts (BIDs) have received a very mixed reception. To some, they are innovative examples of self-governance and public-private partnerships; to others, they are yet another example of the movement toward the privatization of what should be inherent government responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the first books to present a collection of scholarly work on the subject, \u003cstrong\u003eBusiness Improvement Districts: Research, Theories, and Controversies\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together renowned leaders in the field to compile the highest-quality theoretical, legal, and empirical studies into one comprehensive volume. Investigating fundamental concerns at the core of the debate, as well as potential solutions, this groundbreaking resource: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTackles the need for improved problem solving and efficiency in service delivery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines new and innovative policy tools for both the public and private sectors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluates whether BIDs do ignore the needs and voices of residential property owners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the challenge created by social segregation in cities \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses lack of accountability by BIDs to the public and elected representatives \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom different perspectives, leading practitioners and academics analyze the pros and cons of BIDs both in the United States and around the world. They look at their impact on urban planning and retail revitalization, consider their legal implications, and explore ways to measure BID performance. Filled with case studies of urban centers including San Diego, Atlanta, New York, Toronto, and Capetown, and state models such as New Jersey and Pennsylvania, this examination bring together essential information for researchers as well as those leaders and policy makers looking to adopt a BID model or improve one already in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Goktug Morcol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1420045768\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781420045765\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/21\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 548\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.20w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2008 pg. 126","brand":"Goktug Morcol","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48065554415871,"sku":"9781420045765","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_45c58b21-6841-4b00-acbc-0669258e3d1a.jpg?v=1768675735","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/business-improvement-districts-goktug-morcol-9781420045765","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}