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Congratulations to CDA Board Member Andrew Robinson and the East Cut Community Benefit District! We are thrilled to celebrate The Crossing at East Cut, a dynamic pop-up park in San Francisco, for receiving the prestigious Pinnacle Award from the International Downtown Association. This incredible activation has transformed a former bus terminal into a vibrant community hub with pickleball courts, food vendors, and entertainment that has drawn over 250,000 visitors! Partnerships and innovative programs like The Crossing are vital for creating “third spaces” that support the recovery and growth of California’s downtowns. Together, we are reimagining what’s possible in our urban spaces and driving our cities forward! #CaliforniaDowntowns #Placemaking #Community #DowntownRecovery #TheCrossing #EastCutCBD #Placemangemnt

Join us in San Francisco for the 2025 West Coast Urban?District?Forum, March 12-14, 2025. This year’s theme,?Building Blocks for Downtown Renaissance, will focus on how place management organizations' stewardship, programming, arts and culture, innovation, and transformation are key to reimagining our downtowns. The call for the sessions is now open, and proposals are due by Thursday, October 10, 2024. Use the link below to submit a proposal. https://lnkd.in/gi93GPmG

Exciting news from the California Downtown Association! Today, our board members were on the ground across the state, supporting crucial policy efforts for our downtowns and urban districts. In San Jose,?CDA President Austin Metoyer participated in a significant event where CA Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of ten bills into law that aim to address issues such as retail theft, vandalism, and more—a key legislative victory for our Downtowns and a priority focus area for CDA. Meanwhile, CDA Board Member Josh Callery-Coyne represented the organization in San Diego, actively participating in a hearing for the State Assembly's Select Committee on Downtown Recovery, focusing on investment in the entertainment economy. We look forward to sharing more details about the committee's upcoming hearings, which will take place in cities around the state later this year. Stay tuned for the locations, dates, and times for these events. Retail Theft Legislation Fact Sheet - https://lnkd.in/gHvkAEXj

?? Job Opportunity: Executive Director at EAG ?? Are you passionate about supporting small businesses and community development? EAG is seeking an Executive Director to lead its efforts in the Excelsior neighborhood (District 11) in San Francisco. ?? Application Deadline: Friday, July 19, 2024 ?? How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] #JobOpportunity #ExecutiveDirector #NonProfit #CommunityDevelopment #SanFrancisco #EAG #Urbanplacemanagement

The?California Downtown Association?kicked-off the week with our first-ever Lobby Day in Sacramento. True to form, our mighty cohort of place managers hit the ground running with a jam-packed agenda that included meetings with local lawmakers at the Capitol, testifying at the State Assembly's?Select Committee on Downtown Recovery?hearing to emphasize the need for policies that can address both the immediate and long-term concerns of our downtown districts, and speaking with the State Assembly's Public Safety Committee in support of Speaker Rivas' and Assemblymember Zbur's new bill package aiming to address the rampant retail theft issue in our Downtowns and Urban Cores (Phew! ?? ). Overall, it was a successful trip with productive discussions and collaboration. We believe that by working together, we can have a positive impact on our communities and make them safer and more enjoyable places to be. Way to go team! #CDALobbyDay24? Austin Metoyer, Liz L., Josh Callery-Coyne, John Caner, Andrew Thomas, LPM, Rena Masten Leddy, MPA, LPM, Suzanne Holley, Marisa Rodriguez, Kathy (Green) Hemmenway, Devin Strecker

The California Downtown Association was proud to support?#YesonProp1?because it’s time to modernize our mental health system, and the voters agree! We look forward to continuing the work as we roll up our sleeves and help put?#prop1?into place.

?? Exciting Job Opportunity Alert! ?? The California Downtown Association is thrilled to share a fantastic job opportunity on behalf of the Venice Beach Business Improvement District (BID). The attached job opportunity is an excellent chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to the vibrant Venice Beach community. For inquiries or referrals, please reach out directly to the Venice Beach BID at [email protected]. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of something truly special in Venice Beach! #JobOpportunity #VeniceBeachBID #CommunityDevelopment #UrbanRevitalization #CaliforniaDowntownAssociation #UrbanPlaceManagement

Thank you to all the fantastic attendees who joined us at the International Downtown Association and California Downtown Association's West Coast Urban District Forum! It was truly wonderful reconnecting with colleagues and discussing the exciting developments in the place management industry. Your insights and enthusiasm made the event a tremendous success. A special shoutout to the Downtown San Diego Partnership for their outstanding hospitality as hosts. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or more gracious hosts. We look forward to continuing these enriching conversations and collaborations in the future. Cheers to the growth of the place management industry and the vibrant communities we serve together! #WCUDF24 #UrbanPlaceManagement #DiscoverDowntowns

If passed, Proposition 1 would authorize $6.4 billion in bonds and allocate billions more annually towards the overhaul of our struggling mental health system, aiming to transition individuals permanently off the streets, out of tents, and into proper treatment. The California Downtown Association stands proudly alongside the Governor in endorsing Prop 1!