Here are selected publications and articles on downtown and district management.
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"“Top 10 Global Trends Affecting Downtowns and How to Respond at Home”
2007 by Brad Segal
An updated 2007 look at the "Top Ten Global Trends Affecting Downtowns" and how are they likely to affect planning and development decisions for the next 20 years in America's downtowns.

"The ABCs of California BIDs"
(2005, California Downtown Association publication) by Brad Segal and John Lambeth
This publication explores the formation of BIDs in California by explaining different BID options and addressing key questions about BIDs.  The report also touches on BID renewal and provides a listing of selected California BIDs.

"ABCs For Creating BIDs"
(September 2002, International Downtown Association publication) by Brad Segal
This report offers a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to forming business improvement districts, including case studies.

"Ten Keys to Creating a Successful Downtown"
(June 2002, Colorado Municipalities Magazine) by Brad Segal and Arnold Ray
A comprehensive top ten list of strategies to enhance downtown's position in the marketplace.

"BIDS: Making Business Districts More Competitive."
(January 2000, News and Views, American Planning Association) by Brad Segal.
This publication describes how business improvement districts can be a critical component of downtown revitalization strategies and features several cases to illustrate how BIDS are used.

"Business Improvement Districts: Tool for Economic Development"
(International City Management Association publication) by Brad Segal.
This definitive handbook provides a step-by-step, "how-to" guide for the formation of Business Improvement Districts.

"A New Generation of Downtown Management Organizations"
(April 1998 Urban Land Magazine) by Brad Segal.
This article details the latest trends in downtown organizational development with case studies from Stockton, CA, Springfield, MO, Billings, MT, & Denver, CO.

"Style-High City"
(June 1999 America West Airlines Magazine) by Lisa Jones.
This article is written about P.U.M.A. president Brad Segal and his experiences with Denver and other downtowns.

"Stabilizing the Urban Core"
(November 1998 Urban Land Magazine) by William H. Hudnut III.
This summation of ULI Mayors Forum in Boise, ID looks at downtown development issues and strategies for western cities. Brad Segal was a participant in this forum.

"An Old Commercial District Goes From Cold to Hot"
(November 1995, Urban Land Magazine) by Brad Segal.
This article chronicles the economic development efforts in the Lower Downtown Historic District in Denver prior to the construction of Coors Field.

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