Creating a Sociable City

The sociable city nurtures hospitality zones where people of diverse ages, incomes and lifestyles unite as a community to share food, beverages, music and dance.

 

Leaders Unite to Solve Challenges - Capture Opportunity

A unique forum for state and local leaders to share strategies on how to plan, manage and police hospitality zones in downtown districts.

A hospitality zone is a mixed-use area with a concentration of restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs, which also hosts festivals, events and markets.

Well planned and managed hospitality zones:

  • Grow city service funds with increased property value

  • Reduce crime through safety coordination

  • Revitalize business districts by driving foot traffic

  •  Enhance quality of life for residents and visitors

  •  Draw a creative class of entrepreneurs

  •  Expand tourism and convention trade

  •  Propel relocation of corporate headquarters

  •  Support local businesses by capturing event markets

 

Innovative * Collaborative * Inclusive