Sociable City 101 Seminars

SC 101 Seminars are online seminars by RHI Staff that provide a comprehensive overview of each monthly theme.  

Scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of the Month.

Click here to Register for All 2010 Upcoming Sociable City 101 Seminars (Not Including Archives)

Archives are only avaliable to Sociable City Members for $25 (see below to access archives)

Hospitality Zone Development

April 13, 2010

Hospitality zones are destinations for people to meet and to share food, drinks, music and dance as they socialize. Properly planned and managed, they can be a prosperous investment, centralizing both attractions and services. Successful hospitality zones enjoy revitalized economies and neighborhoods with mixed use, shopping, offices, and residential development. They also serve to enhance attendance at stadiums, arenas and convention centers.

Public Safety

May 11, 2010

Public safety in hospitality zones requires a continuum of collaborative partnerships, from licensing and permitting to enforcement and regulatory agencies. Communication among safety, businesses and residents is key to reducing risk. This seminar will provide an overview of policing strategies and governing systems to increase public safety.

Multi-Use Sidewalks

June 8, 2010

Hospitality zone vitality often extends to the streets and sidewalks through outdoor dining, street entertainment, public markets and vendor shopping. Balancing pedestrian flow and safety with ADA rules, panhandling management and lighting to connect pathways is critical to success. This seminar will provide an overview of key factors for sidewalk vitality and safety.

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Quality of Life

July 13, 2010

Mixed-use development places residents and commercial businesses in close proximity, often resulting in conflicts about noise, trash, vandalism, fights and public urination. This seminar will provide an overview of coordinated approaches to set community standards and hold patrons accountable for behavior to prevent or address impacts to residents and visitors. 

Venue Safety

September 14, 2010

With greater demand for nightlife, there is increased pressure for licensed beverage businesses to prevent sales and service to underage and intoxicated persons, as well as assure the safety of patrons inside venues and as they exit. This seminar will provide an overview of business practices, training and peer associations that enhance venue safety.

Entertainment

October 12, 2010

Progressive cities nurture dining and entertainment opportunities for diverse ages, lifestyles and cultures. Support mechanisms include incentives for business development and retention, as well as assessments of nightlife’s economic value and contributions. This seminar will provide an overview of support systems for vibrant music and entertainment.

Transportation

November 9, 2010 

Planning for a comprehensive network of transportation services such as “safe ride” programs, taxi stands and extended public transportation hours, can help cities ensure safer and more efficient access to and egress from hospitality zones, and reduce impaired driving. This seminar will provide an overview of transportation strategies to meet nighttime demand.