RHI's Sociable City Live Webinars offer professional seminars and an in-depth discussions with leading experts on the nighttime economy. Archived webinars showcase the best strategies from around the globe on planning managing and policing hospitality zones.

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Kate Graham Author Showcase

May 22, 2012: Author & Researcher Kate Graham Presents New Study Findings

Kate Graham presents absolutely crucial information for policymakers to address residents’ concerns about public safety, police officers who manage closing time, and nightlife security staff who want practical advice on how to make their venue safer and reduce liability risk.

Edmonton, Alberta City Showcase

April 24, 2012: “Most Sociable City of the Year (in 2009)” Shares Nightlife Tools & Tips

In RHI’s April 24th, 2012 webinar showcasing Edmonton, Alberta, four representatives from the city provided a comprehensive overview of how Edmonton has systematically addressed challenges by improving public safety and cleanliness, supporting best practices, and passing policy changes that have increased vibrancy. The culmination of these efforts has transformed the perception of nightlife into a positive asset.

Street Vending Best Practices

May 10, 2011: Integrating Food Vendors & Trucks into Cities' Street Scene

In RHI’s May 10^th, 2011 webinar titled, “Street Vending Best Practices,” representatives from four North American cities shared insights on how best practices and legislative policies can support a collaborative relationship between street vendors and cities. Existing misconceptions about street vendor operations have masked their positive social and cultural contributions to communities, as well as their significant impact on local economies, innovative entrepreneurship and brand extension. Best practices for integrating new or existing street vendors into cities are defined through specific case studies where legislative policies, advocacy organizations and associations pose mutually beneficial solutions to challenges faced by vendors, policymakers and other stakeholders. Concerns over competition, unfair legislation, standardization and burdens on infrastructure are a few of the many topics offered by the panelists for discussion.

Alcohol Regulatory Trends

September 9, 2008: Are Today's Regulations Keeping Pace with Tomorrow's Society?

Two leading alcohol beverage attorneys shed light on how local communities, even those located in control states, can regulate on-premise businesses through zoning, conditional use permits, and certificates of occupancy. This discussion explores trends and conflicts such as closing time, server and security training, density, bottle clubs, promoter licensing, mixed age venues, voluntary agreements, entertainment permits, and closed circuit cameras. Demographic shifts place greater demands on cities to manage the growth of nightlife and impacts on public safety and quality of life. Clear and open communication between local interest groups and state alcoholic beverage regulatory agencies is key to success.

Wellington, NZ's Approach to Safety

May 13, 2008: Accredited as a "safe community" by the World Health Organization

Learn how Wellington’s innovative Safety Strategy initiatives successfully address community safety issues in an entertainment district comprised of 336 licensed premises. This presentation gives insights into the journey New Zealand's capital city traveled to reduce alcohol-related harm and facilitate better management of its principal entertainment precinct. Two decades after the country reformed its alcohol regulations to include a host responsibility program as a condition of licensing, significant changes have occurred in the nightlife culture. Learn how licensed beverage businesses are continually engaged to maintain on-going interaction and responsiveness to public safety needs in the community.

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