August 12th, 2024

Place Management Through Multi-Sector Partnerships

In the fall of 2023, the Georgetown Global Cities Initiative, in partnership with the UN-Habitat’s Urban Thinkers Campus, hosted a series of ten roundtable conversations titled “International Practices of Place Management through Multisectoral Partnerships.” Throughout our event series, we engaged with place management practitioners and experts from cities like Johannesburg, Doha, and New York City, gaining insights into the unique practices tailored to each locale’s sociocultural context, governance structures, and fiscal landscapes. Our series not only explored different practices of place management around the world but also highlighted how multisectoral partnerships between the public and private sectors empower community voices and build capacity for place management entities. The discussions delved into diverse models and place-based approaches to issues such as homelessness, public realm management, economic development and inclusive cultural development.

GGCI would like to extend a special thank you to all of our global partners who advanced this dialogue with us.

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1. Uwe S. Brandes, Faculty Director, Georgetown University and Georgetown Global Cities Initiative

2. Sheila Foster, The Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Urban Law and Policy; Professor of Public Policy, Georgetown University

3. Valerie-Joy Santos, Senior Urban Specialist, World Bank Group

4. David Downey, President and CEO, International Downtown Association

5. Richard Bradley, Adjunct Faculty, Georgetown University

6. Ethan Kent, Executive Director, PlacemakingX

7. Kenyattah Robinson, President & CEO, Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District

8. Tim Tompkins, Adjunct Professor of Urban Planning; Executive Director, New York University; Shared City Shared Space

9. Ayanda Roji, Senior Manager; Convenor, Center on African Public Spaces

10. Debbie Hendricks, Operations Executive, Mandela Bay Development Agency

11. Palesa Moreku, Programme Manager, Wot-If? Trust

12. Nokwanda Zakiyyah Shabangu, Strategic Stakeholder Engagement, Wot-If? Trust

13. Sebastien Turbot, Director of Content Development, Earthna Qatar

14. Isabella Rossen, Heritage Program Researcher, Qatar Museums

15. Michael Perrone, Assistant Professor of Paint and Printmaking, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar

16. Marco Bruno, Associate Professor of Master’s in Fine Arts; Co-Founder, Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar; MOTOElastico

17. Arshee Ansari, Program Coordinator, LIWAN Design Studios and Labs

18. Steve Millington, Professor of Place Management; Director, Institute of Place Management

19. Nikos Ntounis, Senior Lecturer and Senior Associate, Institute of Place Management

20. Tom Harris, President, Times Square Alliance

21. Kathleen Rawson, President & CEO, The Hollywood Partnership

22. Christian Martin, Executive Director, SOMA West Community Benefit District

23. Tiera Mack, Pitkin Executive Director, Avenue Business Improvement District

24. Camelia Tepelus, Executive Director, Morris Park Business Improvement District

25. Maggie Greenfield, Former Executive Director, Bronx River Alliance

26. Leona Agouridis, Executive Director, Golden Triangle Business Improvement District

27. Greg Clark, Independent Advisor

28. Christopher Leinberger, Founding Partner; Professor Emeritus, Places Platform and George Washington University

29. Ellen McCarthy, Adjunct Faculty, Georgetown University

Place Management Through Multi-Sector Partnerships

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