Abstract
Business improvement districts (BIDs) are dominant economic development tools in North America today, with more than 1500 in place in the United States and Canada alone. BIDs are place-based private–public partnerships created for the purpose of enhancing local economies through the provision of member defined services and infrastructure. The 67 BIDs in operation in New York City today collectively control more than $100 million in revenue. This article considers the implications of differences in BID structure for their ability to serve the interests of members, places, and the broader urban public of the city writ large. The key finding is that while BIDs in New York are reflective of privatization trends, they do not always benefit the public that they serve.
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