BIDs are economic development organisations that deliver public services to neighborhoods to supplement the bundle of public services provided by the government. They are authorised by State legislation and are funded by mandatory assessment fees which is paid by merchants and property owners within the district. The services provided varies across BIDs, but they include security , sanitation, capital improvements, neighborhood promotions and business attraction. There are many Business Improvement District LA which are working hard to make the responsible geographical area better by introducing new services, projects and facilities to enhance the destination.

Benefits Bids Bring To A Local Area-

Marketing Activity - Raising A City Or Town's Profile

BIDs work hard to make a real buzz and a positive image for the district. They strategise new methods to generate more visitors which in turn support the area's economy. For example, Kingston first launched  the" Keep it Kingston card". This card was available to permanent employees of Kingston first members and provided special offers and discounts to those in bars, restaurants, entertainment venues etc This is a great opportunity for promoting business in the area and encouraging  more visits to the city, making it an active and lively place .

Encouraging Development And Regeneration Projects

BIDs work hard to get new development to get underway and all businesses are equipped to capitalise from them. A BID strives to make a city or town a better workplace, live and visit-development encourage more visitors so Bids strategize to make sure that the city fully maximizes off the opportunities. For example - Southampton has been working hard on the best way to watermark development and the cultural quarter to make sure that the city reaps all the benefits  possible. The developments provide opportunities for BIDs to hold more events and drive footfall to the place .

Environment And Sustainability Practices

BIDs are mostly heavily involved in green and Infrastructure Projects, making the location more attractive to visitors my friend driving repeat visits. Projects include anything from transport to safety and security to cleaning. The project self increase footfall into a town transport makes the area a more accessible and clean and safe environment that people want to return to.

There are companies which work towards sustainability and have numerous schemes in place. Their strategies aim to reduce delivery's carbon emissions. They have zero to landfill services also. They will collect recyclable waste from businesses for free, reducing waste collection vehicles, the number of waste sacks in the street and business costs.

Enablers Of Events Or Projects

BIDs create events to encourage higher footfall and also help to build awareness. BIDs can bring together many shops, hotels and restaurants to celebrate the luxury and iconic shopping destinations.BIDs organise pop up stands along the street which includes boutique clothing and jewellery, food tasting and also live bands which the surrounding bars supply outside seating and food to enjoy while watching.

There are many more aspects to BIDs than mentioned above, they are working hard constantly to develop, improve and introduce innovations to a district.