Wednesday, October 23, 2013

30 Ideas in 30 Days: #4 Temporary to Permanent

30 Ideas in 30 Days

Now we will discuss the extended impact of a Better Block event, i.e. what happens once the event is done.

Idea #4: Temporary to Permanent

Here are just a few ideas of how the improvements made during better block may lead to permanent changes in the project area.

  • Pop-up stores become actual stores.
  • Transportation planning process leads to upgrades and improvements.
  • Pop-up cafes become actual cafes.
  • Mobile vendors and food trucks and carts become bricks-and-mortar businesses.
  • Preservation work begun leads to comprehensive rehabilitation projects.

A commitment to evaluating the success of the event is essential. SurveyMonkey is a valuable tool to gather input from participants, stakeholders, and the public-at-large.

It is also important to make clear to the public a commitment to continuing change. This can be done before, during, and certainly after the event.

To close, if Better Block is viewed as just a freestanding event, then it is a lot of fun. If it is viewed as the initiation of a process that leads to continuous improvement, then it becomes a force to change places for the better now and into the future.

Better Block Middlesborough was held from October 25-27, 2013, in Middlesborough, Kentucky. To help with planning for future events like this, please consider making a donation today!

Managing the Event

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