We’re really lucky with #TheVacantShopsAcademy to be working with a number of #BID managers on tackling #highstreet vacancy challenges (with more just joining)…

🎤 …but it was interesting and inspiring to sit quietly (for me) at the back of the room for The BID Foundation #PlacesForEveryone event, and hear presenters and panellists talk about the huge range of other projects and initiatives they’re leading in our places.

Sooooo much passion, commitment, experience, resilience and attention to detail to draw on. An enjoyable and insightful day including the launch of their ‘Manifesto for Towns and Cities’ of which more next week.

🙏 Thanks for the invite.

#20YearsOfBIDs #placemaking

📸 Did want to use as the main image this striking guy you pass on the way to the venue if you train in (as we always try to do), and hope no-one’s in jestful connections mode…! 😉