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Do Business Improvement District (BID) projects synergize or clash with environmental regulations and public policy?

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Do Business Improvement District (BID) projects synergize or clash with environmental regulations and public policy?

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These districts emerged primarily in major downtowns as clean and safe initiatives: how do we fight crime better, how do we obtain clean and safe streets, how do we promote an area? To the extent that BIDs are an urban movement, these BID projects mesh well with environmental planning. The more we implement infill development[2] the more we can take advantage of existing infrastructure as opposed to pushing out the boundaries of the city limits. Infill development is more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Any projects that revitalize, promote, and attract people to the core line-up align well with environmental objectives of getting people to want to live, work, and shop in the downtown areas. Regarding the clash with environmental regulations, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)[3] requires an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (an informational document informing public agencies of the environmental effects of a project, ways to minimize effects, and reasonable alt

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