Once a community has the information necessary to understand the challenges facing its commercial areas, the hard part begins: development of a strategic plan. While it's easy to generate "wish lists", BDI, on the basis of its decades of experience, can guide you toward what's worked in other communities, saving you costly mistakes and refining your vision. What are realistic priorities and goals for your business area as it exists now? What is a workable schedule that allocates critical resources over an extended time most appropriately? The strategic plan will also help you determine the desired functions of your commercial areas and the organizational structure for your improvement efforts including which organization will lead.

Many BDI clients take advantage of BDI-led public meetings––called Strategic Visioning Workshops––that invite local citizens to share their opinions on proposed redevelopment. The resulting sampling of local thought helps craft an action plan that reflects community consensus and is especially valuable when physical appearance changes are under discussion.

BDI is committed to support your community from its initial interest in business district improvement through physical implementation. Its strategic plan is your community's blueprint for change!