If you live in a city experiencing some of the growing pains that can be associated with the rapid growth of downtown dining and entertainment zones, then you will be interested in the work of the Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) and its upcoming 2020 Vision Leadership Summit” at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.

Participants in the December 6-9 meeting in Chicago include city teams from 12 US and Canadian cities, representing hospitality, safety, development and residential perspectives. They may choose to attend sessions on a variety of topics, including managing split-use districts, setting up a Hospitality Resource Panel, managing magnet projects like a new arena or stadium, and modernizing regulations. Participants will also receive copies of RHI’s new “Practical Guide to Planning, Managing and Policing Hospitality Zones,” which encapsulates 5 years of research and practice in these areas.

RHI is a non-profit organization that helps businesses and communities create safe and vibrant places for people to socialize.  The organization provides resources to facilitate cooperation and consensus-building among key stakeholders to maximize economic, employment and social benefits while reducing risks to public safety and impacts on the residents. RHI is at work in 13 U.S. and 3 Canadian cities. RHI receives major funding from Diageo, the Diageo Foundation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.