Event: Exploring Place-based Governance Locally with georgetown’s global cities’ urban thinkers campus
At this September 2023 panel Tompkins joined Georgetown’s Uwe Brandes and leading peacemakers to discuss the evolution of multi-sector place centered partnerships globally.
Report: Go Local! Nurturing Neighborhoods and Advancing Equity
In this July 2023 report for the Regional Plan Association that is useful for any policymakers seeking to empower and enable self-levy districts (often known as BIDs or BIAs), Tompkins outlines the common challenges small place-management organizations face and what New York City could do to address them. While the report is specific to New York City, the core themes — both challenges and solutions — mirror those of hyperlocal place management entities and public space partners in many cities.
News: NYU Marron announces new effort led by tim tompkins: the Sustaining Places initiative
NYU Marron announced in October 2023 that Tim Tompkins will be joining them to lead the Sustaining Places Initiative, which is described here.
Op-Ed: Support Small BIDs
In this July 2023 Op-ed for the New York Daily News, Tompkins outlines how New York City is holding back local partners in less-resourced neighborhoods and how better policies and practices can reduce disparities and empower neighborhood partners.

