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1 Lead, Follow, or get out of The Way * Beyond Management to Leadership Make the transition from manager to leader IDA Leadership Retreat April 16 18, 2010 / Toronto / sponsored by *Thomas Paine

2010 IDA Leadership Retreat Toronto / April 16 18 Follow a Leader: Toronto Visit some of Toronto s greatest examples of vital urban centers.

Leadership in the Field mobile tours: Bloor/Yorkville tour Learn about the challenges that were overcome to transform the shabby Bloor streetscape to reflect the high-end properties that line the

Waterfront tour Appreciate how successful advocacy and organization are overcoming the tangle of government agencies with responsibilities in the neglected waterfront area.

Jane Jacobs tour Be inspired by vital inner city neighborhoods that represent the essence of the late Jane Jacobs, the champion of livable cities, who made Toronto her home.

2 2010 IDA Leadership Retreat Toronto / April Follow a Leader: Toronto Visit some of Toronto s greatest examples of vital urban centers. See the city and learn about the role leadership played in accomplishing goals. Talk with the people who made things happen and get your questions answered firsthand! Leadership in the Field mobile tours: Bloor/Yorkville tour Learn about the challenges that were overcome to transform the shabby Bloor streetscape to reflect the high-end properties that line the downtown portion of the street. Waterfront tour Appreciate how successful advocacy and organization are overcoming the tangle of government agencies with responsibilities in the neglected waterfront area. Downtown Yonge tour Understand how a vision was realized in creating a new public square, surrounded by retail and entertainment anchors on Yonge Street, Toronto s main street. Jane Jacobs tour Be inspired by vital inner city neighborhoods that represent the essence of the late Jane Jacobs, the champion of livable cities, who made Toronto her home. Regent Park tour Understand how old approaches to isolating social housing are being abandoned in favor of new approaches that integrate mixed income housing in the city. See the redevelopment underway in Regent Park, Canada s oldest and largest social housing project. The Planning Partnership Take your organization s role Beyond Management to Leadership Whether you re an executive director, senior level manager of a downtown, or a rising star in your organization, you need to act with power, passion and purpose. Get inspired and develop a plan to achieve your goals at IDA s 2010 Leadership Retreat! Who should attend? Current leaders / Up-and-comers / Board members IDA s Leadership Retreat is sponsored by: Civitas Consultants LLC IDA Member Registration is $550. Space is limited. Register now at gh3 Shear Display Urban Marketing Collaborative World s Best Graffiti Removal System/Schooner Sales

We must be the change we wish to see in the world.

Founded in 1954, the International Downtown Association has more than 550 member organizations worldwide. www.ida-downtown.

It is committed to improving and promoting the Downtown Yonge area through investment and advocacy to maintain its position as Toronto s premier shopping, business and entertainment destination. www.

Leadership in the Field mobile tours: This is not your average tour join us on a journey and experience Toronto s greatest examples of moving beyond management to leadership during Leadership in the

Welcome Reception Friday evening s Welcome Reception will be held at Toronto s most significant and historical special events venue, The Carlu.

Now designated a National Historic Site, The Carlu has been completely restored to its original 1930s, Art Moderne glory.

the keynote address on Saturday morning, she ll then lead the group through a 4-hour experience designed to take the concepts introduced to a deeper level. www.signywilson.com, www.thebiggergame.com. NEW!

Program Outline IDA members have told us the smaller, more intimate setting of our Spring events allow for the development of relationships and more time for answers to their questions.

3 We must be the change we wish to see in the world. Gandhi Host Organizations: IDA and Downtown Yonge IDA is the ultimate information source on downtowns and a world leader and champion for vital and livable urban centers. Founded in 1954, the International Downtown Association has more than 550 member organizations worldwide. The Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area (BIA) is the voice of the business community. It is committed to improving and promoting the Downtown Yonge area through investment and advocacy to maintain its position as Toronto s premier shopping, business and entertainment destination. What does the program entail? Leadership in the Field mobile tours: This is not your average tour join us on a journey and experience Toronto s greatest examples of moving beyond management to leadership during Leadership in the Field. See the description in the orange block on the previous page. Welcome Reception Friday evening s Welcome Reception will be held at Toronto s most significant and historical special events venue, The Carlu. Formerly a signature branch of the Eaton s department store chain, the Seventh Floor was an elegant performance venue that was shuttered in the 70s and remained untouched for 30 years. Now designated a National Historic Site, The Carlu has been completely restored to its original 1930s, Art Moderne glory. IDA s reception will be held in the celebrated Round Room, complete with Lalique fountain and chandelier, and will include tours of this unique facility. the keynote address on Saturday morning, she ll then lead the group through a 4-hour experience designed to take the concepts introduced to a deeper level. NEW! Learning Cohorts! Program Outline IDA members have told us the smaller, more intimate setting of our Spring events allow for the development of relationships and more time for answers to their questions. At the Toronto Leadership Retreat, you ll connect with a small team to develop your own plan to address your community s specific leadership needs. Scheduled time throughout the program will allow you to take what you have learned and apply it to your own situation, with a team of your peers available to give you feedback. Bloor West Village s 40th Anniversary Participate in a celebration of the world s first Business Improvement Area (BIA)! Bloor West Village s BIA was created in 1970 when business people in the community decided to take action to promote their 12-block area. On Saturday evening, IDA s Leadership Retreat participants will join a street festival celebrating where it all began. The Bigger Game Downtown professionals get so busy managing their districts that they sometimes lose the big picture. Signy Wilson, an expert on coaching and career education, and faculty member of the Coaches Training Institute, will kick off Saturday morning with a program she calls, The Bigger Game. You ll experience an innovation model that helps individuals, teams and organizations create meaning, gain conviction and courage and grow toward achieving goals and dreams. Not only will Signy deliver Creating and Achieving a Vision How do you develop a vision that is aligned with your organization s objectives? Ryerson University has played a critical leadership role in Downtown Yonge. RU President Sheldon Levy will facilitate a discussion on effectively engaging stakeholders in creating and achieving a common vision. IDA Member Registration is $550 and space is limited. Register now at

When, Where, How? The 2010 IDA Leadership Retreat will begin at noon on Friday, April 16th and end at 1:30PM on Sunday, April 18th.

in place for key initiatives in your organization. Advocacy to the Next Level Downtown leaders are always looking for ways to be more impactful.

initiatives. Consensus Building & Leadership What s the difference between consensus building and leadership?

Beyond Management to Leadership Closing Keynote Downtown DC BID Executive Director Rich Bradley leads a panel of experienced downtown executives in sharing how to move beyond management to leadership

Glen Murray, head of the Canadian Urban Institute and former Mayor of Winnipeg will share his thoughts on the leadership role downtown organizations must play in order for cities to not only survive,

The International Downtown Association invites you to join the #1 professional organization dedicated to helping you create economically vibrant and culturally stimulating downtowns and town centers.

And to make it more affordable, IDA has created a fee structure to suit every member! So visit www.ida-downtown.

Venue The Leadership Retreat will be held at the Delta Chelsea Hotel located in the heart of downtown Toronto in the Downtown Yonge district, 33 Gerrard Street West.

How do I register? A limited number of slots are available for this special program. IDA Member Registration is $550. Go to www.ida-downtown.org (under Events) Register today!

4 When, Where, How? The 2010 IDA Leadership Retreat will begin at noon on Friday, April 16th and end at 1:30PM on Sunday, April 18th. Leadership: Knowledge is Power Veteran downtown executive Paul Levy of Philadelphia s Center City District will help you learn about successful benchmarking tactics and how to ensure measurements are in place for key initiatives in your organization. Advocacy to the Next Level Downtown leaders are always looking for ways to be more impactful. Transportation for America s Outreach and Field Director Ilana Preuss gives tips and tools on how to effectively advocate for government policies that support your organization s vision and initiatives. Consensus Building & Leadership What s the difference between consensus building and leadership? Learn useful behaviors on how and when to execute one over the other from the rich experience of Centro Inc. s Jamie Licko. Beyond Management to Leadership Closing Keynote Downtown DC BID Executive Director Rich Bradley leads a panel of experienced downtown executives in sharing how to move beyond management to leadership of center cities. Glen Murray, head of the Canadian Urban Institute and former Mayor of Winnipeg will share his thoughts on the leadership role downtown organizations must play in order for cities to not only survive, but thrive. Join IDA Now and Save! The International Downtown Association invites you to join the #1 professional organization dedicated to helping you create economically vibrant and culturally stimulating downtowns and town centers. Everything we do at IDA is geared to help put you in touch with the answers you need to move your downtown revitalization effort forward. And to make it more affordable, IDA has created a fee structure to suit every member! So visit and don t waste another day struggling on your own; IDA is here to assist you as you recreate your downtown. Venue The Leadership Retreat will be held at the Delta Chelsea Hotel located in the heart of downtown Toronto in the Downtown Yonge district, 33 Gerrard Street West. A special room rate of $149 for single/double or $169 for triple occupancy is available by requesting the IDA Leadership Retreat, Code: GRSDYBIA. Call or go to How do I register? A limited number of slots are available for this special program. IDA Member Registration is $550. Go to (under Events) Register today! Beyond Management to Leadership / 2010 IDA Leadership Retreat April 16 18, 2010 / Toronto, Ontario, Canada / Registration Deadline: April 2, 2010 Please copy this form. Complete one for each registrant (except partner/spouse) and forward by fax or mail. Name Title Partner/Spouse Organization Street Address City/State/Province Postal Code Country Phone Fax (required) Web site Registration Fees: Full Member $550 $ or Non Member $600 $ + Partner/Spouse $150 $ = $ Please sign me up for The Carlu reception on Friday. Please sign me up for the Bloor West Village reception on Saturday. Choose one mobile tour: Bloor/Yorkville Waterfront Downtown Yonge Jane Jacobs Regent Park Are you a New Member to IDA? Yes No Is this your first IDA Leadership Retreat? Yes No Yes, I would like to Join IDA and Save! Discounted Dues Rate (see Dues Schedule on IDA Website) Based on Annual Operating Budget or Gross Revenues of $ Total Amount Enclosed Charge my: Master Card Visa AMEX + $ = $ Name On Card Card Number Signature Card Expiration IDA Member Registration is $550 and space is limited. Register now at Make check payable in US$ only and mail to: international Downtown Association 1025 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Suite 500W, Washington, DC Phone: (202) Fax: (202) question@ida-downtown.org

organization, you need to act with power, passion and purpose.

5 Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. Steve Jobs Who should attend the IDA 2010 Leadership Retreat? > Current leaders > Up-and-comers Whether you re an executive director, senior level manager of a downtown, or a rising star in your organization, you need to act with power, passion and purpose. Get inspired and develop a plan to achieve your goals at IDA s 2010 Leadership Retreat! > Board members PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Laurel, MD Permit No Thomas Jefferson St., NW Suite 500W Washington D.C. USA 20007

International Downtown Association Membership Benefits

International Downtown Association Membership Benefits Inform. Inf luence. Inspire. International Downtown Association IDA Membership Categories IDA members come from many backgrounds, disciplines, and