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Practical resources for district managers. Templates, guides, case studies, and tools — produced by Block Ops and contributed by verified community members.

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Templates & Tools
Assessment Renewal Campaign Timeline Template
A 12-month planning template for assessment renewal campaigns, including merchant outreach milestones, board communication schedule, and petition tracking.
Amanda Yip
Downtown Vancouver BIA
1,247
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Research & Data
District Pulse Q1 2026: Cross-District Benchmarking Report
Assessment rates, renewal confidence, and merchant satisfaction data from 440 surveyed districts. Controlled for funding mechanism and legal structure.
Block Ops Research
Curbside Intel
2,891
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Templates & Tools
Board Report Template: Monthly Operations Summary
A clean, professional template for monthly board reports. Includes sections for financials, programming metrics, merchant engagement, and strategic initiatives.
Tom Reeves
LoDo District, Denver
892
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Templates & Tools
Merchant Onboarding Checklist
Step-by-step checklist for onboarding new merchants to your district, from initial contact through full integration.
Marcus Bell
PDF Checklist 634
Guides & How-Tos
Foot Traffic Analysis Framework
A methodology for measuring and analyzing pedestrian foot traffic in commercial corridors, with sample data collection forms.
Lisa Nakamura
PDF Guide 521
Policy Documents
Editorial
State-by-State BID Enabling Legislation Summary
Comprehensive overview of BID enabling legislation across all 50 states, including formation requirements, assessment caps, and governance structures.
Block Ops Editorial
PDF Reference 1,456
Templates & Tools
Event ROI Calculator
Spreadsheet tool for calculating the return on investment for district events, including direct costs, indirect benefits, and merchant impact.
Kevin Torres
Excel Calculator 478
Tool Guides
CRM Platform Comparison Guide
Practitioner-written comparison of CRM platforms used by districts, including pricing, features, and real-world implementation experiences.
Sarah Mitchell
PDF Guide 723
Case Studies
How Chattanooga Turned Saturday Around: Full Case Study
Complete documentation of the Southside BID's Saturday activation strategy, including timeline, budget breakdown, and measured outcomes.
Kevin Torres
PDF Case Study 1,102
Templates & Tools
RFP Template: District Management Services
A comprehensive RFP template for municipalities seeking district management services, adaptable to various district types.
Rachel Stern
Word Template 389
Guides & How-Tos
Cashback Program Implementation Guide
Step-by-step guide to launching a consumer cashback program in your district, from vendor selection through merchant onboarding.
James Wright
PDF Guide 867
Research & Data
Editorial
Assessment Rate Benchmarking Data 2025
Assessment rate data from 312 districts, organized by district type, geography, and budget size. Updated annually.
Block Ops Research
Excel Dataset 1,834
Guides & How-Tos
New ED First 90 Days Playbook
A structured guide for new executive directors, covering stakeholder mapping, quick wins, board relationship building, and common pitfalls.
Maria Chen
PDF Guide 956
Templates & Tools
Merchant Survey Template
A tested survey template for gathering merchant feedback on district services, programming, and priorities.
Sara Okonkwo
Google Form Template 567
Templates & Tools
District Budget Template with Category Breakdown
A comprehensive budget template with standard district expense categories, revenue projections, and variance tracking.
Tom Reeves
Excel Template 712

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