About Curbside Intel

Curbside Intel is an independent trade publication serving the special tax district ecosystem — Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Community Improvement Districts (CIDs), Special Service Areas (SSAs), Community Benefit Districts, and similar assessment-funded organizations.

We provide ground-level intelligence for the people who actually run these districts: executive directors, operations managers, merchants paying into assessments, and property owners funding the work.

Why "Curbside Intel"?

The curb is where the district happens. It's where the sidewalk meets the street, where merchants set up their A-frames, where foot traffic becomes commerce. Curbside Intel is intelligence gathered at ground level — not from consultants in conference rooms, but from practitioners working the corridor every day.

Our Mission

To deliver practical, practitioner-focused content that helps district professionals do their jobs better. No vendor pitches. No consultant speak. Just real insights from people who've been in the field.

What We Cover

• Block Ops — Operations at the block level. The day-to-day work of running a district: technology decisions, placemaking, merchant relations, and peer case studies. Named for the operational reality that districts are managed block by block.
• Frontage — The merchant's view. Named for the storefront footage that determines assessment rates, Frontage covers what matters to the businesses paying into the district: program verdicts, assessment transparency, and advocacy.
• Good Deeds — For property owners. A play on "deeds" — the legal documents that define property ownership and the good work that protects property value. Covers lease structures, corridor health signals, and investment protection.

Our Community

Beyond the publication, we host a verified peer community where district professionals can exchange operational questions, share resources, and connect with others facing similar challenges. Access is limited to practitioners — no vendors, no consultants.

• Forum — Peer discussions on operations, technology, placemaking, and the day-to-day challenges of running a district. Verified members only.
• Library — Templates, guides, case studies, and tools contributed by practitioners. Practical resources you can actually use.
• Jobs & RFPs — District-specific positions and procurement opportunities. A dedicated board for the people hiring and the people looking.

Contact

For editorial inquiries, partnership opportunities, or general questions:

hello@curbsideintel.com