Cities across North America are reaping the benefits and economic enhancement of downtown revitalization investments. Retail shopping, commerce and residential housing lost to suburbia and malls are making a comeback to Main Streets. As the sun sets on a daytime economy, a new café society emerges, one that draws two competing social groups. With Boomers trading in suburbia for convenient downtown access to fine dining and culture and 18-30 year olds seeking late-night music and entertainment, how do we manage the momentum?

The RHI Networking Conference provides a unique opportunity to join a growing network of peers who have uncovered solutions and are willing to share them. In addition, This year's conferences also provide a focus on festivals. As you take the late-night tour you'll experience the impacts and discuss with local leaders and peers from other cities how to better plan, manage and police events and the nighttime economy.

• Is a military or college town or regional tourism destination

• Is challenged with student-oriented bars and clubs

• Is increasing residential housing near the hospitality zone

• Is polarized by how to reduce underage and binge drinking

• Has a dense hospitality zone or heritage entertainment district

• Has large crowds at closing or hosts large scale events

• Is adding high-end residential in an entertainment area

• Wants to build a vibrant music-oriented late-night economy