State and city governments are recognizing the importance of music and entertainment to development and revitalization of neighborhoods and districts. Music and entertainment venues are often perceived to be associated with negative impacts on public safety and quality of life. Further, music and other entertainment are often influenced by cultural and generational stereotyping.

The musical styles that venue operators choose to present can sometimes prompt a stereotype perception, creating what amounts to music profiling by the community and law enforcement.

A growing network of diverse, critical thinkers from government music commissions and agencies is forming to share creative ideas that successfully balance community concerns with enhanced opportunities for music and entertainment.