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A public consultation focussed on the Isle of Portland's 'loveability' and the key opportunities and challenges for b-side and its stakeholders to build resilience in 2019 and beyond. The content of this report is intended to be a contribution to building the resilience of b-side as arts organisation on the isle of Portland and to identify future directions for its geo-tourism strategy and fund-raising initiatives. The material presented herein and the views expressed were produced through a consultation process which consisted of a series of workshops with local residents, businesses, charities, government and other organisations. The text represents the interpretation of the findings and the views of the authors and should not be regarded as representing the collective views of b-side or their funders. Compiling of this report was done with the utmost care. However, the authors and the organisations they represent are not liable for any damage resulting from the information provided in this publication.

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Moving to Work (MTW): Housing Assistance Demonstration Program( -- Summary -- Introduction -- What are the Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Programs? -- History and Purpose of the MTW -- Demonstration Program -- Authorizing Legislation -- Policy Context -- Program Implementation and Growth -- Policies Implemented by MTW Agencies -- Merged Funding Streams: Development Activities and Project-Basing -- Public Housing Redevelopment -- Project-Basing -- Sample Policy: Keene Housing Authority (NH) and Project-Based Assistance -- Level of Assistance: Income, Rent, and Conditions of Assistance -- Income and Rent Policies -- Income Policies -- Rent Policies -- Sample Policy: MDHCD (MA) -- Self-Sufficiency Program -- Conditions of Assistance -- New Administrative Flexibilities -- Inspections -- Sample Policy: The Oakland Housing Authority (CA) and Biennial Inspections -- Reporting -- Observations about Outcomes -- Tenant Outcomes -- Public Opposition to MTW Participation: The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) -- Outcomes for PHA Operations -- Future of the MTW Demonstration Program -- Policy Option: Restructure MTW as More Effective Demonstration -- Policy Option: MTW as an Expanded Permanent Program -- Policy Option: The Status Quo -- End Notes -- Chapter 2 -- Moving to Work Demonstration: Opportunities Exist to Improve Information and Monitoring( -- Why GAO Did This Study -- What GAO Recommends -- What GAO Found -- Abbreviations -- Background -- HUD Has Not Identified Standard Performance Data and Indicators Needed to Evaluate the Program -- Although Information on Activities Is Generally Available at the Agency Level, It Varies Due to HUD's Limited Guidance -- Design and Data Weaknesses Have Prevented a Comprehensive Evaluation of MTW

International Perspectives of Festivals and Events addresses contemporary issues concerning the potential of festivals and events to produce economic, social, cultural and community benefits. Incorporating a range of international perspectives, the book provides the reader with a global look at current trends and topics, which have until now, been underrepresented by current literature. International Perspectives of Festivals and Events includes a broad range of research, case studies and examples from well-known scholars in the field to form a unified volume that informs the reader of the current status of festivals and events around the world. In a fast-moving industry where new theory and practice is implemented rapidly, this is essential reading for any advanced student or researcher in festivals and events.

Festival and Events Management: an international perspective is a unique text looking at the central role of events management in the cultural, tourism and arts industries. With international contributions from industry and academia, the text looks at the following: * Events & cultural environments * Managing the arts & leisure experience * Marketing, policies and strategies of art and leisure management Chapters include exercises, and additional teaching materials and solutions to questions are provided as part of an accompanying online resource.