The academic program at IBEI will need interesting case studies related to placemaking and urban transformation, especially when data can be provided that demonstrates impacts. However, as the program at IBEI is still in the planning stages and has not been formally launched yet, I would prefer that you contact me directly.
Eixos would love to be in touch with other professionals with experience improving downtown urban commercial areas, whether through placemaking, business improvement districts, or other measures. Also very interesting to Eixos would be others working on addressing these issues through data.