Creating space for social and sustainable businesses while reducing subversion
Published on
20/12/2024
About this challenge
Netherlands
Challenge description
Cities are struggling with subversive crime in commercial properties within urban areas. One solution is to focus on attracting impact-driven businesses to the city. This approach addresses two challenges at once: reducing subversive crime while increasing social value.
This city is looking for
We are looking for a city that can serve as a source of inspiration for addressing subversive crime and promoting impact-driven entrepreneurship. The ideal city would have:
Practical examples of successful interventions
A proven track record of innovative solutions that have reduced crime in commercial properties through targeted policies or collaborative efforts.
A focus on impact-driven entrepreneurship
Examples of how impact-driven businesses contribute positively to urban development, both economically and socially.
Collaborative partnerships
Initiatives where government, businesses, social organizations, and residents work together to create solutions.
Policies and strategies
Clear policies or strategies that effectively combine crime prevention with attracting or supporting social and sustainable enterprises.
Opportunities for learning
A city willing to share its approach, including challenges and success factors, to provide insights applicable to our own context.
Innovative approaches
Unique and creative methods the city employs to combat crime while simultaneously creating social value.
Community engagement
Examples of how local residents and businesses are involved in the initiatives, fostering broad support and participation.
This city should inspire, challenge, and offer concrete ideas to help address these issues in our own urban context.
Practical examples of successful interventions
A proven track record of innovative solutions that have reduced crime in commercial properties through targeted policies or collaborative efforts.
A focus on impact-driven entrepreneurship
Examples of how impact-driven businesses contribute positively to urban development, both economically and socially.
Collaborative partnerships
Initiatives where government, businesses, social organizations, and residents work together to create solutions.
Policies and strategies
Clear policies or strategies that effectively combine crime prevention with attracting or supporting social and sustainable enterprises.
Opportunities for learning
A city willing to share its approach, including challenges and success factors, to provide insights applicable to our own context.
Innovative approaches
Unique and creative methods the city employs to combat crime while simultaneously creating social value.
Community engagement
Examples of how local residents and businesses are involved in the initiatives, fostering broad support and participation.
This city should inspire, challenge, and offer concrete ideas to help address these issues in our own urban context.
City size
Small city (50k to 250k inhabitants)
Author
Roos Marinissen
Netherlands
Secretary
City Deal Impact Enterpreneurship
