The Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour was more than ticket sales, metallic outfits, horses in outer space, and a showcase of a timeless album. In this special in-person episode, Nimo and Jas discuss the tour's impact on urban planning and local economies. The Renaissance World Tour influenced ten countries, with 56 shows in total. As the highest-grossing tour for any female artist and the highest ever of any artist per show, averaging $10.3 million per show. The New York Times estimated the tour generated $4.5 billion dollars for the US economy. As our listeners know, places and spaces don’t come together without resources. Press play to hear: 

• A closer look at a few cities and their transportation plans for the concert, including Santa Clara, DC, and Houston, to accommodate the influx of visitors
• The importance of addressing urban design and providing safe and equitable transit options for all riders during events
• An Urban Planning Renaissance: Recommendations for planners and policymakers based on the economic impact of Beyoncé's concerts on local economies and the direction of the field in 2024

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Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour Has 'Inconsistent' Hotel Impact From Market to Market

Hotel performance standouts during Beyonce’s world tour | STR 

Beyoncé's "Renaissance World Tour" nears Olympic success with its multibillion-dollar impact on the US economy 

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