Elise Yablonsky and Matt Provolt Earn Leadership in Place Management (LPM) Designation

Posted on 07/16/26 by James in Place Management

Cleveland, OH – Elise Yablonsky and Matt Provolt have recently obtained the designation of Certified Leader in Place Management (LPM) from the International Downtown Association (IDA). Elise and Matt join a community of professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and skills to manage and lead a place management organization.

“It is a demonstration of excellence to our local community that our team members have sought to become accredited at a national level. It's an honor to work with such high caliber place management professionals in our organization.” – Kate Borders, LPM - President, University Circle Inc.

To become an LPM certificant, Elise and Matthew met eligibility requirements, passed a rigorous examination, pledged to uphold IDA’s Code of Ethics and committed to ongoing professional development in the practice of place management.

The LPM certification program provides professionals the ability to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the place management profession while also maintaining a commitment to ethical conduct and personal and professional growth. The exam is comprised of subject matter included in the seven core domains of professional practice developed by IDA. These domains include Leadership Development; Organizational Management; Economic Development; Policy and Advocacy; Public Space Management and Operations; Planning, Design and Infrastructure; and Marketing, Communications and Events.

For more information about IDA’s Leadership in Place Management (LPM) certification, visit downtown.org/certification

About University Circle, Inc.

University Circle Inc. (UCI) is the nonprofit place management organization dedicated to developing, serving, and advocating for University Circle as a vibrant, complete neighborhood.

About the International Downtown Association

The International Downtown Association (IDA) is the premier organization for urban place professionals who are shaping and activating dynamic city center districts. Our members are downtown champions who bring urban centers to life, bridging the gap between the public and private sectors. We represent an industry of more than 2,500 place management organizations, employing 100,000 people throughout North America and growing rapidly around the world. Founded in 1954, IDA is a resource center for ideas and innovative best practices in urban place management. For more information, visit www.downtown.org.