Voting for the Gowanus Business Improvement District (BID) is underway! A major section of 4th Ave would be included in the new district and FOFA is proud to support and endorse the BID. A BID promises to bring additional resources to the area, specifically, green infrastructure, improved sanitation and maintenance of sidewalks as well as support for small businesses on the corridor and nearby areas.
On November 14, as part of a Gowanus Oversight Task Force Meeting, the BID plan was presented to the general public. A full video recording of the 2 hr meeting is HERE. FOFA co-chair Grace Freedman is a member of the BID formation subcommittee and was part of the evening’s panel to explain and advocate for the new BID.
More information about the BID is here: https://gowanusimprovementdistrict.org/
If you are a property owner or tenant within the boundary, please vote YES on the initiative. In order to be approved by the city, 51% of all property owners and commercial tenants in the proposed area must vote yes on the official ballot. (Votes from residential tenants and other close-by neighbors also count towards "broad support" for the BID).
The Official Online Ballot is HERE. Paper Ballots are also available. For a paper ballot, contact, gowanusimprovementdistrict@gmail.com.
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Read more about the meeting with quotes from steering committee members in this article from the Brooklyn Paper: https://www.brooklynpaper.com/gowanusians-move-form-bid-biz-residents/
If you'd like to get more involved, there is a Volunteer Ambassador program starting in January 2025 to help with outreach. Email: gowanusimprovementdistrict@gmail.com or use this form.
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From the Gowanus Improvement District Website:
What Will a Gowanus BID Do?
Prioritize local businesses and residents - Support community-led programming and marketing, such as public art, performances, outdoor markets, promotion of local businesses and education, to help keep our unique neighborhood vibrant.
Advocate for a more resilient neighborhood - Speak out for investment and agency coordination in flood mitigation, stormwater management, remediation, streetscape improvements and other capital projects, while providing direct support to residents, businesses and property owners.
Create thriving waterfronts, parks and streets - Provide consistent, expert maintenance of waterfront esplanades and supplemental maintenance of parks and streetscapes. Open spaces will be clean, green and accessible to the entire community.
More info: https://gowanusimprovementdistrict.org/
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