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Subject: Land use, City planning, Vacant lands, Open spaces, Community development
Group: Open and public spaces
Creator: 596 Acres (Organization)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "As a 501(c)3 non-profit Business Improvement District covering 44 blocks of central Greenwich Village, the Village Alliance works with area property owners, businesses, residents, cultural and academic institutions to ensure the district continues to grow and succeed. Our mission is to enhance the neighborhood’s quality-of-life by creating a cleaner, safer, greener and more enjoyable environment for all who live in, work in and visit Greenwich Village."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Village Alliance (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "BAMRA was formed in 1992 to serve the residents and merchants from Houston Street to West Third Street and from Mercer Street to Avenue of the Americas. An all-volunteer not-for-profit organization, we provide a wide range of services and support for our neighbors and businesses."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Bleecker Area Merchants' and Residents' Association
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Welcome to Bayside Village BID, the commercial corridor of one of Queens’ oldest and friendliest neighborhoods. Bayside Village BID was created in 2008 in support of our local businesses. We host street fairs and events, sponsor holiday decorations, and provide additional sidewalk cleaning throughout the BID. "
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Subject: Economic development, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Bayside Village BID (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Bed-Stuy Gateway BID, located in central Brooklyn, is one of Brooklyn's most prominent commercial and cultural focal points. We represent a growing, eclectic community of entrepreneurs, nonprofit and arts organizations, families, artists, advocates who are proud to call Bedford-Stuyvesant--home. Since 2009, we have partnered with our neighbors and stakeholders to enrich our community through economic development while promoting our cultural diversity."
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Subject: Bedford-Stuyvesant (New York, N.Y.), Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Bed-Stuy Gateway Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: Bedford-Stuyvesant (New York, N.Y.), New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Church Avenue BID covers thirteen blocks along Church Avenue from Flatbush Avenue to Coney Island Avenue and contains approximately 150 merchants. The BID is located in the heart of Flatbush, a vibrant multi-cultural neighborhood in central Brooklyn. The BID has been in operation since 1984. The Church Avenue BID provides supplemental services to the merchants and property owners within the district. These services include: sanitation, marketing, business development, streetscape improvement, and advocacy. Additionally, the BID gives merchants and owners an opportunity to be active in their community and take responsibility for making Church Avenue a better place to shop and do business."
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Subject: Economic development, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Church Avenue Business Improvement District
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "We promote and protect affordable homeownership in New York so that middle- and working-class families can build strong, thriving communities."
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Subject: Housing, Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Center for New York City Neighborhoods
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Since 1958, the Cobble Hill Association has been a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the quality of life in this unique urban neighborhood. The CHA sponsors social and cultural events, including the concerts in the park and the Halloween parade, and serves as a vigorous advocate for Cobble Hill with elected officials, city agencies, real estate developers, public and private institutions, and others."
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Subject: Cobble Hill (New York, N.Y.), Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Cobble Hill Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Since 1958, the Cobble Hill Association has been a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing the quality of life in this unique urban neighborhood. The CHA sponsors social and cultural events, including the concerts in the park and the Halloween parade, and serves as a vigorous advocate for Cobble Hill with elected officials, city agencies, real estate developers, public and private institutions, and others."
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Subject: Cobble Hill (New York, N.Y.), Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Cobble Hill Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: The Cooper Square Committee’s mission is to work with area residents to contribute to the preservation and development of affordable, environmentally healthy housing and community/ cultural spaces so that the Cooper Square area remains racially, economically and culturally diverse."
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Subject: Cooper Square (New York, N.Y.), Community development , Housing
Group: Community development
Creator: Cooper Square Committee
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Ditmas Park Association was founded in 1908 and is said to be one of the oldest homeowner associations in the country. In 1981, Ditmas Park was designated an historic district by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission."
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Subject: Historic districts, Ditmas Park (New York, N.Y.), Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Ditmas Park Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership is a not-for-profit local development corporation that serves as the primary champion for Downtown Brooklyn as a world-class business, cultural, educational, residential, and retail destination."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Downtown Brooklyn Partnership
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "East Harlem Preservation, Inc. (EHP) is a volunteer-driven, non-commercial, 501(c)3 advocacy organization founded in 2005 to promote and preserve the neighborhood’s history and diversity. EHP seeks to empower underserved low-income, and working families in East Harlem/El Barrio and surrounding areas by providing free and unfiltered local news and information about local programs and upcoming events through our popular social media accounts, website, and monthly newsletter."
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Subject: Historic districts--Conservation and restoration, Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: East Harlem Preservation
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "As a reaction to significant community concerns with the planning process in the Brooklyn neighborhoods around the Gowanus Canal, Gowanus By Design uses the web as a vehicle to propose design solutions and comment on the ongoing clean up and development proposals."
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Subject: Urban renewal, Neighborhood planning, Community development , Canals, Gowanus Canal (New York, N.Y.)
Group: Community development
Creator: Gowanus by Design (Organization)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Graham Avenue Business Improvement District, on Graham Avenue (the Avenue of Puerto Rico) from Broadway to Boerum St. including Moore St., Flushing Avenue, Debevoise St. and all the main streets side streets, is the largest, uniquely affordable, and growing shopping area in Williamsburg. The Graham Avenue BID supports retail growth by encouraging new stores and restaurants to locate here and expand its customer base from the surrounding communities.
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Subject: Community development , Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: Graham Avenue Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Our mission is to unite and advocate for the varied businesses of Greenpoint, Williamsburg and Bushwick around the shared goal of improving the community's commercial landscape and stimulating the local economy."
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Subject: Community development , Historic districts--Conservation and restoration, Greenpoint (New York, N.Y.)
Group: Community development
Creator: Greenpoint Chamber of Commerce (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Much of Downtown Jamaica’s commercial district is managed, beautified, and promoted by the nonprofit Jamaica Center Business Improvement District “BID”. Our nonprofit seeks to make the Jamaica Center business district a thriving business hub and an enjoyable destination to shop, work, live and visit."
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Subject: Economic development, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Jamaica Center Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Jackson Heights Green Alliance (JHGA) is a 501(c)(3) community-based organization that advocates for increased open space in Jackson Heights, New York. Founded in 2007 by a group of residents concerned about the lack of park space in the neighborhood, the JHGA has since launched several initiatives, including the 78th Street Play Street, the Grow-A-Park campaign, and created the 78th Street Public Plaza."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Jackson Heights Green Alliance
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Our Mission: To provide human services and supports that improve the lives of people living in our community [Midwood, Brooklyn] while fostering an inclusive and vibrant commercial district."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Midwood Development Corporation
Coverage: New York (N.Y.) , Midwood (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Midwood Park Association, founded in 1908 and was recently awarded historic district designation for the neighborhood."
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Subject: Midwood (New York, N.Y.), Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Midwood Park Association
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "As a department within Pratt Institute, Pratt Center for Community Development works closely with faculty and students from multiple disciplines, leveraging the Institute's architecture, planning, and design resources, in support of community-driven plans for a more sustainable and equitable New York City."
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Subject: Sustainable urban development, City planning, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Pratt Center for Community Development
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "In 2002, Red Hook Initiative (RHI) began as the Red Hook Health Initiative, a community health project of a local hospital. It was formed in response to the severity of health and social issues in Red Hook, as well as a belief in the community's strengths... In 2006, Red Hook Initiative (RHI) became a independent 501(c)3 in order to expand in scope to better meet community needs. As RHI's programming bloomed, and our roots in the community deepened, RHI's vision and mission clearly emerged as youth development supported through community building efforts."
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Subject: Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Red Hook Initiative
Coverage: Red Hook (N.Y.), New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Rocky Hill Civic Association
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Kings Highway BID serves 225 businesses on 25 blocks between Ocean Avenue and Ocean Parkway, including part of Quentin Road, from Coney Island Avenue to East 13th Street. This stretch of Kings Highway is unique; a “regional commercial center” in a sea of dense residential development, it also forms the boundary between Brooklyn Community Districts 14 and 15. Historically, this commercial corridor was considered part of Flatbush. Over time, consensus has shifted its location to Midwood, though Homecrest and Madison lie immediately adjacent."
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Subject: Economic development, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Kings Highway District Management Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Our work over the years controlling inappropriate development pressures has helped contribute to the phenomenal rise in our neighborhood’s property values. Our achievements in historic preservation have turned SoHo into one of the most renowned landmarked districts in the city. Our success at curtailing nightclubs and late-night bars have ensured a quiet neighborhood in the evening once the shoppers and tourists depart."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning, Historic preservation
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: SoHo Alliance (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: SoHo (New York, N.Y.), New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Description: "The South Beach Civic Association of Staten Island, NY is a group of neighboring, non-partisan citizens acting together to solve community problems. We strive to spark discussion and inspire civic achievement in order that everyone may enjoy their homes, families and quality of life."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: South Beach Civic Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Staten Island
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "South Bronx Unite is a coalition of South Bronx residents, organizations, and allies working together to improve and protect the social, environmental and economic future of the South Bronx."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: South Bronx Unite
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood Alliance, Inc. (DBNA) is an organization working to enhance life for residents affected by the Atlantic Yards Project. DBNA seeks to create a vibrant community for those of all ages and income levels through the establishment of a comprehensive community health and wellness center; early childhood, youth, and senior citizens centers linked through an intergenerational initiative; an office of Arena-Related Programs, responsible for making Barclays Center available to the community throughout the year by providing complimentary tickets to games and events; and, a Project Gallery for documenting and celebrating the creation of the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) as well as Brooklyn's rich history."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Downtown Brooklyn Neighborhood Alliance
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Village Alliance has been a leading advocate for the Village community for over twenty years. As a Business Improvement District, the Alliance works with area residents, businesses, cultural and academic institutions to ensure the district continues to grow and succeed. Our mission is to enhance the neighborhood's quality-of-life by creating a cleaner, safer and more enjoyable environment."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Village Alliance (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.) , Greenwich Village (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The West Side Federation represents block associations, neighborhood associations, tenants’ associations, and other community-oriented groups on the Upper West Side, an area covering 59th to 110th Streets, Central Park West to Riverside Drive. For more than 35 years, the Federation has been working to improve and maintain the quality of life here."
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Subject: Community development , Upper West Side (New York, N.Y.)
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: West Side Federation of Neighborhood & Block Associations (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Economic development, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: 165th Street Mall Improvement Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The 29th Street Neighborhood Association, The Initiative for a Sustainable Midtown, was founded to protect and foster the quality of life of our community from 24th Street to 33rd Street and from 8th Avenue to First Avenue."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: 29th Street Neighborhood Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Founded in 1990 and based in Jackson Heights, Queens, the 82nd Street Partnership is an award-winning neighborhood development organization governed by a board of directors comprised of property owners, commercial tenants, government officials and community leaders. A not-for-profit entity, the Partnership is responsible for managing and promoting the local business improvement district (BID), which covers four blocks and includes 44 properties, a triangle plaza, and nearly 200 businesses."
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Subject: Community development , Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: 82nd Street Partnership (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Victorian Flatbush is an area of turn of the century residential neighborhoods that stretches from the southern edge of the Parade Grounds south to Avenue H, and from Coney Island Avenue east roughly to Flatbush and Bedford Avenues. It is the direct historical descendent of the Town of Flatbush, one of the six towns that became the Borough of Brooklyn."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Beverley Square West (Organization : New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Brighton Neighborhood Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Since its incorporation in 1980, the Bronx Shepherds Restoration (BSR) has been a leading force bringing much needed services to the residents of the Bronx. Our membership today consists of approximately 40 member churches, 99% of which consist of minority congregations."
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Subject: Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Bronx Shepherds Restoration Corporation
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Chinatown Partnership has been working with the Chinatown Business Improvement District to engage the community and lead efforts to improve the neighborhood’s physical environment through the Clean Streets initiative, streetscape improvements, enhanced lighting gateways, and wayfinding projects such as the NYC Dept. of Transportation's WalkNYC."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Chinatown Partnership (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Chinatown Working Group (CWG) was formed in October 2008 as a community-based planning initiative on the future of Chinatown in New York City. The goal was to support the community's residents, workers, businesses and visitors. Chinatown Working Group members include Chinatowns stakeholders representatives of community groups, Community Boards #1, 2 & 3 and interested parties. The effort focused issues of shared concern throughout Chinatown including but not limited to affordability, preservation, revitalization and the social and economic well being of families, seniors and youths."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning, Chinatown (New York, N.Y.)
Group: Community development
Creator: Chinatown Working Group (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Clinton Housing Development Company (CHDC) is a non-profit housing organization committed to developing New York City's Clinton community and surrounding neighborhoods through the provision of permanent affordable housing. Since 1973, we have developed and expanded existing and new programs to provide comprehensive housing services from renovation to management to social services."
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Subject: Housing, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Clinton Housing Development Company (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The College Point Civic / Taxpayers Association is an organization of people who live and/or work in the College Point [Queens, NY] community. We come together for a united purpose: to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood. The monthly meeting is an open forum to discuss the goings on in our community and how to improve it. Issues of crime, zoning, building construction, transportation, graffiti, and parks are some of the topics discussed."
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Subject: College Point (New York, N.Y.), Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: College Point Civic/Taxpayers Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Creedmoor Civic Association, Inc. is an organization dedicated to keeping and improving the quality of life in the neighborhood in which it serves. We are located in Bellerose in Queens, New York City. Our boundaries are: Moline Street to the west, 88th Avenue to the north, the Cross Island Parkway service road to the east, and Braddock Avenue to the south."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Creedmoor Civic Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Eastern Queens Alliance is a coalition of civic associations that joined forces in 1989 to address problems, issues and concerns that defied boundaries and plagued all or most of our communities."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Eastern Queens Alliance, Inc.
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Description: "The Fulton Area Business Alliance (FAB FULTON) is a non-profit organization that advocates for and collaborates with small businesses and property owners along Fulton Street in Brooklyn’s neighborhoods of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming community while securing resources and partnerships for initiatives that enhance and promote the district. FAB FULTON is one of New York City’s 76 Business Improvement Districts (also known as BIDs) that acts as a liaison between the City government and neighborhood while supplementing the support that the City government provides to these areas."
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Subject: Community development , Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: FAB Fulton (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Description: "Flatbush Development Corporation (FDC) is dedicated to meeting the needs of a diverse Brooklyn community. FDC identifies and responds to these needs by creating programs, campaigns, and partnerships through economic development, housing, youth, immigration and other initiatives that promote enhanced quality of life, safety, and preservation of our community."
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Subject: Housing, Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Flatbush Development Corporation (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Fort Independence Park Neighborhood Association is a community group dedicated to preserving and improving the quality of life for residents of our historic community."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development , Parks, Fort Independence Park (New York, N.Y.)
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Fort Independence Park Neighborhood Association
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "GOLES (Good Old Lower East Side) is a neighborhood housing and preservation organization that has served the Lower East Side of Manhattan since 1977. We’re dedicated to tenants’ rights, homelessness prevention, economic development, and community revitalization."
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Subject: Community development , Housing, Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Good Old Lower East Side (Organization)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.) , Lower East Side (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Managed by MPC, the Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District (JGHBID) gives support to over 200 businesses within its catchment area, which runs along Jerome Avenue between Mosholu Parkway and East Gun Hill Road and East Gun Hill Road between Jerome and Webster avenues."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Jerome-Gun Hill Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Kew Gardens (New York, N.Y.), Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Kew Gardens Civic Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Kingsbridge BID was founded in 2001 and signed into law by Mayor Giuliani. The mission of the Kingsbridge BID is to improve the shopping district for merchants, property owners and visitors. The BID provides daily sanitation services, monthly graffiti removal, street banners, holiday decorations, shopping maps, advertising, bus shelter posters and landscaping."
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Subject: Economic development, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Kings Bridge Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Founded in 1981, the Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt Development Corporation (KRVC), a not-for-profit organization, aims to encourage and support local initiatives that will build and enrich our community through social, cultural, environmental, health, housing, educational and business enterprises. Our target area is the business and residential community comprised of Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Marble Hill, Riverdale, Spuyten Duyvil, Fieldston, Woodlawn and Van Cortlandt Village. KRVC expands our work to other programs and communities when appropriate."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt Development Corporation
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Lincoln Civic Block Association's mission is to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of our area, to obtain improved public services for the community. To aid in awareness and enforcement of various laws and regulations affecting housing, sanitation services and public safety by working with the appropriate City, State and Federal agencies and to maintain and foster the development of the community interest in civic affairs."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Lincoln Civic Block Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Lefferts Manor occupies an eight-block rectangle within Prospect Lefferts Gardens--described by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission as one of the finest “enclaves of late 19th- and early 20th-century housing in New York City”. Consisting of 600 homes restricted by a single-family covenant, its boundaries are Lincoln Road, Flatbush Avenue, Fenimore Street, and Rogers Avenue."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning, Prospect Lefferts Gardens (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Lefferts Manor Association
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: Founded in 1996 by local, visionary property owners, businesses and not-for-profit institutions, the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District (BID) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit that improves the quality of life in Lincoln Square, a world-famous cosmopolitan area on Manhattan's Upper West Side ... The Lincoln Square neighborhood begins at Columbus Circle at 58th Street and extends north to West 70th Street. On the east, it's bordered by Central Park and on the west by Amsterdam Avenue."
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Subject: Lincoln Square (New York, N.Y.), Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Lincoln Square Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Meatpacking Business Improvement District (BID) is the not-for-profit business alliance of the area whose mission is to support the business community and to keep the area clean, safe and beautiful for locals and visitors alike. "
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhod planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Meatpacking Business Improvement District (BID)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "MORENYC--the Metropolitan Organization for the Real Expansion of New York City--works to expand the population and built environment of New York City in order to create jobs, lower housing costs and save the environment by encouraging more people to live in an urban environment of lower per capita energy use."
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Subject: Housing, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Metropolitan Organization for the Real Expansion of New York City
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Our Mission is to Protect the moderate to low income people from being displaced from the Flatbush Ave, Lefferts Garden area, due to gentrification. We are determined to help true affordable housing, that is based upon the current population income and to provide assistance and support to maintain the current affordable housing stock."
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Subject: Gentrification, Housing, Community development
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Movement to Protect the People (Organization)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The mission of The Murray Hill Neighborhood Association is to continue to make Murray Hill a highly desirable place to live, work and visit. We do this through programs to preserve the neighborhood's historic character, greening and beautification, liaising with local government officials, providing information about the neighborhood to members, and social events."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Murray Hill Neighborhood Association
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "NoHo is a neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. NoHoManhattan.org is dedicated to its news, architectural and social history, landmarks, arts and culture and many contributions to the livelihood of New York City."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: NoHo-Bowery Stakeholders
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council (PHNDC) assesses and represents the needs and concerns of the Prospect Heights community in terms of housing, economic development, physical environment, safety and security, and social services."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council
Coverage: Prospect Heights (New York, N.Y.), New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Rocky Hill Civic Association
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation (SBIDC) provides advocacy and services to help businesses in the Sunset Park, Red Hook and Gowanus neighborhoods grow and create employment opportunities for local residents."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The mission of the HUB Third Avenue Business Improvement District, (BID) is to promote the growth, vitality and visibility of our local business community. The BID’s cost effective public safety and sanitation program services has not only developed a strong working partnership with city agencies, elected officials and local organizations but has also helped to improve quality of life conditions throughout the business district. The BID extends from 148th Street to 153rd Street on Third Avenue and also included areas on Willis Avenue between 148th Street and 149th Street. Also included are areas on 149th Street and Westchester Avenue between Third and Bergen Avenues and Elton Avenue between Third Avenue and 180 feet north of a 153rd Street. The district is comprised of 47 properties and 107 businesses ranging from major chains to locally owned Mom & Pop establishments." Succeeded by: https://thirdavenuebid.org/
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: HUB 3rd Avenue BID (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx) works to address economic and environmental issues in the South Bronx--and throughout New York City--through a combination of green job training, community greening programs, and social enterprise."
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Subject: Vocational training centers, Sustainable urban development, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Sustainable South Bronx
Coverage: New York (N.Y.) , Bronx (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Economic development, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Sutphin Boulevard Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.) , Jamaica (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Lo-Down is a community website dedicated to daily news coverage, including in-depth reporting on urban issues, real estate, popular culture and--most significantly--the people who live and work in one of the world’s greatest neighborhoods, the Lower East Side."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Creator: Litvak, Ed, Rice, Traven
Coverage: New York (N.Y.) , Lower East Side (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The West 102nd & 103rd Streets Block Association is a group of volunteers who work to make our blocks a vibrant, safe, and beautiful community."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: West 102nd & 103rd Streets Block Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Washington Square Association remains the first neighborhood organization and the second civic organization after the Municipal Art Society, in New York City, with over 100 years of service to the neighborhood. The Washington Square Association gained wide recognition and became the inspiration and model for many community-oriented organizations throughout the country."
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Subject: Washington Square (New York, N.Y.), Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Washington Square Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Bronx (New York, N.Y.), Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Blogs/Individuals
Creator: Garcia Conde, Ed
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: West Midwood Community Association
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "In May 2012, Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) was selected by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to assist in developing a new industrial business improvement district on the West Shore of Staten Island. Since its inception in July 2015, the West Shore Business Improvement District (WS-IBID) has provided much needed services including private maintenance, private security, signage and wayfinding, advocacy on behalf of property owners and important infrastructure improvements. The ultimate goal of the WS-IBID is to transform the West Shore into a premier industrial corridor for Staten Island and the City."
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Subject: Economic development, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: West Shore Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Staten Island
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Westerleigh Improvement Society (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: Westerleigh (New York, N.Y.), New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Staten Island
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Woodside on the Move is a grassroots community organization dedicated to making Woodside and Western Queens a better place to live and learn. Our services include one-on-one help with affordable housing, pro bono legal clinics, after school and summer camp, adult ESOL and computer classes, and public events including street fairs and art festivals. Our monthly tenant meetings and rallies are gathering spaces where immigrants, seniors, and other residents can bring their questions, concerns, and voices to the table and act on citywide campaigns for rent stabilization and right to counsel."
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Subject: Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Woodside on the Move (Organization)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Community development , Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: 86 Street Bay Ridge Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The African American Planning Commission (AAPC) Inc., is a New York City-based 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization committed to reducing homelessness and addressing the related issues of domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance abuse, shortage of affordable housing, and unemployment in the communities in which we live and serve."
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Subject: Housing, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: African American Planning Commission, Inc.
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative (BCDI) is a community-led effort to build an equitable, sustainable, and democratic local economy that creates wealth and ownership for low-income people of color—what we call economic democracy."
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Subject: Community development , Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: Bronx Cooperative Development Initiative
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Canarsie Strong Community Engagement Project is a program of FCOCI (Foresee Community Outreach Center) which creates public events, community networking, activities and forums for engagement to empower and assist the community to establish its voice to assess, plan, create and implement sustainable solutions to address its unmet needs, issues and concerns post disaster."
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Subject: Community development , Emergency management, Disaster relief, Canarsie (New York, N.Y.)
Group: Community development
Creator: Canarsie Strong Community Engagement Project
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "For over 80 years, CHPC’s research has helped to shape public policy to improve the City’s housing stock and quality of life in NYC’s neighborhoods. Our methodologies combine data analysis, policy analysis, case studies, and interviews."
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Subject: Housing, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Citizens Housing and Planning Council (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The City Club of New York promotes thoughtful urban land use policy that responds to the needs of all New Yorkers. We provide a forum for public discussion of development issues affecting the urban environment and advocate vigorously for solutions that best serve the greater good."
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Subject: Community development , Land use
Group: Community development
Creator: City Club of New York
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "City Parks Foundation (CPF) is the only independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer programs in public parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City. At CPF, we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through sports, arts, community development, and education programs for all New Yorkers. Our programs and community building initiatives--located in more than 350 parks, recreation centers, and public schools across New York City--reach 425,000 people each year."
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Subject: Community development , Parks
Group: Open and public spaces
Creator: City Parks Foundation (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: DUMBO Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: East Midtown Partnership (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Formed in 1988, the Flatbush Avenue Business Improvement District provides services to keep Flatbush Avenue from Parkside Avenue to Cortelyou Road clean, safe, and profitable for its businesses. The BID is supported through a special tax assessment levied on properties within the BID which pays for supplemental sanitation seven days a week; a security program; holiday lights, banners, and advertising promoting the Avenue as a shopping destination; donations to local charities that benefit the Flatbush community; and administrative costs, like salaries, rent, and office equipment."
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Subject: Community development , Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: Flatbush Avenue Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Since our founding in 2006 as the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership, our organization has helped transform the bustling and diverse neighborhood we represent into a vibrant and shared place for residents, commuters, visitors, and an ever-growing business network. In January 2022, our service area expanded from Flatiron proper to include all of NoMad and extend to 20th Street and Sixth Avenue. We’re thrilled to continue serving this larger community as the Flatiron NoMad Partnership."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Flatiron NoMad Partnership
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Fordham Road BID focuses on sanitation, marketing and promotions and capital improvement projects for the Fordham Road area. Our sanitation services include both street cleaning and snow removal services seven days a week, graffiti removal for street furniture, and community beautification projects, including tree plantings, banner installation and annual holiday lighting."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Creator: Fordham Road Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Fordham Road BID focuses on sanitation, marketing and promotions and capital improvement projects for the Fordham Road area. Our sanitation services include both street cleaning and snow removal services seven days a week, graffiti removal for street furniture, and community beautification projects, including tree plantings, banner installation and annual holiday lighting."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Fordham Road Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Purpose and Guiding Principles: Work towards an eco-safe and healthy Gowanus Canal corridor and watershed including restoration of the natural environment; Save and protect its industrial heritage and support its innovative and creative future; and Maintain an organization that affords communication opportunities to the community at large."
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Subject: Environmental quality, Neighborhood planning, Community development , Canals, Gowanus Canal (New York, N.Y.)
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Friends and Residents of Greater Gowanus
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Cooperative Economics Alliance of New York City (CEANYC) strengthens and expands community-led, democratically-controlled initiatives — from worker, financial and consumer co-ops to community land trusts and gardens, mutual housing, and low-income housing co-ops. Our goal is to build an economy based on values of social and racial justice, ecological sustainability, cooperation, mutualism, and democracy."
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Subject: Community development , Housing
Group: Community development
Creator: Cooperative Economics Alliance of New York City
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Cooperative Economics Alliance of New York City (CEANYC) strengthens and expands community-led, democratically-controlled initiatives — from worker, financial and consumer co-ops to community land trusts and gardens, mutual housing, and low-income housing co-ops. Our goal is to build an economy based on values of social and racial justice, ecological sustainability, cooperation, mutualism, and democracy."
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Subject: Community development , Housing
Group: Community development
Creator: Cooperative Economics Alliance of New York City
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Environmental quality, Neighborhood planning, Community development , Canals, Gowanus Canal (New York, N.Y.)
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Gowanus Canal Conservancy
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Greenpointers (Organization)
Coverage: Greenpoint (New York, N.Y.), New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood Coalition (HKNC) was formed in 2020 by residents, block associations, local organizations, business improvement districts and small business owners to address the dramatic change to our community in the wake of COVID-19. As a historic neighborhood in the heart of Manhattan, we believe that Hell’s Kitchen still plays a vital role in the life of our City. HKNC believes that the City must ensure public health and safety throughout the district for all permanent and temporary residents and guarantee that vulnerable residents receive the social services they need."
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Subject: Hell's Kitchen (New York, N.Y.), Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Hell’s Kitchen Neighborhood Coalition
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Our story is simple, we are neighbors with mutual interest in the attaining a better standard of life in our neighborhood. We consist of tenants and homeowners. Quality of life without interfering with our communities way of life is paramount to our organization."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Harlem Neighborhood Block Association
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Kew Gardens Civic Association (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Partnership’s mission is to enhance the unique and diverse character of the Lower East Side by improving overall quality of life and supporting the continued growth and vitality of the local economy."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Lower East Side Partnership
Coverage: New York (N.Y.) , Lower East Side (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Long Island City Partnership (LICP) is the neighborhood development organization for Long Island City. Our mission is to advocate for economic development that benefits the area's industrial, commercial, tech, cultural, tourism, and residential sectors. The goal is to attract new businesses to LIC, retain those already here, welcome new residents and visitors, and promote a vibrant and authentic mixed-use community."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Long Island City Partnership
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Midtown South Community Council, a not-for-profit 501c3 organization, is devoted to building better neighborhoods and stronger relationships within the Midtown South of Manhattan, which stretches from 29th Street to 45th Street, and 9th Avenue to Lexington Avenue."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Neighborhood associations
Creator: Midtown South Community Council (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Officially, the Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association (MMPCIA) began in 1981, when Patricia Pates-Eaton, Harold Dolly and others organized a meeting of neighbors to address the improvement of the quality of life in the area in and around the Mount Morris Park Historic District."
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Subject: Community development , Neighborhood planning
Group: Neighborhood associations
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Neighbors United Below Canal (NUBC) represents thousands of stakeholders in the diverse and unique communities of Lower Manhattan. NUBC comprises residents, organizations, businesses, community activists, and elected officials. NUBC members have come together to speak with a unified voice against Mayor de Blasio’s proposal for a new jail at the Louis J. Lefkowitz building on 80 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan."
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Subject: Jails -- Design and construction, Community development , Lower East Side (New York, N.Y.)
Group: Community development
Creator: Neighbors United Below Canal (Organization : New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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Subject: Community development , Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: North Flatbush Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Center for an Urban Future is a public policy organization dedicated to improving the overall health of New York City and serving its long-term interests by targeting problems facing low-income and working-class neighborhoods in all five boroughs."
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Subject: Community development , City planning, Planning, Quality of life, Community organization
Group: Community development
Creator: Center for an Urban Future (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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