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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
Description: "Woodhaven's Jamaica Avenue, from Dexter Court to 100th Street, is a bustling commercial zone in the heart of the dynamic Woodhaven community ... The Woodhaven Business Improvement District (WBID) is a band of property owners, business men and women, as well as community leaders, dedicated to improving Woodhaven commerce."
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Subject: Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Woodhaven Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Woodhaven's Jamaica Avenue, from Dexter Court to 100th Street, is a bustling commercial zone in the heart of the dynamic Woodhaven community ... The Woodhaven Business Improvement District (WBID) is a band of property owners, business men and women, as well as community leaders, dedicated to improving Woodhaven commerce."
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Subject: Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Woodhaven Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve healthy, vibrant communities. We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes--but our work is not over when our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities that residents can be proud of."
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Subject: Community development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation
Borough: Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The White Plains Road District Management Association (WPRDMA) doing business as the White Plains Road Business Improvement District (BID) was established May,1994, as a not-for-profit community economic development organization with a mission to maintain and enhance business conditions in a four-block area in the Bronx with over 100 stores. The area extends from Bolton Street east along Pelham Parkway South to White Plains Road and south for three blocks to Brady Avenue."
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Subject: Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: White Plains 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 mission of the Westchester Square Business Improvement District (WSBID) is to make the Westchester Square district cleaner, safer, more beautiful and to undertake enhancement projects. We focus our efforts on the supplemental sanitation, promote and market the area's diverse business and cultural offerings."
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Subject: Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Westchester Square Business Improvement District (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Bronx
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Westbeth Artists’ Housing was conceived in the 1960’s as a partial solution to the acute need to provide affordable housing and studios for artists and their families. In so doing, it became one of the first examples of adaptive reuse of industrial buildings for artistic and residential use in the United States."
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Subject: Housing, Artists’ studios
Group: Community development
Creator: Westbeth Artists' Housing (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
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
Description: "The mission of WHDC is to promote increased economic opportunities and quality of life to sustain a vibrant West Harlem community ... WHDC is a model organization that effectively manages the Community Benefits Agreement with Columbia University through organizational collaborations and leveraging of resources to make significant contributions to the lives of the people of West Harlem."
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Subject: Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: West Harlem Development Corporation
Coverage: Manhattanville (New York, N.Y.), 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: "We’re working to ensure a complete cleanup of the toxic development sites in Gowanus to protect current and future residents, by demanding that Gov. Kathy Hochul guarantee that these sites be cleaned according to State law. "
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Subject: Community development, Gowanus Canal (New York, N.Y.), Environmental protection, Zoning, Contaminated sediments, Urban development
Group: Community development
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Vision joins with others to prmote livable, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible growth on Long Island through Smart Growth. Smart Growth focuses on infill re-development and open space preservation. It supports mixed-use, mixed-income communities that are convenient, attractive, pedestrian-friendly and make affordable housing and public transportation desirable and realistic."
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Subject: Sustainable development, Community development--Environmental aspects
Group: Community development
Creator: Vision Long Island
Coverage: Long Island (N.Y.)
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: Neighborhood planning, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Village Alliance (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: Greenwich Village (New York, N.Y.)
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: "Founded in 1966, UPROSE is Brooklyn's oldest Latino community-based organization. An intergenerational, multi-racial, nationally recognized community organization, UPROSE promotes sustainability and resiliency in Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood through community organizing, education, indigenous and youth leadership development, and cultural/artistic expression."
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Subject: Community development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Uprose (Organization : New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Union Square Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that works to ensure the Union Square district's continued growth + success by providing a wide-range of services + programs including sanitation, public safety, economic development, marketing + events, and by investing in the beautification of Union Square Park."
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Subject: Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Union Square Partnership (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Times Square Alliance, founded in 1992, works to improve and promote Times Square - cultivating the creativity, energy and edge that have made the area an icon of entertainment, culture and urban life for over a century."
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Subject: Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Times 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 Third Avenue Business Improvement District, established in 1988, promotes the growth, vitality and visibility of the Bronx’s most trafficked commercial corridor ...Our programs include economic development and retail services, sanitation and security departments that augment the city’s own services, streetscape improvements, horticulture installations, event planning, and Visitor Services. 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. "
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Group: Community development
Creator: Third Avenue Business Improvement District (Bronx, 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: "The Point Community Development Corporation is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) dedicated to youth development and the cultural and economic revitalization of the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx. We work with our neighbors to celebrate the life and art of our community, an area traditionally defined solely in terms of its poverty, crime rate, poor schools and substandard housing."
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Subject: Hunts Point (New York, N.Y.), Historic districts--Conservation and restoration, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: The Point Community Development Corporation (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: 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 New York-Connecticut metropolitan region includes New York City, Long Island, the lower Hudson Valley, and the coastal region of Connecticut stretching from Stamford to New Haven ... The Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program supports metropolitan and multijurisdictional planning efforts that promote coordinated housing, land use, economic and workforce development, transportation and infrastructure investments in a manner that empowers jurisdictions to consider the interdependent challenges of these issues specific to their region."
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Subject: Housing, Transportation, Regional planning, Sustainable urban development, Sustainable development
Group: Community development
Creator: New York-Connecticut Sustainable Communities Consortium
Coverage: New York Metropolitan Region
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
Description: "Founded in March 1995, the BID has provided services and programming aimed at making Sunset Park 5th Ave a better place to live, work, and shop. It is funded through a special assessment that is paid by district business and property owners."
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Subject: Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Sunset Park 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 mission of the Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District is to invigorate and enrich the economic life of the neighborhood by creating a safe, welcoming and dynamic commercial district in Sunnyside, Queens."
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Subject: Community development, Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: Sunnyside Shines 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 Steinway Astoria Partnership, as it is now known, continues the work started in 1991 as the Steinway Street Business Improvement District, addressing the issues of the property owners and over three hundred businesses of Steinway Street."
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Subject: Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Steinway Astoria Partnership
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Since 1993, the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation (SIEDC) has served as the lead advocate for economic development on Staten Island. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, SIEDC’s mission is to enhance Staten Island’s economy by promoting public and private investment, and encouraging responsible and sustainable development, all of which improve the quality of life and provide broad and diverse employment opportunities in the borough."
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Subject: Economic development, Community development, Sustainable development
Group: Community development
Creator: Staten Island Economic Development Corporation
Coverage: Staten Island (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Staten Island
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: "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: "Soho Strut is a network that connects SoHo-based business owners, retail managers and residents through a robust online community and monthly & quarterly meetups. Soho Strut promotes local businesses and the unique charm of New York City’s SoHo district via business interviews and reviews, as well as special events that bring together the neighborhood business community."
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Subject: Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Soho Strut (Organization)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The BID for SoHo’s Broadway seeks to foster a unique, vibrant, mixed-use district with enhanced maintenance and public safety, effective advocacy and administration, technical and professional services for its members, and strategic capital improvements." Succeeded by: http://sohobroadway.org/
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Subject: Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: SoHo Broadway Initiative (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
Description: "The BID for SoHo’s Broadway seeks to foster a unique, vibrant, mixed-use district with enhanced maintenance and public safety, effective advocacy and administration, technical and professional services for its members, and strategic capital improvements."
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Subject: Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: SoHo Broadway Initiative (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Rockaway Business Alliance will initiate efficient community programming in addition to providing business resources and tools to operate and grow with community-oriented mechanisms, while offering an empowering collective to share input on community and business needs, supporting one another through collaboration."
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Subject: Rockaway (New York, N.Y.), Community development, Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: Rockaway Business Alliance
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "We inspire all generations of Rockaway residents to care for their environment and community. We provide civic engagement and youth development programs that advance social equity and the physical well-being of our vibrant coastal neighborhood in Queens, New York."
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Subject: Sustainability, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability & Equity
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Description: "RISE : NYC is a Superstorm Sandy business recovery and resiliency program that helps New York City small businesses adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change through the use of innovative technologies. The competition funds projects at Sandy-impacted small businesses to prepare their buildings, energy systems, and telecom networks for extreme weather. RISE : NYC launched in January 2014 and received over 200 applications from over 20 countries around the world."
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Subject: Economic development, Hazard mitigation, Coastal zone management, Climate change mitigation, Hurricane Sandy, 2012
Group: Community development
Creator: New York City Economic Development Corporation
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: "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
Description: "Rebuild by Design uses collaborative, design-driven problem-solving to help communities and cities build resilience. Communities can overcome existing creative and regulatory barriers by cultivating collaboration between designers, researchers, community members, government officials and subject-matter experts."
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Subject: Climate change mitigation, Sustainable design
Group: Community development
Creator: Rebuild by Design (Project)
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "In response to the passage of LL18 and the regulations set out by OSE, a group of one- and two-family homeowners have united to form a group, RHOAR. Our diverse coalition currently comprises hundreds individual homeowners. We live in all five boroughs and represent 75% of all City Council Districts. We advocate for the return of our rights and autonomy, so we have the flexibility of short-term rentals to afford and maintain our homes. RHOAR is a self-funded, self-organized grassroots group not affiliated with Airbnb or any home sharing platform."
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Subject: Homeowners, Rental housing
Group: 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: The Queens Civic Congress [is] an organization devoted to the betterment of Queens by listening to the people of Queens and taking action. Formed in 1997 through the merger of the United Civic Council of Queens and the Eastern Queens Civic Council, the Queens Civic Congress represents more than 100 civic and other community organizations throughout the borough of Queens."
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Subject: Community development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Queens Civic Congress (Queens, New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: Queens (New York, N.Y.)
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Queens Civic Congress is an organization devoted to the betterment of Queens by listening to the people of Queens and taking action. Formed in 1997 through the merger of the United Civic Council of Queens and the Eastern Queens Civic Council, the Queens Civic Congress represents more than 100 civic and other community organizations throughout the borough of Queens. "
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Subject: Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Queens Civic Congress (Queens, New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: Queens (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
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
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: "The Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District is comprised of 16 blocks between Howard Avenue and Mother Gaston Blvd extending along Rockaway Avenue between Glenmore and Belmont Avenues. The BID delivers services to our many merchants and owners and has a meaningful impact on our community through quality of life initiatives."
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Subject: Community development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Pitkin 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: "Open New York is a member-driven pro-housing organization. We advocate for equitable development that expands all housing options for New Yorkers, including both affordable and market rate housing. Affordable housing means affordable housing for everyone: those earning minimum wage, working families, public servants, immigrants, young people, seniors, those who recently arrived and the longtime residents – all New Yorkers."
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Subject: Housing
Group: Community development
Creator: Open New York (Organization)
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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Group: Community development
Creator: Open New York (Organization)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "OneNYC 2050 is a strategy to secure our city’s future against the challenges of today and tomorrow. With bold actions to confront our climate crisis, achieve equity, and strengthen our democracy, we are building a strong and fair city. Created under the requirements of Local Law 84 of 2013, OneNYC 2050 is New York City’s long-term strategic plan."
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Subject: City planning, Sustainable design, Housing, Education, Transportation
Group: Community development
Creator: New York (N.Y.). Office of the Mayor
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island
Status on live web: Unavailable
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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 mission of the North Brooklyn Chamber 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, Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: North Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The NoMad Alliance [NOrth of MADison Square Park] is a not-for-profit organization committed to building a better community and growing local business."
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Subject: Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: NoMad Alliance (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The NoMad Alliance [NOrth of MADison Square Park] is a not-for-profit organization committed to building a better community and growing local business."
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Subject: Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: NoMad Alliance (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The NoHo Business Improvement District (BID) is a non-profit organization of property owners, businesses, residents, and government officials working to improve NoHo's quality of life and promote its economic and cultural vitality."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: NoHo 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: "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
Description: "Neighbors United Below Canal (NUBC) represents thousands of stakeholders in the diverse and unique communities below Canal Street and the surrounding area. We are community organizations, businesses, activists with support from our elected officials. NUBC’s members have a unified voice against Mayor de Blasio’s proposal to build the tallest jail in the world, standing 490 ft. tall at 124-125 White St, currently occupied by The Tombs and the Manhattan Detention Center, immediately adjacent to Chung Pak low income senior residence."
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Subject: Lower East Side (New York, N.Y.), Community development, Jails--Design and construction
Group: Community development
Creator: Neighbors United Below Canal (Organization : New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "NY Renews is a coalition of nearly 200 environmental, justice, faith, labor, and community groups, and the force behind the nation’s most progressive climate law. "
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Subject: Environmental justice, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: NY Renews (Organization)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: The Montague Street Business Improvement District covers a three-block commercial area in Brooklyn Heights.
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Subject: Economic development, Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Montague Street Business Improvement District
Coverage: Brooklyn Heights (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
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: "The Metropolitan Council on Housing is a tenants’ rights membership organization made up of New York City tenants who believe in our motto of “housing for people, not profit.” We formed 60 years ago to fights for a city where everyone has access to safe, decent, affordable housing. We organize tenants to stand up not only for their individual rights, but also for changes to our housing policies."
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Subject: Housing, Apartment dwellers, Landlord and tenant
Group: Community development
Creator: Metropolitan Council on Housing (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
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: "The Madison Avenue BID extends from East 57th to East 86th Street on Madison Avenue and also encompasses the commercial areas of its adjacent side streets. The district is comprised of approximately 250 buildings, 500 cooperatives and condominium units and over 800 businesses, and includes some of the world’s most celebrated boutiques, galleries, restaurants and hotels."
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Subject: Madison Avenue (New York, N.Y.), Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Madison Avenue Business Improvement District
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
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: 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 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: "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 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: "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
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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: "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
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: "Industry City is an innovation ecosystem that serves to benefit its tenants and the wider community. Its 35 acres is located on the waterfront in Sunset Park, Brooklyn."
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Subject: Economic development, Industrial sites
Group: Community development
Creator: Industry City (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance (HYHK) is a not-for-profit neighborhood business improvement district. The HYHK district is broadly defined as West 42nd Street to the north, Eleventh Avenue to the west, West 30th Street to the south and Ninth Avenue to the east. Our work involves supplemental sanitation services, streetscape improvements, neighborhood horticulture and beautification projects, and assistance to our small businesses. In addition, we are the NYC Parks Department's official maintenance and operations partner for Bella Abzug Park, located in Hudson Yards."
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Subject: Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: Hudson Yards Hell’s Kitchen Alliance
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "Since July 2009, the Hudson Square Connection has overseen the transformation of Manhattan's former Printing District into a thriving creative hub ... The area we manage is generally bounded by West Houston Street on the north, Canal Street on the south, 6th Avenue on the east, and Greenwich Street on the west."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Hudson Square Connection
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
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: "Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI) is committed to the holistic revitalization of Harlem. We provide economic development and empowerment opportunities to help Harlem residents rebuild and sustain their community. "
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Subject: Community development, Harlem (New York, N.Y.), Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
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
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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 Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund (GCEF) is a joint program of the New York State Office of the Attorney General and Department of Environmental Conservation. The GCEF program is an environmental grant program created by the State of New York with monies obtained through a settlement with ExxonMobil over its Greenpoint oil spill."
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Subject: Historic districts--Conservation and restoration, Community development--Environmental aspects, Greenpoint (New York, N.Y.)
Group: Community development
Creator: Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund
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: "The name GatewayJFK was chosen by the Board of Directors in the September of 2017 to help craft a neighborhood identity. Gateway was chosen because we are a major port of call for goods shipped through JFK airport, and because of our proximity to the Gateway National Recreation Area."
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Subject: Economic development, Community development, John F. Kennedy International Airport
Group: Community development
Creator: Greater JFK Industrial 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 Grand Street Business Improvement District (BID) is a nonprofit economic and community development organization serving Grand Street and its businesses from Union to Bushwick Avenues in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The mission of the Grand Street BID is to create a vibrant commercial district and improve the quality of life for the community. Its principal activities include supplemental sidewalk cleaning, graffiti removal, the promotion and marketing of local businesses and community activities in order to provide a clean, safe and inviting district, making it a great place to live, work and shop."
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Subject: Community development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Grand Street 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: "Founded in the mid 1980s, the Grand Central Partnership (GCP) manages one of the largest business improvement districts in the world, comprising 76 million square feet of commercial space in a 70-block area with irregular borders stretching from 35th Street to 54th Street and from Second Avenue to Fifth Avenue. With the Beaux Arts masterpiece Grand Central Terminal as our geographic anchor, the neighborhood offers the very best of New York City--it is a bustling center of commercial activity by day, and a destination for fun and culture by night."
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Subject: Economic development, Neighborhood planning, Grand Central Terminal (New York, N.Y.)
Group: Community development
Creator: Grand Central Partnership
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
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: "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: "GNCJ was founded as a racially and socioeconomically diverse coalition to elevate the voices of the Gowanus community in New York City’s planning process for Gowanus, Brooklyn. Over the past 5 years, GNCJ actively organized to ensure that the NYC DCP rezoning of Brooklyn’s Gowanus neighborhood would further fair housing, as well as environmental, racial, and economic justice. "
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Subject: Community development, Gowanus Canal (New York, N.Y.), Housing
Group: Community development
Creator: Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Brooklyn
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "We serve New York’s storied Garment District, in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Working in partnership with local building owners and businesses, we improve the quality of life and economic vitality in this authentic New York neighborhood. The Garment District Alliance, formerly the Fashion Center BID, is a not-for-profit corporation, established in 1993."
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Subject: Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Garment District Alliance (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.), Garment District (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Forest Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) was formed to support businesses along Forest Avenue between Broadway and Hart Boulevard. Since it’s founding in 2004, the Forest Avenue BID has played a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and inviting environment for it’s community. With creative budgeting for sanitation, graffiti removal, public safety, landscaping, marketing and advocacy, the BID continually strives to enhance Forest Avenue’s position as Staten Island’s premiere neighborhood."
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Subject: Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: Forest Avenue 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
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: "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: "Flushing Willets Point Corona LDC is a nonprofit organization that serves the Flushing, Willets Point and Corona communities. We focus on initiatives in housing, health and wellness, open space, environmental remediation, and transportation."
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Subject: Community development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Flushing Willets Point Corona LDC
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Queens
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The Downtown Flushing Transit Hub Business Improvement District (BID) or "Flushing BID" is a not-for-profit organization that was formed in September 2003 by property owners, businesses, residents and community leaders with a stake in the downtown Flushing community."
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Subject: Community development, Economic development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: Downtown Flushing Transit Hub Business Improvement District
Borough: Queens
Description: "The Flatbush Nostrand Junction Business Improvement District, commonly referred to as “The Junction BID,” is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization founded in 2007. Managed by the Flatbush Nostrand Junction District Management Association, Inc., the Junction BID serves as an information source, providing its constituents with business support and access to cost-saving programs. The BID represents “The Junction” throughout the borough, city and state.
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Subject: Community development, Economic development
Group: Community development
Creator: Flatbush Junction 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: "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: "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
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Subject: Housing and health, Urban health, Evidence-based design
Group: Community development
Creator: Fitwel (Organization)
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
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: "The East Village Community Coalition works to recognize, support, and sustain the built and cultural character of the East Village. This character includes a diverse population; low-rise, human scale blocks and affordable buildings with historic and architectural significance; a multitude of community gardens; indigenous stores and businesses; and the neighborhood’s history and ongoing tradition as a haven for those seeking freedom to express artistic, creative, and social concerns."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Historic districts--Conservation and restoration, Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration, Historic preservation
Group: Community development
Creator: East Village Community Coalition (New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.), East Village (New York, N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The mission of the East New York Farms Project is to organize youth and adults to address food justice in our community by promoting local sustainable agriculture and community-led economic development. East New York Farms! is a project of the United Community Centers in partnership with local residents."
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Subject: Neighborhood planning, Community gardens
Group: Community development
Creator: United Community Centers (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)
Coverage: New York (N.Y.)
Borough: Manhattan
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The East Harlem/El Barrio Community Land Trust (EHEBCLT) works to develop and preserve community-controlled, truly and permanently affordable housing, commercial, green and cultural spaces in East Harlem/El Barrio that prioritizes households of extremely low to low incomes."
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Subject: Housing, Land trusts
Group: Community development
Creator: East Harlem/El Barrio Community Land Trust
Borough: Manhattan
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: "The East Brooklyn Business Improvement District (EBBID) is the first and one of the oldest industrial business improvement districts in NYC. The EBBID is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization formed in 1983 by property owners, businesses, and other interested groups in this community. The EBBID is primarily comprised of light manufacturing and distribution businesses. The EBBID provides a wide variety of services to member businesses, including ombudsman and district maintenance services, which are designed to make the EBBID a better place to live, work and visit."
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Subject: Community development, Neighborhood planning
Group: Community development
Creator: East Brooklyn Business Improvement District
Borough: Brooklyn
Status on live web: Unavailable
Collector: Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Description: "The mission of the Alliance for Downtown New York is to provide service, advocacy, research and information to advance Lower Manhattan as a global model of a 21st century Central Business District for businesses, residents and visitors. The Downtown Alliance manages the Downtown-Lower Manhattan Business Improvement District (BID), serving an area roughly from City Hall to the Battery, from the East River to West Street."
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Subject: Community development
Group: Community development
Creator: Alliance for Downtown New York
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: 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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