What they reported doing
- #1 primary $151KStreetscape Projects: Improving the overall appearance of the district through a combination of beautification and improvement projects.
- #2 $100KMarketing and Communications: Promoting the district to residents and tourists and retaining and devdloping prospective businesses.
What they call their work
What they do
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Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
- Conduct streetscape improvement projectsImplements beautification and infrastructure enhancement projects in the West Village Business Improvement District to improve the physical appearance and functionality of public spaces.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute e-newsletter with business and event updatesProduces and distributes an electronic newsletter to stakeholders in the West Village, providing updates on local businesses and upcoming events.
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Regional Tourism Promotion 1 activity
- Execute marketing and communications initiativesRuns marketing campaigns and communications programs to promote the West Village district to residents, tourists, and potential businesses, enhancing visibility and economic vitality.
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Supplemental Urban Sanitation Services 1 activity
- Provide supplemental sanitation servicesOperates daily supplemental sanitation services within the district to maintain cleanliness and support public health and safety standards.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Zach Owens | Executive Dir. | 40 | $99K |
- Alex Liscio — Board Member
- Andrew Chang — Board Member
- Brooke Schooley — Chairman
- David Gruber — Board Member
- Jason Fein — Board Member
- Jeffrey Shubart — Board Member
- Jonathan Ohebshalom — Board Member
- Marla Wolfe — Secretary
- Megan Flyn — Board Member
- Nicole Barth — Board Member
- Ralph Della Cava — Vice Chair
- Rene Cuenca — Board Member
- Stephen Werther — Board Member
- William Abramson — Treasurer
Who they work with
- City Comptroller Government — Represented by Megan Flynn on the BID board.
- City Councilmember Erik Bottcher Government — City Councilmember representing District 3, involved with the BID as a public representative.
- Manhattan Borough President Government — Represented by Andrew Chang on the BID board.
- Mayor Eric Adams Government — Represented by Leslie Velazquez on the BID board.
How they approach the work
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- District Quality-of-Life Improvement Modelmethodology: community-improvement-district-managementBy maintaining clean and safe streets, managing foot traffic, and reducing commercial vacancies, the organization improves neighborhood conditions and increases public enjoyment, because physical and social order enhances resident and visitor engagement and economic vitality in urban districts.