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From Roti to Rhubarb
Restore Church Avenue Real Estate Reports Supplemental Sanitation Marketing Business Development Advocacy Report a Problem From Roti to Rhubarb: The Food of Church AvenueFrom Roti to Rhubarb is a program highlighting the food and restaurants of Church Avenue and enhancing the online presence of BID businesses. The program includes two food events in which Church Avenue's cooks lead local volunteers in creating a special dishes for 75-100 people at the Flatbush Reformed Church's soup kitchen, using ingredients donated by Church Avenue stores. The BID also created a free food directory (including recipes, a map and business directory, and entertaining tips) and is organizing a special food-related event which will be held at the BID's April 21, 2013 Church Avenue Street Fair. In addition, the BID created a Facebook page to post sales and specials and is making a major push to increase BID merchants' online presence. From Roti to Rhubarb is funded by AvenueNYC, a program of the NYC's Department of Small Buisness Services, with additional support from am thai, Church Fruit Farm, C-Town, Downtown Natural Market, El Acuario, Fiesta Market, Flatbush Reformed Church, Meat Palace Supreme, Ollie & The Egg, Shayna's, and Wheated. If you have any questions, email MelissaSk@churchavenue.org or call (718) 282 - 2500, x63237. Restore Church AvenueIf you missed the Information Session on Tuesday November 9th, 2010, click here for a copy of the presentation. The Restore Church Avenue program is making grant dollars available to business and property owners on Church Avenue, between East 16th and Ocean Avenue, who wish to make improvements to their commercial properties and businesses. The Restore Church Avenue program may be used to make improvements to a building’s façade, a business’ storefront or interior commercial space. Property and business owners within the program area may apply for up to $50,000 of assistance from the Restore Church Avenue program to make qualifying improvements. Projects such as façade restoration, installation of new signage or awnings or the installation of exterior lighting may be eligible for the program. Projects funded by the program must follow the BID’s design guidelines that help create a uniform storefront appearance on Church Avenue and maintain the historic character of the Avenue. The amount of assistance provided is determined on a case by case basis and the Restore Church Avenue program may only fund a maximum of 75% of a project’s total cost. The Restore Church Avenue Program is funded through the New York State’s office of Homes and Community Renewal’s New York Main Street Program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and can be submitted for review to the BID office at anytime. Projects that have not been approved by the BID before construction starts are not eligible for the Restore Church Avenue program. Below are links to the Restore Church Avenue Program Documents, please review and complete a project application if you would like to seek funding for a project. If you have any questions, e-mail MelissaSk@churchavenue.org or call (718) 282-2500 x63237. Program Documents: Design and Selection Guidelines Additional Resources for Applicants:
Historic Tax Photograph Order Form (photos can also be ordered online by clicking here) Recommended Contractor & Vendor List New York City's Facade Guide to Storefront Design (Part 1) New York City's Facade Guide to Storefront Design (Part 2) New York State Main Street Program 2010 Guidelines (published by the Office of Homes & Community Renewal)
Real Estate ReportsThe BID publishes a real estate report periodically to inform property owners, potential business owners, those in the real estate industry, and other interested parties about real estate trends and available property within the Church Avenue BID. 2013 Real Estate Reports: Church Ave. Vacancy Report Feb. 2013 2011 Real Estate Reports: 2011 2nd Quarter Real Estate Report, Supp. 2011 1st Quarter Real Estate Report (rev. 5/23) We're excited to release the BID's first Church Avenue Real Estate Profile. The profile highlights all the benefits of opening your business on Church Avenue: healthy foot traffic, access to public transportation, current investments to improve the area, and all the free services the BID offers to all its merchants and property owners.
Supplemental Sanitation
Sidewalk Cleaning (The BID Clean Team)The BID provides sidewalk cleaning services seven days a week from 9am to 4pm. The Clean Team keeps the district clean and free of litter. Trainees from the Doe Fund’s Ready Willing and Able program sweep the sidewalks, empty wastebaskets, bag loose garbage, and remove posters and graffiti seven days a week on Church Avenue. The Doe Fund's service on Church Avenue is provided with support from Council Member Mathieu Eugene.
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