CLIFTON BUSINESS DISTRICT

Neighborhood Business

District Improvement Program

Joyce M. Rich

May 20th, 2014

NBDIPProject Description

Two-fold Minor Grant, $30,000. Wayfinding to the Merchants’ Lot Telford Avenue Awning Project

Knowledge of and Support of Clifton Business and Professional Association Clifton Town Meeting (Community Council)

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NBDIPProject Description

120 Committed Volunteer HoursCTM & CBPA

Private Maintenance Commitment Individual Business Owner

Benefit All Residents of Clifton Regardless of Income Level

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Urban Fast Forward Hired, March 2013 Improve, develop, market & promote Clifton Business District

(Ludlow Avenue) Working group: CTM, CBPA, Uptown, 2020

Perceived: Lack of Parking Seen As Reason For Economic Decline of Ludlow Avenue Business District

Visitors, Residents & Local Merchants

NBDIPProject Description / Wayfinding

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NBDIPProject Description / Wayfinding

Reality: Merchants’ Lot has public parking for 92 autos 4 gateways to Ludlow Ave Business District Merchants’ Lot is on Howell Ave & is not visible from Ludlow Ave Small 12”x 20” wayfinding signs to the parking lot

Project Would Guide Visitors to Merchants’ Lot 12’ (foot) parking pylon on Howell Ave Replace directional signs with larger 18”x30” signs

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NBDIPWAYFINDING RESULTS

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NBDIPProject Description / Telford Avenue Awning

In the Heart of Business District is Telford Avenue Across from public plaza Corner that houses Graeter’s, La Poste, & Sitwell’s

Originally Part of Clifton Streetscape Seating area on East & West side of Telford Ave Poles were designed, engineered & erected Tabled due to lack of funding

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Completed Project Respite for shoppers, residents, & visitors Triangles 5’9” x 6’3” x 6”3” A colorful & unique dimension to streetscape Summer shade, protection in inclement weather Gathering place for family, friends & neighbors

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Project Description: Telford Avenue Awning Project

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NBDIPJobs Retained / Jobs Created / Businesses Assisted

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Jobs Retained Retention of an estimated 160 full time equivalent jobs

Jobs Created Creation of an estimated 10 full time equivalent jobs

Businesses Assisted Virtually all of the business owners would benefit from this grant 53 independent business owners on and around Ludlow Ave

NBDIPEstimated Budget

Wayfinding Budget of $16,500. Parking Pylon $11,000. Directional Sign Replacement 2,000. DOTE design refinement,

engineering & specifications 3,500.

Awning Budget of $13,500. Material & Construction $10,000. Connectors to attach awnings 3,500.

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NBDIPProject Status / Time Frame

Assuming Funds Become Available July 1, 2014

Wayfinding Project is Ready to Bid, Laura Martin, DOTE Mid – July Community decides on design

Late July Meet with DOTE for detail specification

August DOTE approval

September DOTE specifications drawn

October Bidding and purchasing approval

Nov – Dec Fabrication and installation

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NBDIPProject Status / Time Frame

Assuming Funds Become Available July 1, 2014

Awning Project is ready to bid, Laura Martin, DOTE Mid – July Community decides on material & color

August Forward to fabricators for pricing

Sept – Oct Bidding, purchasing approval

Oct – Nov Fabrication & installation

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NBDIPSUMMARY

Maintaining a vibrant business district is a challenge for a small community. With the help of this funding the Clifton Community

Hopes to increase foot traffic in the Ludlow Business District As visitors leave their autos in the Merchants’ Lot

They will stroll down Ludlow Ave

Discovering unique boutiques, international cuisine, cultural arts

And an imaginative, colorful awning covered respite on Telford Avenue.

Thank – you for considering this minor grant

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