Bike Friendly Business Districts
The BID Council in partnership with the SDCBC is launching San Diego’s Bike Friendly Business Districts in June of 2012 the BID Council launched the nation’s largest Bike Friendly Business District (BFBD) Click here for more information on the Bike Friendly Business District Program
PARKLETS- NEW TO SAN DIEGO
San Diego has embarked on a demonstration parklet program in 5 local communities. Currently North Park is permitted and under construction. Four more Parklets will be coming to South Park, El Cajon Blvd, Little Italy and Adams Ave. We are currently working on a how to guide. For more information email mail@bidcouncil.org
ADA Education
On July 26, 1990, Congress passed the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) http://www.ada.gov/pubs/ada.ht…. There was a two year grace period for businesses to comply with the new ADA legislation, which includes a detailed list of specific access and signage requirements. Unfortunately, since this legislation was passed, many landlords and business owners have failed to comply. Many new buildings have been built with little attention being given to access for people with disabilities. More
Maintenance Assessment District (MAD)
A Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) is legal mechanism by which property owners can vote to assess themselves to pay and receive services above-and-beyond what the City normally provides. In the past, MADs were also known as Landscape Maintenance Districts (LMDs) or Lighting and Landscape Maintenance Districts (LLMDs). More
Micro District Program
The City of San Diego recognizes that not all neighborhood business districts may qualify to become a BID, because they lack a “critical mass” of business tax certificate (business license) holders. The smallest BID in the current system has at least 300 assessed members. More If you want to sign up for our 2013 grant list email warren@bidcouncil.org
Public Right of Way Enhancement/ Use Program
The purpose of the Public Right of Way Enhancement/ Use Program is to optimize the growth and income of retail businesses and restaurants by allowing and encouraging the use of portions of the public right-of-way between the curb and the adjacent property line. The Program promotes an environment that encourages pedestrian traffic. It also encourages beautification of the streetscape with landscaping placed in planter boxes and pots. More
Storefront Improvement Program (SIP)
Since 1986, the Storefront Improvement Program (SIP) has provided free conceptual design service and a financial incentive based on the resulting construction costs to small business owners that possess a valid Business Tax Certificate. More
Trees Mean Business
The BID Council runs an urban forestry program by the name of “Trees Mean Business”. An urban forest is a collective mass of trees found within a community’s boundaries, including street trees, privately owned trees, and trees growing on public land such as parks, schools, and institutional grounds. More
