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Clifton Business District

Clifton Business District. Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program. Joyce M. Rich May 20 th , 2014. NBDIP Project Description. Two-fold Minor Grant, $30,000. Wayfinding to the Merchants’ Lot Telford Avenue Awning Project Knowledge of and Support of

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Clifton Business District

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  1. Clifton Business District Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program Joyce M. Rich May 20th, 2014

  2. 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) Clifton Business District

  3. NBDIPProject Description • 120 Committed Volunteer Hours • CTM & CBPA • Private Maintenance Commitment • Individual Business Owner • Benefit All Residents of Clifton Regardless of Income Level Clifton Business District

  4. NBDIPProject Description/ Wayfinding • 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 Clifton Business District

  5. 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 Clifton Business District

  6. NBDIPWayfinding results Clifton Business District

  7. NBDIPProject Description / Telford Avenue Awning • Both projects bid ready • Laura Martin, Transportation & Engineering • Wayfinding signage conceptual drawings • Telford Ave. awning conceptual drawings • 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 Clifton Business District

  8. Project Description: Telford Avenue Awning ProjectNBDIP • 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 Clifton Business District

  9. NBDIPJobs Retained / Jobs Created / Businesses Assisted • 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 Clifton Business District

  10. 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. Clifton Business District

  11. 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 Clifton Business District

  12. 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 Clifton Business District

  13. 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 Clifton Business District

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