Results of Commercial Corridor Inventory and Survey

Most participants are pleased with the Corridor Cleaning Assistance Program, but their major concerns remain around cleanliness, security, and community

cohesion.

SURVEY RESPONSES

79 Operating Businesses (66% of Possible Buildings)39 Vacancies (33%)

Approximately 26 New Vacancies Since Last Inventory6 New Businesses

18 Businesses (25%) Participated in Survey

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I completed a commercial corridor inventory over the course of the summer of 2017 in order to help the Village of Arts and Humanities and the local business asscociation better un-derstand how the corridor has changed in the last five years. This commercial corridor has been struggling to activate more storefronts, but recently undertook a massive streetscape redesign project to attract new customers. After I designed and conducted a survey with the business owners, and completed an inventory of the commercial property, I was able to help the busineess association understand the strengths and weaknesses of the corridor. From this point, I helped to connect them to professional resources around further loans and consumer profile research for the neighborhood.

VILLAGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIESProfessional Work, Summer 2017

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Village of Arts & Humanities2544 Germantown AveKing House Chinese Food2550 Germantown AveLee’s Cleaners2554 Germantown AvePeople’s Paper Co-Op2546 Germantown AveBest Fresh Fish Market2560 Germantown AveDouble Star Food Market2562 Germantown AveMannon Perfume & Electronics2606 Germantown AveMy Nail Salon2608 Germantown AveAfrican American Dollar Store Plus2610 Germantown AveCK Wigs2618 Germantown AveLa Casa Maria Children’s Clothing Store2624 Germantown AveAl-Madina Body & Oil Varieties2628 Germantown Ave

Verizon Wireless2644 Germantown Ave

Germantown Ave Appliances2630 Germantown AveBarbershop and Salon2634 Germantown AveToto’s Fish & Chips2636 Germantown AveChristina’s Ladies Fashion2638 Germantown AveYok’s Electronics2640 Germantown Ave

Proline Electronics2646 Germantown Ave

PT Nail Salon2654 Germantown AveVision Optics2658 Germantown AveMetro PCS2660 Germantown AveLehigh Pharmacy1006 Lehigh AveBravo Health Advance Care Center1010 Lehigh AveSun Pay2700 Germantown AveSigy’s Electronics2708 Germantown Ave

Sweet Sunna Body Oil & Varieties2714 Germantown AveAl Baraka Muslim Fashion2716 Germantown AveSuaad Islamic Fashion Place2718 Germantown AveAl Madina Body Oil & Varieties2720 Germantown Ave

Park’s Shoe Center2732 Germantown AveSun Rise Chinese Food2748 Germantown AveHouse of Refuge 2750 Germantown AveF Dollar Warehouse Barber Shop 2752 Germantown AveT&R Food Market2756 Germantown Ave

Church of God in Christ Jesus Evangelistic Center2814 Germantown Ave

Aiken’s Barber Shop2812 Germantown Ave

New Germantown Grocery Water Ice2759 Germantown AveGermantown Chiropractic Center2755 Germantown AveGermantown Coin-Op Laundromat2821 Germantown AveA-Level Inc. Salon2757 Germantown AveChildren’s Positive Palace Too2747 Germantown AveCenter for Literacy and Learning2745 Germantown AveLegend Sportswear2743 Germantown AveCrown Fried Chicken2737 Germantown AveStar Wear Body Oils & Perfumes2733 Germantown AveTurning Heads2731 Germantown AveHope Rising Child Learning Center2721 Germantown AveWomen’s Clothing Store2707 Germantown AveLeo’s Apparel2705 Germantown AveBoost Mobile2701 Germantown Ave

Family Dollar2649 Germantown AveRainbow2645 Germantown AveBlizzadelphia Unisex Hair 2643 Germantown AveAl-Minar Books & Islamic Fashhion2639 Germantown AveShoe Plus2631 Germantown Ave

Timco Design’s Fashion Sportswear2607 Germantown Ave

Gentle Dental2627 Germantown Ave

Stan “The Man” Dry Cleaners2625 Germantown Ave

Sall’s Hair Braiding2611 Germantown AveOne + Seven Variety Store2601 Germantown Ave

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BUSINESS OWNERS

MEETINGSafeCam & Corridor Safety Shopper Incentives Supports & Grants Available Business Association

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BUSINESS8/17

Thursday6PM

Village of Arts & Humanities2544 Germantown AveFor More Info Please Call

215-225-7830

S A V E T H E D A T E

The Germantown & Lehigh Business Association

What Does the GLBA Do?The GLBA provides the

business community with an independent voice,

and creates the space for business owners to discuss

challenges and explore strategic alignment and

collaborative opportunities

The Focus of the GLBA: Build bridges between members of the Germantown & Lehigh businessowners

Advocate on behalf of local business interests

Excecute a business attraction agenda to bring new businesses to the Corridor

Connect members to capacity building and technical assitance opportunities

Promote community engagement, innovation, and best practices

Market the Germantown & Lehigh Corridor and its businesses throughout the region

Why Join the GLBA?Your business will get

connected to other business-es, giving you a wide range of resources including free

and discounted business development opportunities.

More importantly, it provides you with the opportunity to

showcase your leadership in the revitalization of the

Corridor.

Become a Member!Sign-up if interested, and a member of the GLBA Steering Committee will visit you to complete

your application form and member survey

is commited to supporting business owners, operators, entrepreneurs, and the revitalization of the

Germantown & Lehigh Commercial Corridor as a viable shopping destination

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