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)
Clifton Business District
NBDIPProject Description
120 Committed Volunteer HoursCTM & CBPA
Private Maintenance Commitment Individual Business Owner
Benefit All Residents of Clifton Regardless of Income Level
Clifton Business District
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
Clifton Business District
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
NBDIP
NBDIPJobs Retained / Jobs Created / Businesses Assisted
Clifton Business District
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
Clifton Business District