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Few neighborhoods have within a half-mile Neighborhood Profile radius the wide range of amenities, historic In its walkable 34-block area the Downtown architecture, residential living, state-of-the-art Boston Business Improvement District connects: office spaces, unique retail options, and cultural, dining and entertainment choices that ƒ The historic Theater District in which three archi- Downtown Boston offers. And now, increased tectural treasures—the Paramount, the Modern Theatre, and the Boston Opera House, home to revitalization efforts are working to achieve the acclaimed Boston Ballet—were restored to downtown’s full potential as a premier and their original glory. vibrant destination. Starting or relocating a ƒ Downtown Crossing, the retail center of the district business downtown has never been more with an eclectic mix of shopping options. exciting. ƒ The Ladder District, the side streets between parallel Tremont and Washington Streets. Known for its popular restaurants and nightlife. Revitalization Efforts ƒ Parts of the Financial District, an economic engine The Downtown Boston Business Improvement for the city of Boston. District (BID) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation created in 2010 by over 500 property and business Diverse Amenities owners committed to transforming downtown. With a budget of $3 million (for FY2011), the Downtown Boston defies any singular charac- Downtown Boston BID offers supplemental terization. Its richly diverse amenities—all only programs and services to create a clean, steps away—make this neighborhood con- welcoming, and vibrant evironment that will venient for businesses, employers, and residents. increase business activity in the area. The BID also ■ Major hotels like the Ritz Hotel, Ames Hotel, provides economic development and marketing Hyatt Regency Boston, and Boston’s oldest, the services to promote the district’s amenities and Omni Parker House ■ Luxury condominiums and businesses and to attract and protect investment high-rise rental apartments ■ The historic and in Downtown Boston. revitalized Theater District ■ Unique to Boston, a jewelers district comprised of over 200 independent jewelers and artisans ■ Hundreds Demographics of retail shops and restaurants ■ Suffolk University

The heart of Boston, downtown is both a local and Emerson College ■ Human services and and international crossroad. Downtown Crossing professional services ■ Cultural and historical at its center experiences the densest pedestrian institutions ■ Places of worship ■ Federal and traffic in New England. state courthouses.

ƒ 230,000 pedestrians daily ƒ 165,000 office workers ƒ 14,000 students ƒ 6000 residents ƒ 1800 hotel rooms

Current and Planned Investment* Major Transportation Hub

In the past year alone, major renovations and Downtown Boston is a major hub of our public projects, representing over $200 million of transportation network: The MBTA Green, investment downtown, were completed. Key Orange, Red and Blue subway lines, the Silver projects include: Line and nearly 40 other bus routes, commuter rail and regional train service to Washington 45 Province 31 story 337,098 sf mixed use project with D.C., New York, and Philadelphia all converge ground-floor retail, 150 residential units, health club, here, transporting over 100,000 passengers who and parking. Prices $500k- 2.6 million. visit, work, shop, or do business here daily.

One Boston Place First building in the world to be awarded LEED-EB Gold-Level certification (2007). A Major Employers | Nearly 165,000 office $2.0 million renovation of the ground floor of the professionals work downtown. Among the area’s building to create retail space. Four Green Fields largest employers are the following companies restaurant opened in 2010. and institutions: BNY Mellon Financial Center, Bank of America, Digitas, DLA Piper LLC (US), Paramount Center (Emerson College) 145,000 sf State Street, Fidelity Investments, Emerson renovation and new construction. 550 seat theater, 140 College, and Suffolk University. seat black box theater, 180 seat screening room, 2,000 sf rehearsal space, 150 seat restaurant, 262 bed dormitory. Estimated construction cost $80 million Prime Office Space | Class A office space includes towers at 33 Arch Street, 101 Ames Hotel Purchased April 2007 for $17.7 million. Arch Street, One Boston Place, 50 Federal Estimated cost of renovations $40 million. 125 room Street, 75-101 Federal Street, Lafayette boutique hotel, Woodward restaurant and bar. Corporate Center, and 99 Summer Street. Modern Theatre (Suffolk University) Preservation of the theatre’s façade, as well as new 12-story addition Retail | Downtown Boston has 1.4 million containing a 180-200 bed student residence. Suffolk square feet of established retail space that University incorporated cultural uses on the ground- includes over 500 retail businesses and floor; uses include 2,400 sf black-box theatre (185 seats) restaurants. The retail center is anchored by and 800 square foot art gallery/pre-function space. department store Macy’s, Borders book store, Construction cost $45 million. Building purchased for $2.7 million. and a Food Court with over 100 eating options. Macy’s downtown boasts the highest number of Other completed projects: international visitors of all the Macy’s stores Ritz Hotel and Towers 1.8 million sf hotel, condos, Loews nationwide. Downtown’s historic jewelers district Movie Theatre, Sports Club LA; Lafayette Corporate is home to over 200 independent jewelers and Center 575,000 sf office and 34,000 ground-floor retail artisans. Nearly 50 new retail businesses have space. 10 West Street dormitory beds, retail, and opened in the last three years. As of March restaurants. twelve new leases have been signed in 2011.

Approved upcoming projects include: The Downtown Hayward Place A 15 story mixed-use building with Business Incentives | approximately 12,000 sf of retail, 390,705 sf of residential Boston BID serves as a resource for downtown space (265 units), and up to 125 underground parking businesses and business relocating to Boston. spaces. Estimated construction cost: $200 million, We also help connect business owners to the Purchase price of site: $23 million. Ground-breaking many resources available from the City of summer 2011. Boston, such as Neighborhood Restaurant Initiative, ReStore Boston, Boston Buying Power, Boston Invests in Accessibility Growth, Partners with Non-Profits, Boston Industrial Development Financing Authority, and Boston Local Downtown Boston is known for its walkability, as Development Corporation. www.cityofboston.gov well as its proximity to government institutions, key transportation networks, and major convention Let the Downtown Boston BID be your resource. centers. A connector neighborhood, the district is the link between Boston’s open space treasures, Contact the Downtown Boston BID the Olmsted-designed Emerald Necklace parklands, the Rose Kennedy Greenway and 101 Arch Street, Boston MA 02110 Boston Waterfront, as well as the new Seaport 617-482-2139 Innovation District. [email protected] www.bostonbid.org *Compiled by the Boston Redevelopment Authority.

Cleaning Welcoming About Promoting Connecting Downtown Transforming Downtown Boston Boston BID

Founded in September 2010, the Downtown BID Area Facts Boston Business Improvement District Corp. is a 501(c)3 non-profit made of up of over 500 Number of blocks……….....34 property and business owners committed to District size…………………. 4.2 million sf achieving downtown’s full potential as a vibrant FY 2011 budget………….... $2.9 million Member properties………..528 and thriving destination. We work toward this goal by providing programs and services that will enhance business activity and attract further investment in the area. Economic Development and Clean and Hospitality Marketing Services

Ambassador Program The Downtown Boston BID works to increase business activity and to attract further investment The BID’s mission is to create a vibrant and to downtown. Our economic development welcoming environment for everyone who functions and marketing materials support experiences downtown. To improve conditions property owners, brokers, leasing agents, and to standards that will make downtown a businesses in their efforts to recruit and retain premier destination, the BID has allocated 62% tenants, retailers, employers, residents, customers, of its budget to the Cleaning and Hospitality and visitors to Downtown Boston. Our functions: Ambassador Program. ƒ Develop and maintain regular profiles of the Friendly ambassadors wearing bright orange downtown economy shirts and green jackets are on the streets, seven ƒ Support real-estate brokers in recruiting new days a week, 7 am to 10 pm providing services tenants by downtown market information and that target the needs of the district. advertising available space Ambassadors work to: ƒ Maintain regular communication with downtown

businesses to encourage retention ƒ Remove graffiti from public spaces ƒ Distribute a weekly e-newsletters with over 4,000 ƒ Sweep and power wash sidewalks subscribers to advertise promotions, events, and ƒ Remove litter and weeds district news ƒ Water flower baskets and planters ƒ Promote downtown’s diverse amenities through ƒ Assist pedestrians who need directions local media outlets, concierge organizations and

ƒ Connect homeless individuals to social services tourism bureaus and developing a print and online programs Visitor’s Guide

ƒ Visit business owners regularly to extend the BID’s outreach

Our ambassadors reflect Boston’s rich diversity and collectively they speak eight languages in addition to English. All are trained in first aid and CPR.

Stepping Up Downtown! Markets, Music, and Events

To create a vibrant environment for district residents, workers, and visitors, the Downtown Boston BID schedules regular programming all year round.

Summer Series 2011(May through October)

The Boston Phoenix / WFNX Thursday Night Block Parties Boston’s biggest patio party with Beautification and Capital DJ’s and live music, prizes, beer and wine, and Improvements food from local restaurants. The BID works to improve and maintain the

physical space through landscaping, consistent Art Fridays Downtown’s largest weekly outdoor design, new street furniture, and wayfinding. arts and crafts market, with thousands of patrons shopping for original jewelry, clothing, accessories, and objects in wood, metal, and Community Service | As part of its fiber handmade by local artisans. Enjoy live commitment to creating job opportunities, the music performances while you shop. BID partners with Project Place workers, who perform sidewalk power washing and plant Classic Car Shows View beautifully restored maintenance services. Project Place promotes classic cars from the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s hope and opportunity for homeless and low- every Saturday in May and August. income individuals by providing skillls, education, and resources to obtain stable Jazz in July Enjoy live performances of fine jazz employment and housing. The BID is proud that music afternoons and evenings throughout July Project Place workers are part of the BID while you shop, meet friends, and dine services team. downtown. BID Funding and Oversight | The BID Kitchen and Garden Specialties Market is funded by commercial property owners who (New this fall) pay a special assessment based on each property’s value. BID members represent over Holiday Market and Winter Festival 500 properties and a wide cross-section of (November and December) Boston’s business community. An elected board of directors made of 34 business and civic Downtown Marketplace (Year-round) leaders governs the BID. A staff manages daily operations. Upcoming Events

No other neighborhood has within walking Key Partnerships | A successful BID would distance the range of amenities, unique retail not be possible without our Neighborhood options, dining and entertainment choices that Advisory Board, a collaborative partnership of Downtown Boston offers. The Downtown Boston property and business owners; city officials and BID will debut special events this summer and agencies; educational, cultural, historical, and fall to provide a wide variety of entertainment religious institutions; social services organizations; and showcase the best downtown has to offer. real-estate professionals, and residents.

ƒ Theater District: Behind the Scenes Let the Downtown Boston BID be your resource. ƒ Restaurant Crawl ƒ Women’s Fitness and Beauty Event Contact the Downtown Boston BID ƒ Home Tour ƒ Retail Treasures 101 Arch Street, Boston MA 02110 ƒ Downtown Book Fest 617-482-2139 ƒ Antiques & Appraisals Fair [email protected] www.bostonbid.org