BID Proven Results





Marketing and Economic Development

A 1995 Downtown Sacramento study indicated a 20% increase in customer traffic during non-event time due to marketing campaigns and special events.

In a 4 year period in Downtown Phoenix, the retail sales tax revenue increased by 83%.




Public Safety

In a 2 year period, Downtown Baltimore had a 10% drop in crime and 95% of the stakeholders perceive downtown to be safer and cleaner.

In a 2 year period, Times Square NY, documented a 43.7% decrease in crime.

In a 4 year period, Downtown Houston experienced a 53% reduction in crime.

In a 1 year period, Downtown Los Angeles' Fashion District experienced a 20% reduction in crime.




Maintenance

In a 4 year period, there was an 80% reduction of visible litter in Houston.

After just 1 year, there was an 83% reduction in graffiti in Downtown Philadelphia.

In 2 years, 72 % of the stakeholders in Downtown Portland perceived the area to be safer and cleaner.





[ Little Tokyo News * Volume 2 Issue 3 ]