This BID
is a decade in the making.
And now is the moment.
Following outreach, conversation, and creation of the 2015 York Corridor Vision and Action Plan, a BID was determined the best next step for the future of York Road. While regular efforts from property and business owners, neighborhood residents, and area institutions have greatly benefited the Corridor (and will continue!) a more formal organization that enhances existing services and offers new support will be able to ensure a healthier, stronger Corridor in the long run.
We are excited to be building a BID for our community!
History
2012: York Corridor stakeholders convene/contract for Urban Land Institute (ULI) Technical Assistance Panel to envision future of the Corridor
2014: Reflecting voices of over 200 participants, ULI panel leads to creation of a Vision & Action Plan for the Corridor
2015: York Road Commercial Corridor Vision & Action Plan passed through the Baltimore City Planning Department; first recommendation of the plan is establishing a BID
2016: Consultants hired to support thinking about a BID and make recommendations
2018-2019: First BID campaign: legislation approved but property owner vote failed
2020-2021: During pandemic, continued support for Corridor businesses via projects like Design for Distance and façade improvement work
2021: As Covid recedes from forefront, renewal of plans for establishing BID
Mid-2022: BID campaign gets underway; networking and brainstorming with property and business owners.
2023 (Jan 6-Feb 6): 30-day voting period for BID establishment.
