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Ordinance Authorizing the Approval of a Pilot Social District in the Brooklyn Arts District
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Department:
City Manager
Meeting Date:
1/21/2025
Contact Name:
Chad McEwen
Public Hearing:
N/A
Contact Phone:
910-341-7800
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
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Attachments:
BAD Pilot Social District Ordinance
Attachment 1: BAD Collective Pilot Social District Background and Recommendation
PURPOSE:
On second reading, Council is being requested to authorize a temporary pilot program for a social district along a 10-block section of 4th Street (from Walnut to North Front Streets) for three Saturdays in February, with hours of operation from 12 noon to 5 pm.
BACKGROUND:
On October 30, 2024, the City received a proposal from the Brooklyn Arts District ("BAD") Collective related to a pilot program for a social district along a 10-block section of 4th Street (from Walnut to North Front Streets). According to the proposal, the Collective consists of more than 20 small businesses that represent a cross-section of retail and service-oriented establishments, including several restaurants, bars, and breweries.
Although the ultimate desire on behalf of the BAD Collective would be for a permanent social district, the initial request is for a pilot program, which consists of three Saturdays in February, with hours of operation from 12 noon to 5 pm. These Saturdays coincide with existing events that have occurred in years prior within the District, as well as new events, and the BAD Collective has agreed to take on the responsibility of meeting all state law requirements for social districts, resulting in no expense to the City.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
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RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Based upon discussions with the BAD Collective, WDI, and relevant City Staff, staff believes that the 4th Street/Brooklyn Arts area is a reasonable location for a pilot social district. In addition, staff feels that the conditions outlined above and...
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