DA
WEST ALAMEDA
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
DOWNTOWN ALAMEDA
June 21, 2022
RE: 3-B 2022-2098 & 3-C 2022-2100
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers,
In light of the budget conversations on items 3-B and 3-C, the Downtown Alameda Business Association and the West Alameda Business Association respectfully request providing our organizations additional funding in the amount of $200,000 ($100,000 to each of the business districts) that will be earmarked for placemaking enhancements.
We jointly believe that economic development is a priority of the City of Alameda, and your investment of $200,000 toward revitalization and placemaking of the business districts would pay far-reaching dividends. Business districts are a key barometer of a City's health. Aesthetics and placemaking play a crucial role in supporting our local, small businesses and maintaining vibrant, welcoming business districts has a positive ripple effect on the entire community.
We urge you to provide each business district the opportunity to invest $100,000 in the placemaking ventures that reflect, define and enhance their unique characteristics.
These placemaking enhancements might include:
• Addressing deferred maintenance, painting and upkeep of light poles • Wayfinding Signage
• Gateway/Welcome signage at the entrances to the City's business districts Webster Street Tube & Park Street Bridge)
• Beautification
Thank you for your consideration,
Son hoher Srde Aalury
Kathy Weber, Executive Director Linda Asbury, Executive Director Downtown Alameda Business Association West Alameda Business Association Downtown Alameda Business Association • 2447 Santa Clara Avenue, Suite 302, Alameda, California 94501 • (510) 523-1392 West Alameda Business Association • 1509 Webster St, Alameda, California 94501 • (510) 523-5955