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Matt Id Ides, Executive Di Director Rob Han anson, Programs an and Outreach Coordin inator West Broadway Busi siness s an and Area Coa oalit ition Litter Cleanup Crews The WBID employs two men through Better Futures Enterprises to

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Matt Id Ides, Executive Di Director Rob Han anson, Programs an and Outreach Coordin inator West Broadway Busi siness s an and Area Coa

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Litter Cleanup Crews

The WBID employs two men through Better Futures Enterprises to keep the district welcoming and clean. The men are responsible for:  620 hours of time spent working in the community  Removal of 938 pounds of litter from West Broadway sidewalks and curbs  Additional 42 hours working to remove poster graffiti, remove weeds

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City Service Requests

WBID staff is responsible for reporting and city staff completing:  10 instances of graffiti tagging & removal  Filling of 8 large potholes  Properly disposing of illegally dumped materials on 5 separate occasions  Repair of 8 traffic light poles  Improved upkeep of city owned lots

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District Branding

The WBID recognizes the importance of having a strong brand for commercial district. This can help with marketing, perception issues, and creating a sense of

place. The WBID has taken up multiple initiatives to have

the district logo prominently placed through the entirety

f the commercial corridor including:

 Partnership with Metro Transit to “Adopt” 10 bus shelters located in the district  Installation of 134 aluminum banners on light poles through entire district  Publishing of regular newsletter

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Holiday Decorations

To create a more inviting, and aesthetically pleasing commercial

corridor. The WBID has purchased holiday decorations that will be

mounted on 64 light poles through the entire district.

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Leveraging Outside Investment

The West Broadway Business and Area Coalition was able to use the WBID as leverage to receive grants for infrastructure and service improvements.  The WBID will play a major role in a number of future place making and infrastructure projects supported by a $250,000 grant from national ArtPlace.  $55,000 will be used to install electrical outlets in a portion of the WBID to allow for lit holiday decorations.  $10,000 partnership with Hennepin County, will be used to implement a recycling program in the district.