Southwest Detroit Business Association

100% of the funds will be spent with in the Business Improvement Zone along West Vernor and Springwells
A Governing Board of Directors made up of business owners and property owners within the BIZ will direct where the money is being spent
BIZ funds are currently focused on Clean and Safe initiatives, Capital Improvement projects, and Marketing strategies to attract new business into the area
The full BIZ strategy will launch July of 2008

Business Improvement District

Southwest Detroit among first to bring BIDs to Detroit

A growing number of Southwest Detroit property and business owners support the creation of a Formalized Business Improvement District (BID) along West Vernor Highway and Springwells Avenue. A BID allows property owners to vote on an assessment to support improvements and enhanced services in our commercial district. BID services can include increased clean services to improve appearance, marketing and advertising, increased safety services, promotional events, and streetscape improvements to beautify the business district. BID services enhance, not replace, city services. Property and business owners will govern BID funds to ensure accountability and delivery of services to those who are in the BID zone. This economic development and management tool has been used successfully in more than 1,000 North American cities resulting in higher sales, occupancy and property values. Learn more about Southwest Detroit's BID:

English

What is a BID? (pdf, 1.96 MB)

BID Brochure - English (pdf, 4.25 MB)

BID Questions & Answers (Word doc, 32 KB)

Spanish/Español

BID Brochure - Spanish (pdf, 4.25 MB)

BID Preguntas & Respuestas (Word doc, 29.5 KB)

Business Improvement District Feature Business: Danto Furniture

Danto Furniture has been a community institution for more than 60 years. Today they are among the businesses who are leading the voluntary business improvement district on West Vernor Highway.

7752 West Vernor Highway Detroit, Michigan 48209 313.842.0986