Myrtle Avenue Commercial Revitalization and Development Project LDC

“forms are reviewed with cpa before filing.”

“an annual questionaire is completed by all board members to solicit information.”

“board reviews all salaries annually using comparability analysis.”

“documents are available for review upon request.”

“Other program services 4: business attraction & retention program - this program promotes job creation and economic revitalization through the recruitment of small businesses to myrtle avenue. The program focuses on attracting new entrepreneurs to the commericial corridor, improving the avenue's retail mix, and positioning the business district as a desirable place to both open a business and to shop. Other program services 5: historic preservation program - the historic preservation program advocates for the protection and restoration of historic structures in the myrtle avenue vicinity, and offers assistance to local property owener wanting to rehabiliate their buildings by providing financial incentives, project management, and technical assistance. Other program services 6: community development - the community development program includes a number of initiatives that seek to involve local stakeholders in projects that improve the overall quality of life in fort greene and clinton hill. The myrtle eats fresh food access initiative works to educate and empower local residents, and advocate for expanded healthy and affordable food options in the neighborhood, especially for lower-income residents and those living in public housing. Projects include training community chefs for local cooking demonstrations, a youth and senior-run farm stand, shopping market tours, community gardens on public housing grounds, and the fort greene/clinton hill community food council. The community partnerships initiative integrates local youth, public schools, and other community-based organizations as project partners and stewards of neighborhood spaces and events.”