Program areas at Temescal Telegraph Bid
Prowso - public right of way and sidewalk operations - cleaning team maintained the streetscape with litter removal, sweeping, power washing, and graffiti removal, 5 days a week throughout the district. Continued the Community engagement program as a permanent program, which includes: answering calls for assistance to de-escalate disruptive but non-emergency situations, assessing needs for and proving resource information and hygiene kits to Temescal unsheltered Community members, and providing quarterly de-escalation training to Bid stakeholders. Replaced rootbound plants in 15 planters along Telegraph ave with drought tolerant plants, organized events to support adopt-a-planter program.. (continued on schedule o)
Design & economic development: supported new and existing businesses through the city's permitting and grant application processes. Maintained and updated inventory of temecal commercial vacancies. Connected potential tenants with commercial brokers and property owners of vacant commercial space in Temescal. Provided semi-monthly updates on city construction projects, grant programs, and covid-19 policy updates via newsletter and monthly committee meetings. Invited businesses and organizations interested in opening in or expanding to Temescal to present to the committee and interested Community members. (continued on schedule o)
Marketing & events: started planning for the Bid's annual events, adjusting for covid precautions. Produced 2 picnic on Telegraph events and taste of Temescal to support retail and food service businesses. These socially distanced and covid-safe street closures, permitted by flex streets, featured expanded outdoor dining at restaurants, outdoor retail, drawing 5,000+ visitors to the district. Developed targeted marketing campaigns to support specific industries like self-care services (hair, skin, nails, etc.) And fitness providers throughout the district. Conducted social media contests and promotions as part of these digital marketing campaigns. Organized and coordinated various activations at kasper's plaza, including a farmers market