As it prepares to issue its Request for Proposals (RFP) for a service provider contract, the City of Asheville has put out a call for feedback on the Downtown Asheville BID.
ICYMI, a Business Improvement District is a designated area — in this case roughly corresponding to downtown — where a tax is levied against property owners to provide additional services or facilities to that district. The nonprofit BID operator (the one for which the city is issuing that RFP we just mentioned) will provide these services, which fall under three focus areas: safety and hospitality, enhanced cleaning, and special projects.
Now, back to you. Even though the BID tax only applies to property owners, the city is seeking input from all residents, since there will be indirect costs to those who work, rent, lease, or spend money downtown. Check out this BID breakdown, then fill out the survey to help inform the services offered.
