Annual NJ Downtown Conference Explores Big Ideas for Downtowns
October 19, 2023 – We gathered in Red Bank for the 2023 NJ Downtown Conference & Excellence Awards where industry experts provided insights about downtown management best practices.
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2023 NJ Downtown Excellence Awards Announced
We’re please to announce the recipients of the 2023 Downtown Excellence Awards. Join us at the NJ Downtown Conference in Red Bank on October 19th to celebrate their achievements.
Downtown Hackensack, New Jersey: A Gem of the Garden State’s Downtowns
In the past ten years, Hackensack has undergone an amazing metamorphosis, which is a genuine testament to the amazing work done by the amazing leadership of the City of Hackensack and the Main Street Business Alliance.
Creating A Unique Art Program to Invigorate Your Business District
Art Programs have long been recognized as valuable business district placemaking programs. In large cities like NYC and Los Angeles, public art installations are commonplace, but there are many advantages of art programming for smaller townships as well.
Strategies for Safer Streets: How Business Improvement Districts Lead the Way
As New Jersey’s largest cities continue to face unprecedented levels of homelessness and instability caused by inflation and an increase in evictions, place management organizations are taking the lead on tackling complicated quality of life and public safety issues that impact our central business districts.
Local News: The Lifeblood for Your Town’s Business Community
Local news is the lifeblood of any community. A high-quality local news outlet allows residents to be more engaged and involved in the community.