Corolation

February Corolation

Meet NL 2013

The latest class of Neighborhood leadership is here! NL 2013 is a dynamic group of people from all across New York City representing Business Improvement Districts and organizations striving to improve the economy of their neighborhoods.They bring together their diverse experience for a common goal of enriching New York City's neighborhoods . You can see their names and community change projects below or you can read their full bios here. You can also connect with them professionally via the Coro Linked in group.


First Name Last Name Organization Community Change Project
Akila A. Shenoy WHEDCo

Focus on increasing the visibility of the Southern Boulevard commercial corridor between 174th Street and Westchester Avenue.


Ariel M. Ferreira Washington Heights BID

Expand his BID and the creation of a new BID for the Dyckman Street commercial corridor and the marketing campaign "Explora".


Christopher R. Martin Dumbo BID

DOT capital project for DUMBO that includes the rehab of several blocks of the historic streets as well as plaza design for the Pearl Street Triangle, the Archway under the Manhattan Bridge, and the adjacent space between the two.  


Daniel Coates Make the Road New York

Build a Merchant's Association along Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights and Corona, Queens.


David Thorpe East River Development Alliance

To further forge ERDA-MA and prepare to take the next logical step towards creating a BID.


Felicia J. Tunnah Union Square Partnership

Develop an electronic handheld project to map and track quality-of-life issues within the district, tree health and maintenance in Union Square park, and ground floor retail spaces in the area.


George R. Espinal Community League of the Heights

Work with the NYC Department of Small Business Services to create a BID in Southern Heights covering West 155th Street to West 179th Street on Broadway in Washington Heights


Jane Kojima Flatiron/ 23rd Street Part.

Streamline communications and marketing that will better serve local stakeholders as well as visitors to the area.


John Choe OneFlushing

Lay the groundwork for establishing a Chamber of Commerce that will unify the various ethnic groups and articulate a common agenda for Flushing's entire business community. 


Josef Szende Atlantic Avenue BID

Use the Atlantic Avenue BID's project to forge a connection between businesses and Brooklyn Bridge Park under the BQE.


Justin K. Rodgers Greater Jamaica Development Corporation

Work with the Jamaica Avenue BID and Sutphin Boulevard BID to creat a new retail corridor that will complement Jamaica Avenue and promote downtown Jamaica.  


Kamillah Hanks Historic Tappen Park Community Partnership

Focus on promoting Tappen Park as a viable venue for positive community arts, cultural, and educational programs and events in Stapleton, Staten Island.


Leigh A. Eisen Fashion Center BID

Develop and promote a streetscape master plan which engages neighborhood members and which has high awareness and support from the broader community.  


Lisa A. Sorin Westchester Square BID

Connect with merchants and property owners to enhance the marketing of the area in order to support revitalization.  


Michelle D. McClymont Flatbush Nostrand Junction BID

A streetscape program that will support commercial revitalization, creating a community that is a great place to live, shop, and do business.  


Peter Arndtsen Lenape Bloemendael/Dma BID

Strengthen the neighborhood's identity by reviving its historic Bloomingdale name. 


Rachel Thieme Sunnyside Shines BID

Implementing district marketing initiatives, highlighting unique businesses and the small-town feel of Sunnyside. 


Renee Y. Schoonbeek Hudson Square DMA/d/b/a Hudson Square Connection

Implementation of a comprehensive streetscape improvement plan, including a traffic management strategy, which will embody the BID's sustainability goals.


Ryan P. Grew Downtown Brooklyn Partnership Lead the effort to organize stakeholders to create a master plan for Willoughby Street in downtown Brooklyn.