The Columbia city business improvement area

WHAT IS A BIA?

Business improvement areas (BIAs) are funding mechanisms for business district revitalization and management. Local stakeholders oversee and fund the maintenance, improvement, and promotion of their commercial district.

The Columbia City Business Improvement Area (CCBIA) is one of eleven business improvement areas in Seattle. Its mission is to enhance public area maintenance, support public safety, and advocate on behalf of its members. The Columbia City Business Association is proud to partner with the Columbia City BIA as it works to keep our community clean, safe and welcoming.

To report an issue or ask questions, contact ccbiahelp@gmail.com.

THE CCBIA LISTSERV

The Columbia City BIA operates a dedicated listserv which allows members of the business community to connect and share information on matters of public area maintenance, public safety, and economic development. Membership in the forum is open to verified property owners, their representatives, and business owners within the Columbia City business district. Contact ccbiahelp@gmail.com to add or update an email address.

THE REACH PROGRAM

REACH builds relationships with people experiencing homelessness. Operated through Evergreen Treatment Services, REACH connects individuals to the help that they need, from food and clothing to medical care, shelter, and mental health and/or substance use treatment. The CCBIA works closely with REACH to communicate the need for services when necessary. Read more about REACH here, or contact ccbiahelp@gmail.com.

1000+

Hours of sidewalk cleaning, planting strip landscaping, and fall leaf removal

(All figures 2023)

100

Incidents of graffiti removed

20

Unhoused neighbors connected with support services

100+

Neighborhood businesses supported

CCBIA MEMBERSHIP

The work of the CCBIA is funded by ratepayers within the business district of Seattle's Columbia City. If you own property in the Columbia City business district you are automatically a member of the BIA. Your membership is included in your BIA ratepayer dues.

Merchants, property owners, and other local businesses are encouraged to join the Columbia City Business Association, which has a relationship with the CCBIA.

CCBIA SERVICE OVERVIEW

Listserv for sharing information
Weekly sidewalk and street cleaning
Enhanced fall leaf clean-up
Winter street lighting
Outreach coordination
Advocacy with the City of Seattle
Quarterly meetings

Contact us:

info@columbiacityseattle.com

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