.. DUMBO IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ..

Current Initiatives

The Dumbo Improvement District continues to work diligently on a number of projects to upgrade and improve the neighborhood including: keeping the streets clean; advocating on behalf of the community to public and private stakeholders; helping DUMBO go green; bringing more public art to the neighborhood; and marketing and promoting the area to attract new businesses and visitors to DUMBO.

Below you will find links to descriptions of some of our newest and most exciting projects. Please take a moment to read about some of the things we have been working on. We’re always open to feedback and input from community stakeholders, so feel free to reach out to us with your ideas and suggestions.

archived articles:

Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway

On May 21, 2008 the Improvement District unveiled an extensive public art project and upgrade to the Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway as part of Mayor Bloomberg and Brooklyn Borough...

DUMBO Arts

For the next year, we will be working to better understand the audiences that visit and participate in our DUMBO arts and culture scene. Creativity abounds in our neighborhood from the...

DUMBO Rezoning

::UPDATE:: On July 29, 2009, the City Council adopted the DUMBO Rezoning. The zoning map and text changes are now in effect.

The Dumbo Improvement District is proud to support...

Smart Environmental Efforts in DUMBO (SEED)

The impact of human consumption on the environment is frequently cast as an insurmountable problem on a global scale; a trend that many find especially discouraging and overwhelming. ...

The Archway

The Archway is a 7,000 SF tunnel under the Manhattan Bridge, paved with historic Belgian block and boasting a 45' height. The Archway was closed for 17 years and used as a New...

Street Reconstruction

The Dumbo Improvement District remains an advocate for public investment in DUMBO's ailing infrastructure.

In September of FY07, we successfully completed a temporary...

Lighting

Upon first glance at the above map it may appear that we have adequate street lighting in DUMBO. However after closer examination one can clearly see that many blocks of the...

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WHAT'S GOING ON

powerHouse Annual Book & Tag Sale

powerHouse Arena presents its famous and spectacular Annual Book & Tag Sale from Wednesday, July 28th until Monday, September 6th. Enjoy prices 50-90% off on books and...

A New Kind of Beauty

Klompching Gallery presents the Opening Reception for Phillip Toledano's A New Kind of Beauty on Wednesday, September 8th from 6pm to 8pm. The exhibit will be up until...

Coming Back: New Orleans Resurgent Book Signing

Umbrage Editions presents the Book Signing for Mario Tama's Coming Back: New Orleans Resurgent on Wednesday, September 8 from 6pm to 8pm. The exhibit features...

Bitter in the Mouth Book Launch Party

powerHouse Arena presents the Book Launch Party for Monique Truong's Bitter in the Mouth on Wednesday, September 8th from 7pm to 9pm. Join Truong, acclaimed...