What We Do
EPABID acts a steward of the Avenue. From cleaning services to events that put our corner of South Philly on the map, the EPABID supports the neighborhood’s business owners, residents and visitors alike.
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Cleaning & Greening
In partnership with the Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation (PARC), the EPABID facilitates 6 day/week sidewalk sweeping and trash management along the corridor. From picking up litter to removing weeds from tree pits and everything in between, our Avenue’s cleaning crew helps East Passyunk look better and better each day.
Learn more about PARC and their cleaning program here.
Business Development & Public Safety
The EPABID offers support to existing businesses to increase stability and growth, improve the economic climate of the District to create business and employment opportunities, and work to find new businesses for available properties by implementing programs
Business Attraction
The EPABID brings new businesses and employment opportunities to the Avenue through business recruitment to maintain an exciting retail mix, connecting job seekers with employment opportunities, keeping a list of available properties and more.
Business Retention
EPBABID helps existing businesses remain stable and grow through programming such as training, promotional support, communication, connection to other businesses in the District, and assistance with private and public funding opportunities for small businesses.
Sidewalk and Facade Grants
The EPABID addresses buildings and areas in the public right of way in need of repair and improvement through our Facade Grant program. This program:
Offers a matching grant reimbursement program to fund improvements to facades and sidewalks.
Provides assistance to new and existing businesses with any additional available resources (such as the Storefront Improvement program with the City of Philadelphia) to improve their facades and sidewalks.
The EPABID aims to create more cohesion in the District and a better experience for residents and visitors alike through public space improvements. These interventions include:
Branded banners on light poles up and down the Avenue.
Improved lighting via decorative and string lighting.
Wrapping of trash receptacles to minimize graffiti and better brand the District.
Partnerships with local businesses, residents, and community groups on public art projects.
Marketing and Events
The EPABID helps promote and market the District, creating top tier street fairs, sidewalk festivals and promotional events to attract visitors from around the corner and from thousands of miles away. Our social media accounts reach over 60,000 followers, which helps support each business within our District and the Avenue as a whole.
Some examples of our branding efforts include:
Consistent branding for the District, including recognizable fonts, colors and signage to create a cohesive visitor experience across physical and digital realms.
A comprehensive website that includes relevant information such as our business directory, available properties, transportation options, and special events.
Promotion of the District through available mechanisms such as internet-based platforms and other marketing opportunities.
Special events that expand on existing event successes and introduce new events, building more interest in the District from residents to visitors alike.
Public Safety
Business Development
The EPABID works to keep the District safe for residents and visitors with programs such as:
Assistance connecting businesses with any available grants for public safety improvements
Communication with the local civic association and District Police to address any public safety needs
Security services as needed