BIDs increase occupancy, rental rates, and property values to more than cover the annual cost of operation. The services provided by the BID reduce crime and improve public perception by maintaining areas with an elevated attention to detail.

Roughly New Street to Fifth Street and Riverside Drive to Plum Street. View the map.

The district will have a six-year lifespan. It officially commenced on July 1, 2017 and will mature June 30, 2023. After the initial end date, the petition process will be repeated to renew the BID beyond the inaugural term.

The Business Improvement District is led by a seven-member volunteer board of directors who oversee the implementation of the District Plan. The board contracts with NewTown Macon BID Management, which is staffed by NewTown Macon, to assist with the overall delivery of priorities and administrative tasks. 

The fourth Wednesday of every other month, unless otherwise noted, at 4pm at NewTown Macon’s office (555 Poplar St.) In December, we will convene on the 2nd Tuesday, due to the holidays.

Daily services are implemented by a nationally renowned ambassadorial service, Block by Block. Over 100 urban districts, both domestic and international, contract with Block by Block. This company serves at the pleasure of the seven-member BID Board. Block by Block employs a staff of ambassadors who work diligently each day to fulfill the BID's objective of a cleaner and safer downtown.

577 Mulberry Street - Ground Floor of Fickling Building

Operations Manager, Richard Bingaman 
rbingaman@blockbyblock.com

View the District Plan.

View the Budget.

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