City of Charleston CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION

City of Charleston CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020

Mission The Central Business District Improvement Commission shall work to assure the long-term economic vitality of the King Street and surrounding commercial area, also known as the Central Business District. The Commission will consider and recommend policy and program changes to City Council that will balance the local economy with tourism needs and create a vibrant hub for commerce.

Commission Members • Mayor John Tecklenburg • Andy Birlant Slotin • Councilmember Mike Seekings • Marty Wall • Councilmember Robert Mitchell • Helen Hill • Lauren Ellison Fox (Chair) • Tom Stockdale • Lamar Bonaparte • Tyrone Wilson • Bob Siegel • Tim Muller • Stacy Smallwood

Unique Visits to King Street

Commission Timeline Summer - Fall 2020 Winter 2020 – Early 2021 Develop Work Plan Execute Work Plan Assess the Success of the Work Plan Projects in Place for Holiday Season

The To Do List Safety & Appearance Strategic Vision 1. Trash Collection 1. Parking & Garage Management 2. Public Infrastructure Maintenance 2. Lack of Seating 3. Sidewalk Obstruction and Pedestrian 3. Lack of Local/Affordable/M&WBE Shops Crowding 4. Vacancies 4. COVID-19 5. Holiday Decorations 5. Physical Cleanliness & Appearance 6. Decreased Foot Traffic & Events 6. Panhandling & Aggressive Sales 7. Lease Prices 7. Public Safety 8. Gaps In Use Mix 8. Wayfinding 9. Beautification 9. Unlicensed Palmetto Rose Peddlers

Understanding the To-Do List Understan d Constraint s Define the Problem We’ve done this! Get Responsib le Parties Onboard Secure Required Resources This is what we’re working on now. Implement Response

Safety & Appearance Report Key Departments: • Corporation Counsel • Housing & Community Development • Livability & Tourism • Parks • Planning, Preservation, & Sustainability • Police • Public Service • Recreation • Traffic & Transportation Plus: Dominion Energy, Explore Charleston, & College of Charleston Riley Center for Livable Communities Key Requests: • Budget: – Bluestone Repair Budget – HCD Staff Request

Progress So Far Public Infrastructure Maintenance Bluestone Repairs & Maintenance Walks COVID-19 Signage Physical Cleanliness & Appearance Public Safety Increased staffing; Approved overtime Strategic Vision Farmers Market Return New Power Washing Schedule Free Parking Vouchers Day of Caring & Maintenance Walks Holiday Decorations/Beautification Panhandling & Aggressive Sales No Sampling Ordinance Updating Trespassing Ordinance & Forms Homeless Coordinator Door to Door Campaign Parklets & Food Trucks Riley Center