About Us

The Union Square Business Improvement District (BID), established in 1999, is a 10-block area where property owners assess themselves to make their district cleaner, safer and more vibrant. The assessment is used by the BID to porvide services that supplement those provided by the city. The Union Square BID is leading a new spirit of cooperation amoung property owners, businesses and the community by providing enhanced management programs including safety and maintenance.

The programs of the Union Square BID are designed to improve the environment, expand and attract businesses and investment and to help retain the established reputation of Union Square, the premier shopping, cultural and tourist destination in the region.

Mission Statement

"Concerned property owners intent on providing visible and effective safety and maintenance services with direct accountability that create a positive environment for locals, visitors and tourists in the Union Square area by maintaining a benefit assesment district proportionally shared by all to supplement city services".