EBA Upcoming Projects & Events

Upcoming Projects & Events

In addition to EBA's day-to-day efforts to improve and revitalize the East of Broad District, the organization is developing a series of strategic long-term initiatives to address its primary goals of improving the quality of life and encouraging the economic revitalization of East of Broad's target area:

Marketing East of Broad

During the last year EBA launched a major marketing initiative to advertise the many improvements taking place in the District. It is also a great way to showcase our member businesses and institutions.

The EBA Newsletter—available electronically and sent to businesses, tourism venues, marketing professionals and city officials—is a great vehicle to promote East of Broad.

The newsletter, which we are planning to issue on a monthly basis, will also be available in print form and will be distributed to hotels, apartment buildings and various public venues in Center City.

All together, we are getting the word out on what a terrific place East of Broad is to work, live, visit, and enjoy!

A Community Mural Program
In 1999 we launched the "EBA Mural Arts Project--Public Art for Community Spaces." The project identified several promising mural sites within the East of Broad District and sought funding from businesses, individuals and foundations.

We also developed a series of themes that address the rich history and heritage of the District with the idea that a mural will not only improve the physical appearance of the neighborhood but also foster a sense of community solidarity and improvement.

Now, in 2007, with the funds in hand we are ready to bring this extraordinary civic project to reality!

In the next few months we will begin work with the mural scheduled for completion in late summer 2007. To find out how your can contribute to the mural or to find out more information on the EBA Mural Project, call the EBA offices at (215)893-1260 or e-mail us at rmadway@ebaphila.org. ________________________________________________

Informational Sessions
Over the last decade East of Broad Improvement Association has hosted a series of informational sessions and seminars on issues central to EBA's mission. One of those critical issues is zoning. These included seminars featuring zoning officials, zoning attorneys and community activists.

In the future EBA is considering expanding the seminar program to include other topics of interest to the East of Broad community. Possible topics may include:

Procedures for obtaining a sign permit
Zoning and licensing issues associated with opening up a new business or expanding an existing business
Necessary permits and procedures when doing residential renovation work

To make suggestions about topics for future sessions, contact the EBA offices at (215) 893-1260 or e-mail us at rmadway@ebaphila.org.

Enhancements to the EBA Web Site
The EBA Web Site not only serves as a kind of electronic newsletter and informational forum but also acts as a platform to disseminate ideas and plans for community improvement East of Broad. In a continuing effort to improve communication within East of Broad and between us and the larger community, EBA will be making ongoing improvements to our web site.

We are also planning a detailed Interactive Map of East of Broad, as an enhancement to the East of Broad Map currently available on the web site. It will include photographs of important sites, information about cultural attractions, hotels, restaurants, theaters and other prominent places and services in the East of Broad District.

For more information about the EBA Web Site, or to make suggestions or comments about future enhancements, contact the EBA offices at (215) 893-1260 or e-mail us at rmadway@ebaphila.org.