Is a Special Improvement District Appropriate for Springfield and South Orange Avenues?
Organizing merchants is one of the most effective strategies available for revitalizing neighborhood commercial corridors and that the creation of a SID is often the culmination of that process. However, the specific conditions present along Springfield and South Orange Avenues suggest that one should view this process as a long-term commitment, postponing the question of whether the creation of a SID is feasible or even desirable. Ultimately, the merchants must make the decision about both the type of formal structure they desire and the level of commitment they are willing to make.
