The Gowanus Improvement District Formation Effort is a community-led effort to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) in Gowanus, that would specifically focus on advocacy for and management and programming of the public realm in Gowanus. Through the Gowanus Improvement District we aim to ensure the maintenance of the public realm in Gowanus, to guarantee that all members of the community can enjoy emerging parks and public spaces, and to reinforce a vibrant live-work neighborhood.