ABOUT US
Programs and Services
Lincoln Square, home to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the world’s largest performing arts center with anchors such as the Metropolitan Opera, the NYC Ballet, the New York Philharmonic and Jazz at Lincoln Center, among others, is widely known as a capital of the arts and one of the world’s most visited areas. Lincoln Square remains clean, safe and friendly due to our efforts. The not-for-profit Lincoln Square BID supplements the services of the City, showcases the beauty of living, working and enjoying Lincoln Square through marketing initiatives, and acts as an advocate for the neighborhood.
Public Safety
The Lincoln Square BID’s 10 Public Safety Officers walk assigned routes, ensuring Lincoln Square residents, workers and visitors they’re in good hands. Performing double duty as goodwill ambassadors, the officers will gladly answer questions and give directions.
Area Maintenance
The Lincoln Square BID’s conscientious Clean Team maintains order as well, sweeping area sidewalks, regularly cleaning street furniture and emptying trash receptacles, and shoveling snow in the winter. With assistance from the Goddard Riverside Community Center’s Green Keepers crew, the Clean Team works hard keeping Lincoln Square’s public spaces pristine.
Streetscape and Beautification
The Lincoln Square BID’s Streetscape and Beautification Program is one of the most visible and successful efforts for neighborhood improvement undertaken by our organization. When the Lincoln Square BID was established in 1996, we immediately identified the enhancement of the district’s public spaces, especially its ten Broadway Malls, as a key objective. With plenty of elbow grease and well over $1 million raised from our supporters over the last 20+ years, Lincoln Square’s gardens and public spaces have been transformed.
Marketing and Promotion
The Lincoln Square BID’s marketing goal is to communicate to others, letting them know about the urban riches to be found in Lincoln Square. Over the years, beautifully planned and orchestrated free events have highlighted the neighborhood’s diverse dining choices, extraordinary shopping and non-stop performing arts scene. The BID places Lincoln Square at center stage with a free summer concert series, holiday lighting and programming, an e-newsletter, and a robust online neighborhood guide and events calendar.