Get Involved
Become a Volunteer BID Ambassador
As part of the effort to form a Gowanus Business Improvement District (BID), we are looking for Volunteer Ambassadors to help support outreach efforts in the Gowanus neighborhood. Ambassadors will play a key role in spreading awareness about the BID and engaging with local stakeholders—including property owners, business owners, and residents.
Ambassadors are crucial in ensuring that the wider community understands the benefits of the BID and gets involved in the process. Starting in mid-January 2025, Ambassadors will have conversations with neighborhood stakeholders, gather ballots, and support outreach efforts by calling property and business owners, knocking on doors to reach people, and spreading the word about this effort. We ask for Ambassadors to commit to working on this effort for about 4 hours a month, through June 2025. This role offers a meaningful way to contribute to the future of Gowanus and ensure that the neighborhood thrives through the establishment of a funded, flexible organization dedicated to its ongoing care.
Become a Volunteer BID Ambassador by emailing gowanusimprovementdistrict[at]gmail[dot]com.
Coming Soon
The Gowanus Walkabout
Slated to debut in spring of 2025, The Gowanus Walkabout will be a multimedia walking tour of the neighborhood made possible by a Public Realm Grant from The New York City Department of Small Business Services. This self-guided tour will highlight the local businesses, historical sites, ecological phenomena, and arts and culture hot spots that make Gowanus such a vibrant and unique neighborhood.
Check back soon for more information!
Past Events
Learn more about the Gowanus BID formation effort and get involved in community-led initiatives.
Gowanus Oversight Task Force Quarterly Public Meeting
The Gowanus Oversight Task Force hosted its quarterly public meeting on Thursday, November 14th at PS 133. The meeting focused on the Gowanus Business Improvement District formation effort and related open space project updates. There were presentations from City agencies and time for Q&A.