Since its founding in 1995, the JBBDDC has made great strides toward the physical and economic improvement of the Bellerose Business District. Through largely volunteer efforts, the JBBDDC has:
- completed a study of market conditions and development recommendations for the Bellerose business district;
- published a directory listing more than 200 businesses along Jamaica Avenue/Jericho Turnpike
- raised funds to initiate a coordinated business district identity program
- designed a business district logo
- designed attractive promotional banners which are hung on lampposts along the commercial strip
- created and installed a welcome sign at entrance point to the business district
- secured over $400,000 in grants to install cast iron ornamental street lights
- worked with New York City Department of Transportation to improve commercial parking conditions within the business district
- initiated a tree planting program along Jamaica Avenue/Jericho Turnpike through the Greenstreets program
- hired a design/architectural consultant to develop a storefront improvement plan and facade and signage design guidelines
The Joint Bellerose Business District 