Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA)

409 Maynard Ave S., Suite P-1
Seattle, WA 98104
206.382.1197 phone
info@cidbia.org email
http://www.internationaldistrict.org/cidbia.asp website

Area of Interest:
Organization - Economic development

Primary Ethnic Community Served:
Pan Asian

Description:
The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization funded by the business and property owners of the Chinatown-International District. Established in 1994, its mission is to improve the quality of life of the district to its businesses, residents, patrons, and visitors. Financed by a self-imposing tax on space by business and property owners, the CIDBIA supplements state and city programs geared toward neighborhood improvement. Specifically, the CIDBIA is charged to implement the following programs:

• Maintenance, beautification, and enhancement of the public areas
• Support and enhancement of the public safety
• Promote and market business and tourism
• Develop and assist parking for shoppers and visitors
• Encourage and support all business development and economic vitalization efforts

New - 04/29/05