 IBIZ
Imagine a city filled with neighborhood districts supporting
unique, independent businesses serving the needs of local
customers as shopping destinations, social gathering places
and centers for neighborhood culture. AIBA is working a plan
to designate neighborhood districts Independent Business
Investment Zones or IBIZ districts. These areas may range
from a few blocks to a larger zone and will seek to foster
successful independent businesses. Pedestrian friendly, ample
parking, accessible by public transportation, picturesque
with landscaping and pocket parks, these districts would be
home to an exciting variety of locally owned businesses offering
a unique variety of goods and services not found in chain
stores or big box retailers.
Currently in its inception, IBIZ districts could help change
the trend of the loss of independent retailers to big box
and chain developments. If Austin loses its independent businesses,
it loses its character and becomes "Anywhere, USA".
Working together to create IBIZ districts, we can help prevent
this loss.
Send an
email to the City Council supporting the concept of Independent
Business Investment zones, click here.
Visit www.austin-iba.org
to find out more.
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