The 2018 Stapleton Storefront Enhancement Grant Program

a Project of the Commercial Corridor Challenge

In 2018, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce was able to assist many businesses through the Commercial Corridor Challenge, a new program that strengthens and revitalizes commercial corridors through strategic interventions.

Thanks to the support of Local Initiatives Support Corporation and Citi Community Development, as well as the NYC Department of Small Business Services, the Chamber was able to assist Stapleton merchants with a number of storefront improvement projects.

 
 

Planters & Flowers

Flowers and planters were placed around the neighborhood to bring beauty and cohesion. Merchants were provided with watering cans to keep things growing!

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Chalkboard A-frames

Chalkboard A-frames were provided to help merchants promote their business. The Downtown Staten Island logo on each one helps unify the community!

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Paint & Refurbishing

Oznico, Edgewater Hall, and Legacy African Markets were freshened up with newly applied paint. In total, four roll-down security gates were painted.

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“Gobo” Light Intervention

A new custom “gobo” light installation projecting a 14-foot tall image of the Downtown Staten Island Logo is now adding to the neighborhood’s vitality.

 
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New Signs & Awnings

Restaurants Vinum and Taverna on the Bay were the recipients of a number of storefront improvements that have transformed the look of their businesses.

Before

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after

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weed Removal & Mulching

The removal of weeds and the provision of a weed-resistant mesh and mulch has given a formerly unappealing portion of the corridor a more cared-for look.

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