The White Plains Road
Business Improvement District
Improving the White Plains Road and Pelham Parkway community needs teamwork to enhance residents' quality of life and create a sense of belonging.
Empowering Community Together
Empowering Community Together
White Plains Road BID Overview
No Business Dues
We are part of NYC Program that taxes commercial properties to provide enhancements to city services.
Refurbishment
As the PPMA we oversaw the planting of trees, replacement of light poles, installation of brick pavers and street furniture
Services
Augmenting NYC services of sanitation, advertising/promotions, holiday lighting and beautification/ambiance.
HISTORY
Pelham Parkway’s official name is the Bronx and Pelham Parkway since it connects Bronx Park and Pelham Bay Park; it is also an integral part of the Mosholu-Pelham Greenway. Pelham Parkway was established in 1911 and was originally only one lane which is today’s westbound lane. The parkway was lined with trees on both sides and had a strict building code. Nobody was allowed to build within 150 feet of the center. No railroads were allowed to cross over the parkway; this is why the roadbed of the New Haven Railroad had to be laid in a tunnel underneath the parkway which is now the Dyre Avenue subway line. Bars and hotels are also prohibited from being built alongside the parkway.
