Want to know what the Cherokee CID has been up to? Looking for ways to get involved? The best way to stay up to date is to attend the Cherokee CID public meetings which take place quarterly in January, April, July & October.
If you missed the meeting, don't fret. Find high-level updates and action items below.
Welcome New Businesses
Congratulations to the new businesses that have recently opened on the street or are about to!
- The Fattened Caf — 3405 S. Jefferson — thefattenedcaf.com
Filipino BBQ - Swan Meadow — 3334 Louisiana — bio.site/swanmeadow
Queer Art Co-Op - Tschüss — 2847 Cherokee — @tschuss_bar
Bar + dance klub - Hollis Leather — 2617 Cherokee — hollis-leather.com
Local, handmade leather goods store - Hondumex — 3410 California
Honduran & Mexican cuisine - Anchovy Book Co. — 2619.5 Cherokee — @anchovybookco
Books & gifts for home cooks - Ojos Crazy — 2737 Cherokee — FB: Ojos Crazy
Sports bar with a Mexican twist
What the CID Has Been Working On
Here are a few things our Cherokee CID staff have been working on in the last couple of months. Wondering what the CID is and what our CID works on throughout the year? Take a look here.
Pedestrian & Storefront Lighting Project
The CID has launched a new lighting program, which will install exterior lighting fixtures or storefront lighting time systems throughout the district. The goals are to improve ambiance and real & perceived safety along our street. Add your building to the queue: cherokeestreet.com/lighting
Small Business Resources + FAQs Page
Have questions about the process for getting a liquor license or occupancy permit? Wondering what resources are available for small businesses from the CID or the City? Our website now has a Small Business FAQs page (cherokeestreet.com/faq) which lists common questions from new or not-so-new businesses, along with a list of resources to help businesses along the way.
Safety Tips for Small Businesses
The CID created a new safety tip handout for small businesses, with contact information for who to call in case of different types of emergencies or issues on the street. Download the handout here or request a printed copy by sending a note CID staff on the Contact Page.
Summer Activations & Upgrades at Love Bank Park
Love Bank Park has been busy this summer. In addition to daily pick-up games and activities, the park hosted a summer concert series, basketball tournament, weekly chess lessons, a film screening and pop-up markets this season. The CID also installed a bike repair station, with built-in tools for fixing your bike and an air pump complete with needs for basketball inflation.
What's Coming Up
For our forward-looking friends, here's a few things the Cherokee CID will be working on in the coming months:
Lighting the Way to Public Parking
Did you know there are three public parking lots owned by the City within our district? To improve awareness and visibility of these lots, the CID will be contracting designers to design signs that help people find the lots and clarify that they are free and open to the public.
Holiday Decoration Planning
The holiday season is right around the corner and we're working on plans to spread more holiday cheer on Cherokee. In addition to planter decorations, the CID is seeking ideas from community members on how we can make the street feel more festive. Share your ideas at the community meeting or contact Emily on the Contact page.
Get Involved
Go above and beyond by getting involved. Here are a few upcoming ways you can do just that:
Sign Up for the Volunteer List
Want to help out at decorating days or future Cherokee Street events? Sign up for our volunteer list and you'll be notified about upcoming opportunities.
Submit Your Nomination to Join the CID Board
The CID is now accepting nominations for folks who are interested in serving on the board. Board members must be either residents, property owners, business owners or commercial tenants of the district. Board members serve a 4-year term and meet 6 times a year.
To learn more about the expectations for board members, visit cherokeestreet.com/elections Interested board members should fill out the nomination form on that page by the end of the year. Community members will have the chance to vote on the nominees at the January CID Public Meeting on Thursday, January 16th.
