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Washington Avenue-Prospect Heights Association (WAPHA) is actively looking to improve the retail mix along Washington Avenue to better serve the neighborhood, and to strengthen the avenue’s small businesses. WAPHA is working with merchants to create a vibrant commercial corridor full of sustainable businesses.

Join the Washington Avenue commercial corridor, gateway to the Heart of Brooklyn cultural campus, and take advantage of the more than 10 million annual visits: 
Brooklyn Botanic Garden 
Brooklyn Children’s Museum 
Brooklyn Museum 
Brooklyn Public Library
Prospect Park 
Prospect Park Zoo

In a recent survey of cultural visitors, 9 out of 10 combined their visits with shopping and dining. 


 

Opportunity

Retail leakage is over $650 million, providing endless opportunities for potential businesses (Esri 2010).

Occupied Housing Units (within 1 mile of Washington Avenue):

Rented Housing	54,922
Owner Occupied	14,873
Median Household Income	$50,430

Full Service Restaurants: 2010 Market Potential

Demand (Potential)		$111,146,927
Supply (Actual Sales)		$74,501,082
Expenditure (Leakage)		$36,645,845

Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores: 2010 Market Potential

Demand (Potential)	$110,285,019
Supply (Actual Sales)	$58,001,974
Expenditure (Leakage)	$52,283,045

  

Community Association

The Washington Avenue-Prospect Heights Association promotes and supports community initiatives in the Prospect Heights neighborhood. Working with city and local agencies and other civic organizations, WAPHA is dedicated to furthering the interests of merchants, residents and property owners. Initiatives include:

• Advocacy for Community Development
• Marketing and Special Events 
• Newsletter and Communications 
• Street Tree Beautification
• Technical Assistance

Streetscape Improvement

The Washington Avenue corridor is located between Eastern Parkway and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. Since its inception,  WAPHA has facilitated:

•           Street Tree Planting and Beautification
•           Bike Rack Installations
•           Avenue Banners  
•           Graffiti Removal

Accessibility

Utilized by over 9,000 vehicles daily, Washington Avenue is served by 6 major subways and 4 bus lines within a one-mile radius – totaling over 150,000 riders weekly  ( Esri 2010, MTA Statistics 2009).

Small Business Assistance & Financial Resources

Accion 
Brooklyn Business Library 
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce 
Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation 
Business Outreach Center Network, Inc. 
New York Business Development Corporation 
NYC Business Solutions 
NYC Department of Small Business Services 
NYC Financial Network Action Consortium 
New York State Small Business Information 
New York Workforce One Centers 
Project Enterprise 
Small Business Resource Center at the New York Public Library 
United States Small Business Administration 
Women’s Venture Fund