The Alameda CBID Becomes City’s First Property Based Improvement District Approved in 15 Years.

This summer, property owners formally approved the formation of a Community Benefit Improvement District along The Alameda and surrounding streets. The Alameda CBID (TACBID) is the first property based improvement district to be formed in San José in 15 years. The district will officially take effect in January, 2026.

This success follows two years of work under contract for the City of San José Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs to build capacity for The Alameda Business Association and garner consensus among district property owners.

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“Congratulations to The Alameda Business Association, and a special thank you to our dedicated community champions, Catherine Pendleton and Ani Agahian (Cat & Ani), for their tireless outreach and on-the-ground work. Their commitment was instrumental in building support and securing the property owner's approval.” - D6 Councilmember Michael Mulcahy

“The Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs consultants, Ani & Cat, led the outreach and property owner engagement efforts for the CBID formation process, identifying and contacting over 400 landowners via mail, email, phone calls, and in-person meetings.” - City of San José Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs

“Mayor Matt Mahan called it a landmark moment. "It's the first property-based improvement district formed in the city in more than 15 years," Mahan said.” - ABC7 News