Central Market CBD

The services provided by the CMCBD are vital in ensuring the safety and cleanliness of Central Market. The Community Guides are responsive, professional, and courteous whenever we call on them. I have yet to see graffiti on our windows because they take care of it promptly. The CMCBD’s reaching out to us was a key factor in our decision to open at Sixth and Market Streets.---Sylvia Yi, Pearl's Deluxe Burgers

I appreciate all the services the CMCBD provides. The CMCBD has played a big role in the revitalization of Central Market. The neighborhood is more welcoming. They also have tremendous support for small businesses. The staff is truly dedicated to improving Central Market.--- Mohamed Alhakim, Mo'z Cafe

As an arts organization that has over 300 dancers coming into our studios on a daily basis, safety and cleanliness are key to our success. The CMCBD has been instrumental in addressing the needs of 7th and Market. They have always been our advocate, supporting the power of arts to transform the neighborhood. We are grateful for their holistic approach to neighborhood revitalization and the sense of community they have created in Central Market.--- Robin Anderson, Alonzo King LINES Dance Center

People in Plazas and the CMCBD have been focused on revitalizing the Central Market area. Certainly bringing live music events to the area is one way to revitalize it. We want people to come out and use the public plazas, which creates an atmosphere of community as well as supports local businesses near the plazas. --- Lynn Valente, People in Plazas

I moved to Market Street 16 years ago. Through the years, with the focused efforts of the CMCBD and the Community Guides, the neighborhood is now a much cleaner and healthier place. Though there is still work to be done, the CMCBD has been responsible for much of the improvement and should be very proud. As a resident, I am grateful. ---Katherine Bernitt, Central Market Resident

As an arts organization in the Central Market district, KUNST-STOFF arts has been incredibly supported by the CMCBD. We have felt tremendous benefits through the CMCBD’s programs, such as the Community Guides service, cleaning of our streets and plazas where we perform, and business support. We have also partnered with the CMCBD in producing special events for the public. Daily we see a difference in our neighborhood because of the work they do.--- Yannis Adoniou, KUNST-STOFF arts

We moved to SOMAGrand five years ago because we wanted to be in the middle of everything, and we have not been disappointed! We walk to the symphony, live theater and the movies, take MUNI to the ballpark and BART to Berkeley. The walk from our home down Market Street to downtown keeps getting better every month, and the renewal has been led by the CMCBD. The art festivals and noontime concerts, the Central Market Community Guides, and the cleaning crews all help make our neighborhood a fabulous place to live! Thank you CMCBD.---Jane Weil, Central Market Resident

The CMCBD works daily to improve the health and vitality of Central Market, from pedestrian safety initiatives to community events. We've seen our neighborhood transform dramatically because of our programs and services. This is a model that works and benefits everyone in our community because it is informed and managed by the very community we serve. We have much more work to do, and need your support to make it happen.---Daniel Hurtado, CMCBD Executive Director

Being a Fine Arts Painter, I am passionate about art, so when I take a hike down Market Street and see the CMCBD is there doing a great job of cleaning the streets and contributing support to the artistic expression on the sidewalks, walls of buildings and construction barricades along Market Street, it's exciting.---Richard Perri, Central Market Artist

Watch the Central Market Renewal Video