Bryant Park Corporation and 34th Street Partnership share a management team and management philosophy.
Bryant Park Corporation
http://www.bryantpark.org
Bryant Park Corporation (BPC) is a not-for-profit, private management company and a cooperating business improvement district of neighboring property owners. It was established by Daniel A. Biederman and Andrew Heiskell, with support from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. BPC was formed to restore historic Bryant Park, which had suffered a severe decline in conditions in the 1970s. A 15-year agreement was signed in 1988, entrusting management and improvements to the BPC. The park reopened in 1991 after four years of renovation with a budget six times the level under prior city management. It is the largest effort in the nation to apply private management backed by private funding to a public park, and it has been a success with public, press, and nearby institutions.
34th Street Partnership
http://www.34thstreet.org
Founded in 1992, the 34th Street Partnership is a coalition of property-owners, tenants, and city officials, working to revitalize a 31 block district in the heart of midtown Manhattan with major streetscape improvements, special security and sanitation services, public events, tourist assistance, and free retail services. The Partnership's programs and services are funded principally by a special assessment on commercial properties within the district. Funds are collected by the city and returned in full to the Partnership.
With locations throughout Dallas–Fort Worth, Louisville, and Nashville, our boutiques bring together bohemian charm and western heritage. We offer custom cowboy hats, western-inspired accessories, and a curated selection of unique apparel and gifts. Our custom hat bar invites adults and kids to design one-of-a-kind hats alongside our expert hat stylists. Each location offers hat bar reservations, private events, and custom branding, creating an experience as memorable as the hats themselves.
Renegade Craft is a curated marketplace of artists, designers, doers, and dreamers. Established in Chicago in 2003 and growing through steady, grassroots support, Renegade has become one of the broadest reaching craft showcases in the world. With events in several major cities, a growing online shop, and an expansive artist collective, Renegade is a dynamic platform for artists and shoppers to come together.
Over the years, Renegade has pioneered a movement that has advanced the creative economy, empowered countless small businesses to succeed, and brought together a worldwide community of artists and tastemakers. Renegade’s vision and approach are still embedded in its origins: to create an inspiring communal platform that’s powered by a community of independent artists and design enthusiasts, and curated with beautiful, handmade goods.
All Renegade events and endeavors are produced and curated in-house by our small yet mighty team. We’re a friendly and creative group on a mission to champion the arts. Keep an eye out for us at the Fairs (in the future), we’d love to meet you!