The Coral Gables Business Improvement District, a volunteer group working to enhance property and community value in Coral Gables, has benefitted greatly from the leadership of Mindy McIlroy, who served as President in 2015 and 2016, and Ari Bittel, who is a current board member and member of the retail and marketing committees. Their efforts are widely credited for supporting the advancement of commercial vitality in the city’s vibrant core. Their work has included supporting the ongoing recruitment of quality businesses, including strong restaurant and retail concepts, as well as forging unique partnerships with artists and key community groups, supporting community art installations and beautification projects, and providing general marketing and advocacy support for the city’s property owners and businesses.
Studios on the Mile
/in Giving BackIn partnership with the Coral Gables Business Improvement District, Terranova launched Studios on the Mile in 2020. Encompassing six different spaces for a total of 8,655 SF on the 200 block of Miracle Mile, the initiative enabled a variety of artists to convert the spaces to working studios and galleries. From highly regarded contemporary painter and sculptor, Carlos Luna, to high school graduates awarded the Isaiah Fund Scholarship, the artist studios and galleries have provided unique opportunities for the community to come together in celebration of its growing art scene.
Coral Gables Business Improvement District (BID)
/in Giving BackThe Coral Gables Business Improvement District, a volunteer group working to enhance property and community value in Coral Gables, has benefitted greatly from the leadership of Mindy McIlroy, who served as President in 2015 and 2016, and Ari Bittel, who is a current board member and member of the retail and marketing committees. Their efforts are widely credited for supporting the advancement of commercial vitality in the city’s vibrant core. Their work has included supporting the ongoing recruitment of quality businesses, including strong restaurant and retail concepts, as well as forging unique partnerships with artists and key community groups, supporting community art installations and beautification projects, and providing general marketing and advocacy support for the city’s property owners and businesses.
Lincoln Road Property Owners Association
/in Giving BackStephen Bittel and Mindy McIlroy served as founding members of the Lincoln Road Property Owners Association, a volunteer group working to enhance property and community value on the iconic Miami Beach retail street. This group later evolved to become the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District (BID), with Mr. Bittel and Ms. McIlroy continuing to serve as board members today.