{"id":1652,"date":"2025-06-11T04:27:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T04:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nodanights.com\/?page_id=1652"},"modified":"2025-07-08T18:41:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T18:41:05","slug":"mayors-reccomendations-on-vendors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nodanights.com\/index.php\/mayors-reccomendations-on-vendors\/","title":{"rendered":"NODA Mayors recommendations on Vendors"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Prevent a ban on vendors in NoDa<\/strong> by organizing a community-regulated vendor program<\/strong> that meets city and business standards while preserving the unique, creative culture of the area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\ud83d\udce3 Messaging<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\u00a0To City Council:<\/strong><\/h3>

\u201cRather than banning vendors who give NoDa its unique culture, we propose a community-regulated solution that promotes order, safety, and economic opportunity for all.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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To Businesses:<\/strong><\/h3>

\u201cThis gives you more control over the vendor presence, more visibility for your business, and a cleaner, more structured environment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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To Vendors:<\/strong><\/h2>

\u201cWe\u2019re fighting for your right to be here\u2014but we need you to be part of the solution.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Common Concerns From Council & Businesses (Anticipated)<\/h3>

  1. Lack of Regulation<\/strong> \u2013 Vendors showing up unannounced, taking up sidewalk space, or creating congestion.<\/p><\/li>

  2. Safety & Cleanliness<\/strong> \u2013 Trash left behind, fire code issues, or blocking access.<\/p><\/li>

  3. No Economic Oversight<\/strong> \u2013 Businesses feel vendors \u201cfreeload\u201d without paying rent or city taxes.<\/p><\/li>

  4. Noise, Competition, or Crowds<\/strong> \u2013 Especially at night or during high-traffic events.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>

    \ud83d\udca1 Your Solution: NoDa Artist & Vendor Cooperative Program (NAVCo)<\/strong><\/h3>

    A community-led program that:<\/p>

    • Registers and rotates vendors<\/strong> for scheduled market days<\/p><\/li>

    • Ensures vendor compliance<\/strong> with community guidelines<\/p><\/li>

    • Creates revenue for NoDa<\/strong> via low vendor fees that support cleanup, promotion, and safety<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Key Features of NAVCo:<\/h3>

      1. Designated Market Zones<\/strong><\/h4>

      • Clearly defined vendor areas (Ex: by Johnston YMCA lot, 35th St, etc.)<\/p><\/li>

      • Avoids congestion near business entrances or emergency lanes<\/p><\/li>

      • Works with fire and zoning code requirements<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        2. Scheduled Vendor Days<\/strong><\/h4>

        • Ex: Thursday evenings, First Fridays, Sundays from 12\u20136<\/p><\/li>

        • Special permits for events or holidays<\/p><\/li>

        • Avoids overcrowding or unsanctioned pop-ups<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

          3. Vendor Registration & Code of Conduct<\/strong><\/h4>

          • Small fee ($5\u201310\/day) goes to trash cleanup, signage, admin<\/p><\/li>

          • Includes commitments to:
            \u2705 Leave no trace
            \u2705 Stay within marked spaces
            \u2705 Be respectful of noise, time, and surroundings<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

            4. Business Collaboration<\/strong><\/h4>

            • Local businesses can sponsor or \u201chost\u201d a vendor (cross-promotion)<\/p><\/li>

            • Businesses get input on placement and schedule<\/p><\/li>

            • Encourages mutual respect and shared foot traffic<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

              5. City Council Partnership<\/strong><\/h4>

              • Show leadership with a proposal: \u201cWe fixed it before it became a problem.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/li>

              • Offer to pilot the program for 90 days, collect feedback, and iterate<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                • \u00a0<\/li><\/ul>

                  \ud83d\udccb Key Components to Propose:<\/b><\/h3>

                  \u2705 Registered Vendor Spots<\/b><\/h4>
                  • Numbered, rotating spots (limit congestion)<\/span><\/li>
                  • Easy for vendors to sign up in advance<\/span><\/li>
                  • Priority to locals or returning artists<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

                    \ud83d\udd52 Set Vendor Times<\/b><\/h4>
                    • Thursdays 4\u20139 PM<\/span><\/li>
                    • Sundays 11\u20136 PM<\/span><\/li>
                    • First Friday Art Nights 6\u201310 PM<\/span>
                      <\/span> (<\/span>or whatever works best with your rhythm and council expectations<\/span><\/i>)<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

                      \ud83d\udcb0 Nominal Fee with a Purpose<\/b><\/h4>
                      • ~$10 per session<\/span><\/li>
                      • Goes directly to:<\/span>
                        • Trash bags, cleanup, flowers, mural touch-ups, lighting, signage<\/span><\/li>
                        • Optional community projects (e.g., repainting benches, trash patrol)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>

                          \ud83c\udf31 Community Giveback Initiative<\/b><\/h4>
                          • Each vendor gives <\/span>1 hour\/month<\/b> toward a NoDa beautification effort (or funds it)<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

                            Public scoreboard: \u201cThese vendors <\/span>give back.<\/span><\/i> Do you?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                            Prevent a ban on vendors in NoDa by organizing a community-regulated vendor program that meets city and business standards while preserving the unique, creative culture of the area. \ud83d\udce3 Messaging \u00a0To City Council: \u201cRather than banning vendors who give NoDa its unique culture, we propose a community-regulated solution that promotes order, safety, and economic opportunity…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1652","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","texture-woo-product-list","opn-qv-enable","real-estate-elementor-woo-hover-","open-single-product-tab-horizontal","open-shadow-","open-shadow-hover-"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nodanights.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nodanights.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nodanights.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nodanights.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nodanights.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1652"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/nodanights.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1652\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2327,"href":"https:\/\/nodanights.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1652\/revisions\/2327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nodanights.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}