The Rosslyn Business Improvement District
Our Mission
The Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID) is a designated 17-block mixed-use, urban center in the heart of Rosslyn, Virginia. Funded by a special tax paid by property owners within the BID boundaries, the Rosslyn BID provides services to enhance, grow and maintain the neighborhood through a public/private partnership with Arlington County.
The Rosslyn BID provides high-quality, customer-oriented services for our 30,000 employees, 15,000 residents and 1.2 million visitors a year to enhance, grow, and connect the neighborhood.
We take an active leadership role in all that we do, serving as a collaborator, community builder, and agent of positive change.
About Rosslyn
Rosslyn is an urban, active, and connected community that is home to businesses, retailers, and residents. Through new mixed-use residential options, chef-driven restaurants and food halls, ample transit options, as well as public spaces and robust programming from the Rosslyn BID, the neighborhood consistently attracts and retains a high-caliber of talented professionals. Rosslyn has the most public art in Arlington and boasts lively streets, beer gardens and diverse dining options, green public spaces, and retailers.
Our Core Services and Program Areas
- Ambassador Program (Cleaning, Maintenance and Hospitality)
- Beautification and Public Realm Enhancement
- Homeless Assistance Program (Social Services Coordination)
- Marketing and Promotion
- Community Activities and Events
- Support for Culture, Arts, and Innovation
- Urban Design
- Economic Development