About Us
The Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance (FDBA), is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a strong community, improving quality of life, and maintaining a clean and safe boulevard, for residents, visitors, small business owners and workers. We seek to establish Frederick Douglass Boulevard, Harlem’s Gateway and Restaurant Row, as a model residential and commercial corridor. We also seek to uplift those who for decades have been the bedrock of this historic community.
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Latest News
FDBA and Stella Artois Deliver Socially Distant Dining Pods To Support Neighborhood Black, Minority and Women-Owned Restaurants in Harlem
On December 11, 2020 FDBA launched an exciting partnership with Stella Artois to bring socially distant outdoor dining solutions – enclosed, outdoor dining pods – to one of New York’s most vibrant neighborhoods: Central Harlem.
Restaurants Open Streets launches on FDB
The Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance (FDBA) is pleased to announce that the NYC Department of Transportation (NYCDOT)has granted our application to have the section of Frederick Douglass Boulevard between 112th and 120th streets approved for participation in the Restaurant Open Streets Program. Starting on Fridays to Sundays, from September 4th and continuing until the end of October, all vehicular traffic (including cars and buses) will not be allowed on Frederick Douglass Boulevard from W. 112th to 120th streets . Please note that social distancing and face coverings are required.
C. Virginia Fields Award
Named in honor of the former Manhattan Borough President, whose transformational leadership led to the historic rezoning of Frederick Douglass Boulevard, now a vibrant corridor and restaurant row, the C. Virginia Fields Award is presented to New Yorkers for their extraordinary leadership and impact in the village of Harlem.
