Beautification and Street Maintenance

Lark Street is a well traveled pedestrian and automotive corridor. In addition to hosting Neighborhood Clean-Up days in partnership with elected officials throughout the year, the BID employs a clean-team which provides daily cleanings for Lark Street Corridor. The Lark Street BID maintenance staff to help control the sidewalk litter, autumn leaves and to clear crosswalks in the winter. Our maintenance staff have clocked over 500 hours of service in 2023 already.

In Summer of 2019, the Lark Street BID purchased 22 planters to decorate the Corridor, partially funded by a donation from Global Partners. Global also provides staff and a water truck to maintain our hanging flower baskets. During the holidays, the BID provides string lights for our street lamps and businesses, and organizes an annual store-front decorating contest among Lark Street businesses. We also work with the City of Albany’s DGS to provide regular maintenance and upkeep for our street trees.