Meatpacking District Management Association

Join us next week in the Makers Space at Chelsea Market for an exciting panel discussion inspired by the Great Elephant Migration. CONCRETE CANVASES: THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ART AS A TOOL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. See you there!

Join us next Wednesday at Chelsea Market for an exciting panel focused on public art and economic development. Learn how public art projects like the Great Elephant Migration contribute to New York's diverse cultural economy. RSVP at the link below:

We kicked off The Great Elephant Migration x Meatpacking’s programming with an inspiring panel discussion: Coexistence and Community from the Nilgiris to New York. Experts and community leaders, including Jeffrey LeFrancois (Executive Director of Meatpacking BID), Ruth Ganesh (Trustee of Elephant Family + Co-Founder of The Coexistence Collective), Dr. Tarsh Thekaekara (Shola Trust), and Terri Carta (Executive Director of Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Park Conservancy), came together to explore the connections between conservation, culture, and collaboration. This is a powerful start to an initiative that bridges continents and brings critical conversations to the forefront.

From the Nilgiri Hills of Southern India to the cobblestone streets of Meatpacking, The Great Elephant Migration has made its way to New York City. Nearly 100 handmade life-sized Indian Elephant sculptures are spread throughout the streets of Meatpacking, sharing a message of coexistence and conservation. From now through October 20, experience the presence of the herd. For more information: https://lnkd.in/evPh-2n2 #GreatElephantMigration #MeatpackingNY

Exciting opportunities to contribute to enhancing the iconic Meatpacking District! We have just released two exciting requests for proposals (RFPs) to support neighborhood operations. Responses for both RFPs are due Friday, March 1st. The first RFP seeks innovative firms to provide robust pedestrian counting and visitor insights for the BID. This includes capturing granular analytics on pedestrian volumes and trends that will empower the BID's programming, marketing, and long-range strategy. This is a unique opportunity to leverage technology to inform decision-making in one of New York's most vibrant neighborhoods. The second RFP seeks an experienced provider to manage the BID's public ambassador and neighborhood safety service. This program supports the wide range of dynamic and exciting events the BID puts on annually and directly contributes to improving visitor experience, community, and public safety across the Meatpacking District. For more information on both of these opportunities, please refer to the Meatpacking District's website and the RFP documents themselves, which provide further details related to submission requirements, important dates, and the expected scopes of service. #RFP #urbandata #visitorinsights #eventmanagement #eventproduction #publicengagement #neighborhoodambassador #publicsafety #MeatpackingDistrict #MPD #Manhattan #NewYorkCity

A Clean Slate: Meatpacking District Unveils Newly Designed Trash Corrals The New Year brought an exciting upgrade to the Meatpacking District's trash corrals – redesigned to blend functionality with aesthetic appeal, the 2.0 design was recently unveiled along 14th Street. While the basic purpose remains unchanged, containing and screening the hundreds of trash bags generated in the Meatpacking District daily and reducing the amount of unsightly clutter on the streets, these new versions reflect lessons learned after a year of operation. The enhancements, courtesy of manufacturer A-Porcel Trading Co and local design firm FANTÁSTICA, focused on improving durability and ease of maintenance while maintaining a strong and unique look perfect for the Meatpacking District. Gone are the finicky screws and aluminum pieces prone to weather damage, and wear from the constant abuse of NYC streets. Instead, durable Velcro secures the Omega-Lite paneling to the barriers, enabling swift replacement of damaged parts, and fewer opportunities for bags to snag and tear while being loaded into DSNY trucks. Hard-wearing, purpose-built Yodock plastic connectors replace bespoke metal joints between corral sections, reducing materials costs and design complexity. The most striking revision is the muted black and copper color scheme—a significant visual change from the bright white bases of the original design. This understated look blends discretely day and night, complementing the District's industrial backdrop. Coupled with the pared-back styling, the new color scheme creates an elegantly minimalist impression, and serves a functional purpose, improving the durability of the corrals out on city streets. By subtly optimizing the new corrals, the Meatpacking District continues balancing critical neighborhood services with thoughtful design. These enhanced public space features keep streets clean and pedestrian-friendly while fading stylishly into the urban texture of this vibrant neighborhood.