CRDA’s Special Improvements District Documents Year of Measurable Impact Across Tourism District

The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority’s Special Improvement District (SID) today released the 2025 year in review, documenting measurable improvements in cleanliness, public safety coordination, and quality of life across the Tourism District.

Throughout calendar year 2025, SID operations teams completed nearly 2,000 work orders, removed 255 tons of trash, eliminated 580 pieces of graffiti, and assisted 44 at-risk individuals through the Ambassador Program, demonstrating accountability and visible results throughout the district.

2025 Operational Outcomes:

Cleanliness and Maintenance

• Removed 255 tons of trash and litter; collected 54 tons of recycling
• Eliminated 580 pieces of graffiti, with hundreds of additional tags and stickers removed
• Power-washed all Boardwalk benches, planters, and arbors
• Maintained 25 parks and corridors and 13 pocket parks

Beautification and Landscaping

• Planted more than 9,000 flowers, 5,000 bulbs, 270 ornamental grasses, and 300+ trees and plants
• Installed 240 cubic yards of mulch and 80 cubic yards of crushed clam shell

Public Safety and Community Support

• Assisted 44 at-risk individuals through the SID Ambassador Program
• Coordinated 109 non-emergency calls with Atlantic City Police
• Relayed nearly 600 maintenance issues to Atlantic City DPW or SID management for resolution

Community Partnerships and Coordination

• Conducted regular walk-throughs with Atlantic City’s four community development corporations to address neighborhood-specific maintenance and quality-of-life concerns
• Partnered with Atlantic City Arts Commission to clean, prime, seal, and protect 21 electrical boxes and five large murals
• Supported major tourism and community events, including farmers markets, parades, marathons, and Boardwalk Hall graduations

District Stewardship

• Administered 1,167 SID assessment accounts, including billing and payment processing
• Provided daily oversight of Tourism District Policing Unit staffing and operations

“These numbers represent accountability: visible, measurable outcomes that demonstrate stewardship of the Tourism District,” said Eric Scheffler, Executive Director of the CRDA. “From graffiti removal to ambassador outreach, every work order completed reflects our commitment to maintaining a district that serves residents, businesses, and visitors alike.”

“The dedication and professionalism of our entire SID team are clearly reflected in these results,” said Jerry Barnhart, SID Director. “Day in and day out, they maintain the highest standards of service, and their commitment to this district is what makes success like this possible.”

SID priorities for 2026 include upholding the Tourism District’s daily cleaning standards to ensure the consistent removal of trash, litter, and debris; increasing the frequency of power-washing along Atlantic and Pacific Avenues; continuing to repaint all trash and recycling receptacles district-wide; redesigning and re-landscaping the pocket park at North Carolina and Pacific Avenues in collaboration with the Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association; and identifying new areas for beautification, including landscaping, cleaning, and painting projects.

The SID operates in partnership with the City of Atlantic City, local agencies, businesses, and community organizations to maintain district standards and support Atlantic City’s economic vitality.

For more information or for service requests in the Tourism District, visit www.njcrda.com and complete an online request form.