The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority’s Special Improvement District released its 2025 year in review on Mar. 10, highlighting progress in cleanliness, public safety coordination, and quality of life within the Atlantic City Tourism District.
The report outlines efforts made throughout 2025 to maintain and enhance the district. 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.
“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.”
Key achievements included collecting an additional 54 tons of recycling and power-washing all Boardwalk benches and planters. The team maintained a total of 25 parks and corridors as well as 13 pocket parks. Beautification projects involved planting over 9,000 flowers and more than 300 trees and plants. Public safety initiatives included assisting at-risk individuals through the SID Ambassador Program and coordinating with local police on non-emergency calls.
Community partnerships were also emphasized. Regular walk-throughs with community development corporations addressed neighborhood-specific concerns while collaborations with the Atlantic City Arts Commission helped clean and protect public art installations. The SID supported major events such as farmers markets and parades.
“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.”
Looking ahead to 2026, priorities include upholding daily cleaning standards across the district; increasing power-washing frequency along key avenues; repainting receptacles; redesigning a pocket park at North Carolina and Pacific Avenues; and identifying new beautification projects.
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