Join us for the Charles Village Community Benefits District's Spring Meeting! This is a great opportunity to engage with the district, learn about upcoming initiatives, and connect with other neighborhood organizations. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to vote in the quad elections. Don’t miss out on making your voice heard and shaping the future of our community!

Our community thrives because of YOU, and now’s your chance to make an impact! Quad Elections are happening at our Annual Spring Meeting on April 5th, and we need passionate neighbors ready to lead.

CVCBD Quad Nomination Form

We're looking for passionate community members and business leaders to help shape the future!

Are you ready to make an impact? Our Board of Directors is expanding, and we’re inviting driven individuals who care about building a stronger community to apply.

As a board member, you’ll have the opportunity to:

✅ Influence key decisions

✅ Support meaningful initiatives

✅ Collaborate with like-minded leaders

Whether you're a seasoned professional or an engaged community member with fresh ideas, we want to hear from you!

📌 Apply today and be part of something bigger.

CVCBD Board Application

Upcoming Events

City-wide Façade Improvement Grant program (FIG) provides funds to make exterior improvements to commercial and industrial properties. The grants are to be used to enhance the appearance of individual building façades, signs and awnings, and other exterior improvements. Both businesses and property owners are eligible. Learn more.

District Safety News

Join us at our next

Safety Advisory Council Meeting

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Safety meetings are hosted every 2nd Wednesday. Zoom link can be found on our community calendar on our website.

Zoom Link

March Meeting Summary

Meeting Summary

**ROBBERY TREND** Between February 20, 2025, and February 28, 2025, the district experienced a street robbery trend. Groups of teens were targeting individuals during early morning (1am-430am) for cash and cell phones. It is believed they committed (7) robberies. In some cases, the responsible individuals implied they had a handgun; however, none were ever seen. No victims suffered any serious injury or required hospitalization. Several groups of teens were arrested and released to parents during the trend. BPD increased patrols in the affected areas. Overtime expenditure was also paid to extend patrols. CVCBD restricted Allied Security patrols to the concentrated robbery area. Allied hours of operation were also adjusted to meet the time incidents were occurring. Social media sites were used to alert the public to the trend. Information was shared between BPD, CVCBD and Bank of America during the trend to protect the district. The last incident occurred on February 28, 2025.

There was a discussion surrounding the issue of under-reporting of crime in the district and some of the potential causes. The conversation expanded into the issue of over vs under policing generally. It was agreed that there are many sociological reasons for under-reporting crime. With respect to policing, enforcement patterns often shift with public sentiment.

If you haven’t seen them about and about already, be sure to look for our new Safety Ambassador Patrol!

They operate seven days a week, from 7:00pm-3:00am.

The District’s Safety Ambassador Patrol are trained in the latest techniques including the following:

- Reporting instances of unsafe activity

- The evaluation and application of crime trend information

- Certified to administer CPR

Look for the patrol vehicles with the signs pictured above should you need them!

If you witness a crime or suspicious activity, don’t hesitate—call 911 immediately. Reporting crimes helps keep our neighborhood safe and allows law enforcement to respond quickly. If you have non-emergency concerns, consider contacting your local precinct for assistance. Together, we can foster a safer, more secure community!

Eastern 410-396-2433

Northern 410-396-2455