Following an announcement this past October that the City of Atlantic City formed the Boardwalk Improvement Group (BIG) to address homelessness and other quality of life concerns on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk and throughout the entire city, Mayor Marty Small, Sr. and members of the newly-formed group announced as of July 1st the program has been fully implemented. BIG is a proactive partnership between the public and private sector that aims to improve the overall quality of the Atlantic City Boardwalk and beaches, and city as a whole. BIG features an integration of city departments that conduct 24/7 observation and reconnaissance, with attention to prevention, abatement, cleanup, engagement and enforcement. Daily visual Boardwalk and beach inspections are conducted, while ‘See, Click, Fix’ was created internally to form one, central database for all information and communication.

 

BIG addresses homeless individuals sleeping under and loitering around the Atlantic City Boardwalk and beaches, as well as removal of encampments, while supporting the idea of these individuals finding a successful path in life.  While homelessness is a major component, BIG also addresses aggressive Boardwalk performers, bicycle violations, public smoking, open container violations, and many other issues with the hopes of keeping the Atlantic City Boardwalk clean and safe.