New York Laws
Article 19-B - Municipal Theme Districts
990-A - Statement of Legislative Findings and Declaration.

ยง 990-a. Statement of legislative findings and declaration. Across the
nation municipal theme districts have arisen to construct, renovate and
geographically coordinate areas of a municipality into a common area for
art, entertainment, education, culture or business. These areas develop
the economy, tourism, culture, education and the quality of life of a
community. It shall be the public policy of the state to encourage the
development of theme districts and to promote their establishment,
designation, administration and success.