New York Consolidated Laws, General Municipal Law - GMU § 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.