What's right for Church Ave?

Some fellow neighbors and I have a meeting with CAMBA to discuss Church Ave. and it's revitalization. On the table will be discussion of a BID and generally how to improve the area with better maintance and diversification of business. What will work here? How can we draw in more small independent businesses that will improve the area? Is a BID the answer for cleanliness but a detractor for small independent run business? How can we get the current owners of the properties on Church Ave to open their doors (and lower rents)? And how exactly can I get in touch w the Kensington Merchant Association?