The Westwood Village Improvement Association (BID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make Westwood Village a clean, safe, and friendly place for the community through maintenance, security, and enlivening programs. The WVIA leads the District by taking positions on district-wide short and long-term opportunities and considering matters such as city planning and zoning, parking, events, and other services that promote increased tenant recruitment and retention, business, values, and investment. The WVIA is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors comprised of property owners, merchants, and a UCLA representative. The WVIA receives $1.7 million annually from assessments on 120 properties within the District