Enhance Appearances of Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Spaces:
- Clean & Safe Ambassador Services maintain and improve the appearance of sidewalks, curbs, and right-of-way via litter patrols, power washing, and detailed cleaning, e.g., weed and graffiti removal
- Public/private partnerships coordinate and leverage sanitation/cleaning services effectively and efficiently
- Work closely with property owners and other partners to ensure a clean, healthy, and litter-free environment
- Proactively work with City and County on built-environment issues, including sidewalks, planters, bike racks, street trees, grates, etc., and the purchase and installation of litter/recycling receptacles and other streetscape additions
Improve Safety and the Perception of Safety Downtown:
- Provide visible street presence throughout the District by delivering Downtown Improvement District Environmental Program Services
- Support Fort Wayne Police Department by facilitating a partnership with Downtown residents and other strategically aligned programs. Work with the City of Fort Wayne to assist with social service outreach efforts that help control panhandling, vagrancy, etc.
- Address issues such as lighting, blighted buildings, etc., through partnerships with the City of Fort Wayne, Allen County, and others
- Continue to facilitate the elimination of graffiti within the 99 blocks of the district
Encourage Pride in Location and Space:
- Facilitate partnerships among retails, restaurants, and property owners to enhance and optimize storefront, lighting, and maintenance
- Support facade and landscape design through technical assistance grants
- Conduct beautification efforts in collaboration with Parks and Recreation, Urban Forestry, and others to increase tree canopy, flower planting, and sidewalk repair
- Help improve front-line hospitality through briefing and other information on features and benefits of downtown for visitors and residents
For more information please fill our our volunteer form or contact info@downtownfortwayne.com