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SUSTAIN PLACEMAKING
Foster a compelling destination by enhancing the physical elements of the Downtown.

Clean & Safe Program Traffic & Parking

A program within the City of Delray Beach and funded by the • Member of the Parking Management Advisory Board.
CRA, the Clean & Safe Team works directly with the DDA as the • Key communicator to the Downtown constituents for road
designated location of this area of focus falls within the District.
Goals are to ensure public safety, help improve lighting, quality closures related to events and construction projects.
of landscape maintenance and cleanliness, and maintenance • IPIC Project Application: The DDA continues its involvement
of streetscape furniture and amenities. The program includes the
Clean Unit, Code Enforcement and public safety. with this new development Downtown as it relates to the
impact on traffic and parking.
Clean Unit • Ongoing promotion of the parking areas available within
Downtown through all marketing channels including
• The Clean Unit maintains the cleanliness of the area, as website, social media and printed materials.
well as advises and assists businesses and the public in
refraining and violating any City ordinances and rules Employee Parking
regarding cleanliness and maintenance.
There are more than 6,000 employees working in the
Code Enforcement Partnership Downtown area. The DDA and City of Delray Beach completed
their research and planning this past year and in the Summer of
• Provided “A Practical Guide for Downtown Delray Beach 2016 launched the Downtown Employee Parking Pilot Program.
Businesses” produced by the DDA, to all new businesses in The main goal is to help balance the flow of parking within the
the Downtown District. Downtown allowing for more customer parking by providing
a convenient, safe, consistent parking area for Downtown
• Worked closely with the City’s Code Enforcement department employees.
to communicate changes to the merchants and businesses
including signage, café ordinances, and business uses.

Public Safety

Worked closely with the Delray Beach Police
Leadership and the Clean & Safe Sergeant and Unit to
assist in building and strengthening relationships with
the Downtown merchants and businesses throughout
the year.

The Downtown Manager

The DDA team was instrumental in working with the City of
Delray Beach to hire a dedicated manager for the Downtown
district. Responsibilities include:
• Maintenance and cleanliness within the Clean and Safe

District.
• Establish a working relationship with business owners and

city partners.
• Facilitate safe, vibrant and sustainable opportunities to

socialize throughout the City of Delray Beach.
• Sustain the value of the social and nighttime economy while

effectively addressing nuisance activities, managing public
safety risks, and alleviating quality of life impacts.
• Help neighborhoods with both residents and commercial
activity to achieve peaceful and mutually beneficial co–
existence.

Sustain – Downtown Welcome Banners

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