Clean Team
Helping downtown look its best
Downtown Ambassadors
Founded by DSA in 1999, the Metropolitan Improvement District is a business-improvement area spanning 285 square blocks in downtown — from Denny Way to Pioneer Square and from I-5 to the waterfront. Funding from property owners within the MID boundaries provides cleaning, safety and hospitality services in six center city neighborhoods, as well as oversight and activation of multiple urban parks and public spaces. MID-funded ambassadors are on the streets of downtown 362 days a year, ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming experience for everyone. The MID was renewed by the Seattle City Council in 2013 and is up for renewal again in 2023. From leaf cleanup to graffiti removal, a few key performance metrics are captured below.
Making a Difference in 2020-21
Ambassador Service Map
14,386
People helped with directions
34,838
Graffiti tags removed
1,442,991
Gallons of trash removed
379,895
Visitors to Westlake Park and Occidental Square
Ambassador News
Areas of Operation
Serving Belltown, Denny Triangle, Retail Core, Pioneer Square, Waterfront and West Edge neighborhoods.
Service Requests
206-441-3303
Services Currently Available
- Trash removal from sidewalks, alleys and curb edges
- Quick-response animal and human waste cleanup
- Leaf and syringe removal
- Pressure-washing
- Alley cleaning
- Public asset tracking
- Morning wakeups and welfare checks on individuals in need
- Addressing conditions of entry and sit/lie violations
Hours
Clean Team
Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m.–9 p.m.Community Safety & Hospitality Team
Daily: 7:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.Public Realm Operations Team
Daily: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.Are you a property owner, property manager or resident in downtown Seattle?
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Join Our Team
If you’re interested in becoming a downtown ambassador, please check out our current job openings.