To ensure that the region’s residents as well as tourists, visitors and potential investors are aware of Downtown Wilmington’s unique attractions and importance to the region’s economy, Downtown Visions currently uses a wide range of communications to promote the Downtown. Through news media contacts, press releases, social media, email, newsletters, web/mobile site and other means, Downtown Visions encourages visitation, tourism and investment. Downtown Visions partners with tourism, economic development, arts and cultural organizations, city and state government. As well, Downtown Visions shares and markets each business within the BID. Downtown Visions collects all business information including description, social links, products, images, etc. This information is available on Downtown Visions web/mobile site with each Downtown business having a separate page. We help businesses claim and verify their business on Google Places, Maps and selected social media sites. By listing each business they will immediately be visible to all consumers. We assist small business owners with the tools and training needed to utilize social media resources. This service may include collecting images, designing logos, graphic design and writing content done by local marketing and graphic design professionals who are also businesses located within the BID. Working with these marketing professionals we make recommendations, SWOT analysis and implement a marketing plan for businesses.
Security Advisory Committee
The Security Advisory Committee is designed to provide a quarterly forum for Downtown Visions and the Wilmington Police Department to meet with security personnel from businesses and organizations located in the BID to share information, discuss current crime trends and express common concerns. The goal of the Security Advisory Committee is to develop creative, unified strategies to aid the Wilmington Police Department in achieving their goal of making downtown Wilmington as safe as possible.
Cleaning Ambassadors
Helping to keep Downtown Wilmington clean is a key mission for Downtown Visions. Our Cleaning Ambassadors supplement the services of the City of Wilmington to provide premium cleaning results. This ensures that Wilmington remains a neat, welcoming environment each and every morning. Last year, our Cleaning Ambassadors removed more than 214 tons of litter (that's 428,000 pounds!) and removed graffiti from more than 200 locations.
SIDEWALK CLEANING
Downtown Visions employs 13 uniformed Cleaning Ambassadors and mechanical equipment, in two squads, seven days a week. In addition, the entire BID's sidewalks get power washed, except in winter, to remove accumulated gum and grime.
GRAFFITI REMOVAL
Graffiti and illegal posters send a message of shabbiness and indifference to any public space. Specially trained teams use solvents and high-pressure washers to blast graffiti from building walls, light poles, signs and street furniture.
If you spot trash or graffiti on a downtown street, click here to see how to report it.
PUBLIC SPACE REPORTING
Our team of trained Cleaning and Safety Ambassadors survey the district for violations and problems such as clogged sewers, code violations, broken fire hydrants, illegal trash disposal, and streetlights that are out. All problems and violations are reported promptly to the responsible public agency. Downtown Visions follows up to ensure prompt attention and service.
If you have or observe a problem or violation to report, click here for a list of relevant agencies to contact.
CLEANING DIVISION AMBASSADORS
Downtown Visions Cleaning Ambassadors are on the streets seven days a week picking up trash, emptying receptacles, removing graffiti and illegal posters. Seasonally we remove weeds and leaves from sidewalks and tree beds. During the warmer months, we pressure wash the sidewalks.
For more information on how to become a Cleaning Ambassador click here.
Brochures & Materials
Downtown Visions offers free brochures for you or your business on topics such as smart parking and personal safety tips. We also offer free, pocket-sized safety escort cards and magnets. To order hard copies, please email lschweiger@downtownvisions.org.
Safety Ambassadors
Uniformed Safety Ambassadors patrol the neighborhood on foot and on bikes. Feel free to ask them for directions and information. We welcome feedback!