Downtown San Diego

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Since launching the Clean & Safe app in 2021, we have received more than 100,000 service requests from our community! 🌟 What does that mean? It means we’re actively responding to your needs with services like trash pickup, safety patrols, graffiti removal, and more, helping make…

With new amendments to #SB16, I am setting significantly higher standards for rapidly increasing interim housing and safe sleeping capacity in an effort to end unsheltered homelessness in California within five years. Read more in my press release. @AsmMattHaney @DignityMoves…

A big shoutout to our amazing Clean & Safe team for their tireless efforts in keeping our sidewalks free from trash or debris left behind. These are just one of the 359 times our team was called to clear litter from the streets last month alone. 👏✨

Our Safe Sleeping O-Lot team just celebrated a huge milestone in our new Workforce Readiness Program. This initiative is designed to empower residents by providing the tools and support needed to secure employment and work toward long-term, stable housing. Over four weeks,…

Our Clean & Safe team was in superhero mode during Comic-Con, collecting nearly 20,000 pounds of trash. That's half of last year's total! This significant decrease reflects not only the dedication of our team but also a heroic community effort and an encouraging Downtown-wide…

Interested in learning more about the efforts of the Clean & Safe program? We invite you to join our monthly neighborhood walkabout this Friday, July 25 from 9-10 a.m. This is a great opportunity for Downtown residents, business owners, and visitors to explore our urban…

Congratulations to Paloma Aguirre on being sworn in as the First District Supervisor for the County of San Diego, which includes Downtown San Diego. DSDP looks forward to working with you to advance the economic prosperity and cultural vitality of Downtown. We have been…

As part of our ongoing placemaking efforts, we've added creative crosswalks in the Cortez and Columbia neighborhood to brighten up the streets, embrace community identity, and enhance the pedestrian experience. Designed with neighborhood character in mind, the new additions can…

Join us in congratulating Downtown San Diego Partnership President & CEO, Betsy Brennan, on being nominated for San Diego Magazine's Celebrating Women event as a pioneer in the nonprofit category. As many of you know, @bbrennanSD joined the DSDP in 2018, bringing her background…

We're proud to share the latest milestone from our dedicated member, Cordia, whose recent investment marks a key advancement in delivering resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy infrastructure in one of California’s fastest-growing urban districts. With the successful…

Last week, our Unhoused Care team received 250 thoughtfully assembled hygiene kits from @HomeAidSanDiego, thanks to the incredible volunteer efforts of our valued member @gensler_design. These kits are already making a difference by being distributed to individuals experiencing…

Yesterday, the Downtown San Diego Partnership along with our partners @prebysfound and @U3Advisors presented a bold vision for a reimagined San Diego Civic Center in the heart of Downtown. This collaborative effort, with input from local architects, residents, planners, arts…

We're breaking out the birthday candles and streamers because July 1 marked the 25th anniversary of the Clean & Safe program! It's also the start of the successful renewal of the PBID for its 2025-2035 term, which was supported overwhelmingly by property owners earlier this year.…

Congratulations to our valued members @gensler_design, @SanDiegoSymph, @LPAinc, and @CarrierJohnsonC on being recognized for AIA San Diego's 2025 Design Awards! Your visionary work continues to shape the future of design in our region. 👏 aiasandiego.org/design-awards-…

We are proud to co-sponsor @SenBlakespear SB 16: Ending Street Homelessness Act: sd38.senate.ca.gov/news/sen-blake…

It's time to make ending unsheltered homelessness a top priority. In my op-ed in @CalMatters today, I explain why, and how we can do it. @AsmMattHaney @DignityMoves @MattMahanSJ @SDPartnership @CalGrocers @BayAreaCouncil calmatters.org/commentary/202…

As we celebrate 25 years of the Downtown PBID, we're taking a look back at how far our city has come. Alongside that growth, our Clean & Safe team has evolved to meet the changing needs of this dynamic urban core. What started as a small crew has grown into a team of over 80…

Here’s a look back at one of our volunteer events where our Clean & Safe team and community members came together to plant trees and beautify the neighborhood. 🌳 This is the kind of difference you can help make at our next volunteer event on June 28, where we'll be cleaning up C…

Great downtowns across the world serve a critical role in their local economies – both as workforce centers and as key cultural and tourism assets. This is no different in Downtown San Diego as we see strong investment from residents, workforce, and visitors. We were proud to…

Congratulations to our May ambassador of the month, Clarence! 🎉 With more than 10 years of experience on the Clean & Safe team, Clarence's dedication continues to make a meaningful impact in the Gaslamp Quarter. Known for his impressive before-and-after results, he consistently…