News and Updates


Downtown Ambassadors Roll Out the Welcome Mat

Mar 8th, 2010

ON a recent visit to Downtown Santa Monica, a Massachusetts family was in a most unfortunate situation after enjoying another day in the beachfront city. They had ... Read More...

Bayside ambassadors get positive reviews

Feb 17th, 2010

Walking down the Third Street Promenade in a dark blue jacket emblazoned with the words "Santa Monica Downtown Ambassadors" Shana Gadlin approached a group of tour... Read More...

Governor Schwarzenegger Visits with Santa Monica Ambassadors

Feb 11th, 2010

During a visit to Santa Monica the governor spent time on the Third Street Promenade, where he took time to talk and ham it up with the Ambassadors of Downtown Santa Monica! CLICK HERE FOR THE PHOTO!

Downtown Cleveland property owners back renewal of special improvment district

Feb 4th, 2010

Property owners in downtown Clevleand have thrown their support -- and their wallets -- behind renewed efforts to make the center city clean, safe and attractive to businesses. READ THE FULL ARTICLE FROM THE CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER.

Category: Cleveland, OH

Louisville Sidewalks Tough to Keep Clear

Jan 8th, 2010

Keisha Matlock works to keep the sidewalks clear for pedestrians by the Metro Police station near the corner of Seventh and Jefferson streets. SEE THE VIDEO FROM THE LOUISVILLE COURIER JOURNAL

Category: Louisville, KY

Overflowing Shelters Help Homeless Amid Cold Snap

Jan 4th, 2010

Category: Minneapolis, MN

Amigos: 'The face of downtown' celebrates 10th anniversary

Dec 17th, 2009

For 10 years, Centro San Antonios Amigos, have helped visitors find lost cars and lost hotels, directed them to the Alamo and the River Walk... READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE FROM FIESTA MAGAZINE.

Category: San Antonio, TX

Up and Out Early, He Helps Keep the City Clean

Dec 10th, 2009

Horace Hicks wore out the rubber sholes of his black work shoes in just five months, walking the city's downtown streets each day, looking for trash. READ THE FULL ... Read More...

Category: Hartford, CT

Three big changes make downtown Minneapolis a better place

Nov 23rd, 2009

The old gal is getting a makeover. Downtown Minneapolis over the alst several months has updated its vacuous 1960's look to become something that feels like a cozie... Read More...

Category: Minneapolis, MN

Measuring the impact of the new DID

Nov 9th, 2009

Did you ever wonder how quickly you could change people's minds? Are they slow to turn like the Queen Mary? Or, are they really ready to embrace change? CLICK HERE TO READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE FROM THE DOWNTOWN JOURNAL (MINNEAPOLIS)

Category: Minneapolis, MN