Clean Sweep Ambassadors

A Clean Sweep Ambassador drives a sidewalk cleaner along the riverwalk.

Cleaning the Downtown Scene

Panning and brooming all 150 square blocks of BID #21, not to mention scrubbing, power washing and gum-busting the streets, are the tasks of Milwaukee Downtown’s Clean Sweep Ambassador (CSA) team. Helping to keep Downtown Milwaukee litter-free and sparkling clean, this crew can be seen hard at work from sunup to sundown.

Beyond ensuring a spic and span downtown, the CSAs are behind the scenes assisting with downtown events. From installing over 28 miles of wire to light downtown for the six-week Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival to arranging picnic tables for guests to enjoy an outdoor concert series, the work of this team impacts impressions of downtown on a daily basis.

Members of the Clean Sweep Ambassadors power wash the sidewalk.

406,300

gallons of trash collected last year

58

BID-owned trash cans and RiverWalk containers emptied last year

Quarterly

Super Block Cleanups throughout the district

Sidewalks

power washed and gum removed

Check Out Our Signature Events

Like our core programs, these events bring vibrancy to our neighborhoods and celebrate the heart of the downtown community. Check out our year-round lineup and join us at an upcoming event.

A crowd of people wander around among yellow city trucks for Big Truck Day.

More of What We Do

We invest in the people and the time needed to make Downtown Milwaukee a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all. Take a closer look at ways BID #21 brings this vision to life.

Kids play in a park.

Placemaking and Public Art

We are reinvigorating public spaces with new events, exciting programming, and public art—all to make Downtown Milwaukee more vibrant, walkable, and welcoming.

Three people walk outside a building.

Economic Development

Twelve million square feet of office inventory, plus billions of dollars in current and proposed projects, make Downtown Milwaukee the place to be for business.

Kids line up to peek inside a Department of Public Works truck at Big Truck Day.

Events and Marketing

We love to celebrate with the community. From holiday festivals to weekday concert series, join us at the many events we coordinate throughout the year. 

A member of the Homeless Outreach team in their car.

Quality-of-Life Initiatives

Through the creation of intervention teams, fundraising campaigns, and outreach programs, we have worked to assist and reduce the city’s unhoused population.

A Public Service Ambassador helps a mom and daughter at the park.

Public Service Ambassadors

Our spirit squad, walking concierges, and information gurus. Discover how this team promotes Downtown Milwaukee and works to keep it a safe, welcoming place for all.

A member of the landscape crew waters flowers in Milwaukee.

Landscape Crew

Over 375 planters and beds, and 75 hanging baskets brighten up the streets in our community. All thanks to these green thumbs, who rotate out arrangements every season.

A Public Service Ambassador cleans an old Milwaukee police call box.

Graffiti Removal Team

It’s not just about wiping away stubborn, unwanted markings. Graffiti removal also helps keep property values from lowering and criminal activity from rising.