Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID)

Place management - swbid provides services to swdc property owners and residents through safety,cleanliness, and beautification support of the bid area. Services include: a daily work plan focusing on target areas for cleaning and repair by the sw "clean team; an ongoing assessment of public space amenities; supplemental cleaning and maintenance of public parks and federal reservations; removal of debris in public areas; powerwashing of sidewalks, underpasses and bridges to remove dirt accumulation and all graffiti; installation of seasonal banners and wayfinding signs; the planting and landscaping in public spaces; outreach to the homeless to provide medical, legal and service referrals, as needed.

Place branding - swbid place branding initiatives include gathering and publicizing data on the changing, diverse neighborhood, updating website content, formulating wayfinding signage,maintaining an active social media presence, and hosting community groups to maximize new public initiatives in the area.

Placemaking - swbid activates public spaces within the bid borders in order to promote community engagement and connectivity. During fy2022, swbid continued to support activations at the lot at 4th and m street sw (a weekly farmer's market and a twice monthly night market) and program public parks like the Southwest duck pond, lansburgh park, and federal reservation 113 (the corner of 7th and marlyand ave sw). We maintain ongoing relationships with community leaders and elected officials to launch special events, public art programs and beautification efforts.