Union Square Alliance

Clean & safe services:the Union Square Alliance (Alliance) proposes to enhance the experience of visitors to the area by providing clean and safe services. Cleaning services include maintenance workers providing daily refuse pickup, sidewalk sweeping, pressure washing all sidewalks, trash receptacle control, graffiti removal and illegal dumping abatement. Safe services include hiring of sfpd officers and hiring of 24/7 private security patrols each day and safety and hospitality ambassadors to patrol the area and help visitors. The Alliance also trains ambassadors in social services to direct those in need to city services and resources.

Union Square park:the Alliance provided scheduled and dedicated cleaning and safety services to Union Square park. In addition, the Alliance provided event setup and assistance for groups holding events in the park. The Alliance also provided regular programming in the park.

Public realm improvements, marketing & events, advocacy:public realm programs include improvements like landscaping, signage, lighting, holiday decor and activating public space. Advocacy includes promoting a clean, safe and vibrant District to assure a good experience for the visitors, residents and employees. Advocacy gives the District a single voice in matters that may affect the members. Marketing includes production of website and social media pages for visitors, residents and members, production of welcome kits and collateral for merchants and members, guides and maps of the District, special events and campaigns to draw visitors to the area.