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Strategy & Supporters

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Downtown Albuquerque Business Improvement District Strategy

There are clear, measurable initiatives that comprise the Downtown Albuquerque BID strategy:

When Downtown experiences a round-the-clock engagement with folks from across the city, there to do business, shop, dine and be entertained, we’ll see…

1. Clean & Safe Team

The Clean Team will also be trained to interact with individuals who are disrupting living and working downtown. They will keep the streets and sidewalks clean, ensuring public areas remain safe, welcoming, and free of debris.

In addition, they will partner closely with existing homeless service providers to connect unhoused individuals with resources, support, and long-term solutions.

While participation in services cannot be mandated, consistent engagement often reduces loitering and helps encourage relocation into programs better equipped to meet their needs.

2. Marketing and Events

A clean and safe Downtown is only part of the equation—awareness is equally essential. Our team is committed to celebrating achievements, promoting Downtown to attract more patrons to local businesses, supporting the growth of existing events, and developing new ones to increase foot traffic. Through strategic marketing and promotion, we aim to positively influence both the perception and the reality of Downtown.

3. Enhanced Cleanliness Measures

Over time, consistent maintenance has been shown to deter encampments, as individuals are less likely to settle in areas that are actively and regularly maintained.

With comprehensive coverage throughout downtown, this strategy reduces the "push effect," encouraging a shift away from high-traffic commercial zones and toward areas where they can more readily access services.

4. Creating a Safer, More Welcoming Environment

A clean, well-maintained environment naturally discourages long-term encampments.
The ongoing presence of the Clean & Safe Team not only improves the appearance of the district but also changes public perception—helping downtown feel safer, more vibrant, and more inviting for businesses, residents, and visitors alike.

5. Strong Coordination with Public Safety

The Clean & Safe Team will maintain direct communication with local law enforcement, enabling rapid response times when assistance is needed—often within minutes.

While enforcement is limited, a visible and coordinated presence has been shown to reduce disruptive behavior and enhance the overall sense of safety in the district.

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Advantage Albuquerque

Think of the BID as a way to supercharge Downtown with services that make it cleaner, safer, and more vibrant:

  • Friendly hospitality and safety ambassadors ready to help visitors, guide residents, and ensure everyone feels welcome.

  • A three-times bigger cleaning crew taking care of sidewalks, streets, landscaping, graffiti, and more

  • Creative placemaking: pop-up shops, art installations, events, and marketing campaigns to boost Downtown’s energy and visibility.

  • A property owner–led board that keeps the program accountable and responsive to the community.

Together, these services create a Downtown that draws people in — to visit, to work, to live, and to invest.

Supporters

The BID is powered by a coalition of Downtown champions — property owners, businesses, and neighbors who believe in Albuquerque’s potential.

Current supporters include beloved local spots like.

Together, this diverse mix of voices is saying loud and clear: a stronger, safer, cleaner Downtown is good for all of us.

Become a Supporter
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  • "Every other Major City in the United States has a Downtown Business Improvement district. These cities have population growth, high paying jobs, convention business, and are becoming more safe every year thanks for these types of improvement districts. The BID in downtown in an investment in our future. Let’s bet on our future selves today."

    Adam Silverman

  • "I’m proud to support the downtown Business Improvement District (BID) because I believe in a downtown that reflects the best of Albuquerque — vibrant, welcoming, and full of opportunity for residents and visitors alike. This BID is more than a program; it’s a commitment to making downtown the beating heart of Albuquerque, where businesses prosper and the community comes together."

    Del Esparza, Esparza Digital & Advertising

  • "The BID is an opportunity for Downtown to organize our voices, and amplify the sound through our community and a serious budget. The BID is us coming together to build a new and better Downtown for everybody."

    Echoes Albuquerque

  • "Downtown is our home. As architects, we know that great design goes beyond buildings. Supporting the BID helps create public spaces that energize our city and inspire people to want to live, work, and gather there.”

    Art Tatum, FBT Architects

  • “Downtown Albuquerque is the heart of our city, and it deserves to be treated as such. The BID will allow us to work together to enhance safety, improve cleanliness, and foster a sense of pride in our community. I’m proud to support this initiative and believe it will benefit everyone who lives, works, and visits here.”

    Scott Throckmorton