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Causes: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues
Mission: Improve and sustain the quality of life for those who live, work, and play in midtown, atlanta. The alliance accomplishes this goal through a comprehensive approach to planning and development that includes initiatives to enhance public safety, improve the physical environment, develop alternative transportation solutions, promote innovation and economic growth, encourage environmentally sustainable resource use, and strengthen the urban amenities which give midtown atlanta its unique character.
Programs: Improvement projects: expenses for midtown atlanta capital projects to improve public streets and streetscapes, create public plazas and open spaces, enhance bridges and other gateway access points, and improve transportation systems.
public safety: expenses for full-time public safety force consisting of off-duty city police officers, who patrol streets and help coordinate and focus law enforcement activities to enhance public safety through increased visibility, reduced crime, code enforcement and quick responses to emergencies. Expenses also include the operation and maintenance of a surveillance camera system covering numerous public streets and intersections in midtown atlanta.
streetscape maintenance: expenses to maintain midtown atlanta capital improvements including sidewalk cleaning, trash and graffiti removal, beautification projects and comprehensive streetscape maintenance including sidewalks and crosswalks, street trees and lights, medians, street furniture, trash and recycling bins, and pet waste stations.