Block by Block selected
by Old Pasadena Management District January 8, 2004
After thorough evaluation of potential vendors the Old Pasadena
Management District (CA) has selected Block by Block to provide
staffing and management for its Safety Guide program. The Old
Pasadena Safety Guides are responsible for providing a watchful
presence over those who live, work or visit Old Pasadena. In
addition to providing a highly visible presence the Safety
Guides are trained in providing excellent customer service
assistance to downtown workers, residents and those who come
to visit the many restaurants and retail establishments. The
team is easily identified by their bright yellow uniforms as
they circulate the streets.
The
Safety Guides are lead by a program manager who is responsible
for providing support and training to the team of guides, while
continually elevating the level of services provided to the
visitors and constituents of Old Pasadena.
The Old Pasadena Management District (OPMD) is a non-profit
business organization that creatively plans, manages and develops
Old Pasadena as a unique, authentic and vibrant downtown experience.
The OPMD currently contracts with the City of Pasadena to manage
the Old Pasadena Business Improvement District (BID). The BID
enhances the basic City services by funding district-wide security,
marketing and maintenance programs to provide a clean, safe
and vibrant downtown experience. All operations are financed
through annual tax assessments on privately owned commercial
property. The Old Pasadena BID was formed in 2000 and will
be considered for renewal in 2005.
This organization is led by a cross section of Old Pasadena
stakeholders and managed by professional staff. This includes
merchants, tenants, property owners, residents and city management,
led by 23 volunteer directors. Geographic boundaries of the
Business Improvement District (BID) are Pasadena Avenue to
the west, Arroyo Parkway to the east, Del Mar Boulevard to
the south and Walnut Street to the north. The district is a
22-block National Historic District and includes two historic
public parks.
Block by Block is pleased to be associated with the Old Pasadena
Management District and we look forward to a productive working
relationship as we work to serve Old Pasadena.
After thorough evaluation of potential vendors the Old Pasadena
Management District (CA) has selected Block by Block to provide
staffing and management for its Safety Guide program. The Old
Pasadena Safety Guides are responsible for providing a watchful
presence over those who live, work or visit Old Pasadena. In
addition to providing a highly visible presence the Safety
Guides are trained in providing excellent customer service
assistance to downtown workers, residents and those who come
to visit the many restaurants and retail establishments. The
team is easily identified by their bright yellow uniforms as
they circulate the streets.
This organization is led by a cross section of Old Pasadena
stakeholders and managed by professional staff. This includes
merchants, tenants, property owners, residents and city management,
led by 23 volunteer directors. Geographic boundaries of the
Business Improvement District (BID) are Pasadena Avenue to
the west, Arroyo Parkway to the east, Del Mar Boulevard to
the south and Walnut Street to the north. The district is a
22-block National Historic District and includes two historic
public parks.