After evaluation of proposed vendors Block by Block was selected by the Old Pasadena Management District to be the new provider of uniformed security services throughout the three parking facilities under its management, which are the DeLacey, Schoolhouse and Marriott Garages.

Block by Block will focus on providing brand recognition and standardization to both the Parking Garage Security Program and the Safety Guide program, which Block by Block assumed management of in January 2004. Brand recognition will include moving the Security Officers in the parking facilities into uniforms similar to those worn by the Safety Guides. The purpose of this is to easily associate both programs as being products of the Old Pasadena Management District. Standardization will occur as Security Officers are cross trained to assume the roles of Safety Guides and vice versa.

An in depth training program will be delivered to the Security Officers of the Parking Facilities that prepares them to deal with the hundreds of people that patronize the parking facilities for business, shopping, dining or the ever popular nightlife of Colorado Blvd. Security Officers will not only provide a watchful presence and visible deterrent, they will also serve as a resource for directions, information or assistance for patrons the minute they step out of their vehicle.

The Parking Facility Security Officers will fall under the direction of Program Manager, Steffany Lohn, who will be responsible for administrating both programs.

About the Old Pasadena Management District

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.