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Pittsburgh's Safety Ambassador Program to be Managed by Block
by Block
June
22, 2006
Block
by Block has been selected by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
(PDP) to oversee all aspects of its newly implemented Safety
Ambassador Program, to include program implementation, staff
selection, training, and ongoing management.
On
July 1, 2006 the area known as the Golden Triangle of downtown
Pittsburgh will be safer and friendlier destination for downtown
workers, residents and visitors, thanks to the nine Safety
Ambassadors who will patrol the streets on foot and bicycle.
The team of Safety Ambassadors will be responsible for deterring
unwanted activity, addressing basic quality of life issues,
observing and reporting criminal acts to the police and furthering
the PDP's relationship with businesses. The Safety Ambassadors,
which are dressed in royal blue shirts emblazon with the logos
of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, will augment the level
of visibility provided by the Pittsburgh Police in the downtown
area and will work closely to share information with downtown
businesses and local authorities.
The
function which sets apart Ambassadors from private security
is the emphasis placed on delivering hospitality. The responsibilities
of Ambassadors also include providing directions to downtown
locations or recommend events, attractions and restaurants,
which aims to enhance the overall downtown experience.
“This
program will be a significant addition to the service offerings
of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and will help ensure
those persons who come downtown are met with a safe and friendly
environment”, commented Steve Hillard, Vice President of Block
by Block.
The
implementation of this program comes at a great time for downtown
Pittsburgh as the city serves as the backdrop for the Major
League Baseball All-Star game will be hosted at PNC Park in
Pittsburgh on Tuesday, July 11, 2006. While the game itself
will be held on Pittsburgh 's North Shore , which is directly
across the Allegheny River from the Golden Triangle, many
activities, such as the MLB All Star FanFest at the downtown
Convention Center, lodging, and dining will occur within the
confines of the downtown service district. This will be the
first significant opportunity for the Safety Ambassadors to
greet and assist a major contingency of downtown visitors
associated with a high profile event.
For
more information regarding this release, please contact Block
by Block at 888.457.2646
About
the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
With
a history of innovative programs and initiatives to foster
a welcoming, economically viable Downtown, the Pittsburgh
Downtown Partnership has been on a mission since 1994.
Focusing
primarily on the Golden Triangle area, the Pittsburgh Downtown
Partnership fulfills its mission by cleaning public spaces,
providing safety liaison assistance, supporting improvements
and marketing Downtown as the regional business and cultural
center, and the premier location to live, work, shop, dine,
play and visit.
The
organization achieves its mission through partnerships with
businesses, property owners and other organizations. In 1997,
the PDP established a business improvement district (BID).
Through the BID, property owners within the Golden Triangle
agree to assess themselves to pay for services, provided by
the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, that directly benefit
Downtown Pittsburgh—such as cleaning, marketing, and transportation
initiatives.
Through
partnerships with individuals and organizations who share
a vested interest in the future of Downtown, the Pittsburgh
Downtown Partnership will continue to be one of the city's
strongest advocates well into the 21st century.
For
more information about the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
visit www.downtownpittsburgh.com
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Related
Articles in the News
'Safety
Ambassadors' begin patrolling Downtown
Post Gazette (
Pittsburgh ) August 10, 2006
Safety
Ambassadors are on duty Downtown
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
August 11, 2006
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