The DSP is extending its services south of the railroad viaduct to provide cleaning on sidewalks and publicly accessible spaces five days a week starting September 2024 through February 2025.
Services include
- Sweeping and removal of garbage on sidewalks and in tree wells
- Removal of illegal dumping on sidewalks and alleys
- Abatement of graffiti facing public sidewalks*
- Power washing and sanitizing of sidewalks
- Monthly alley cleaning and sanitation
- Snow removal of crosswalk ramps in major intersections
*Graffiti abatement is available on private property up to 8 feet with owner permission
Graffiti Consent Form
The DSP will attempt to remove graffiti from buildings in the service area with permission from the property owner. To provide consent, print, complete, and return the form linked below.
Service Area
The South Downtown Supplemental Service area is bordered by the railroad viaducts on the north, Bernard Street (east sidewalk) on the east, Walnut Street (east sidewalk) on the west and 3rd Avenue (south sidewalk) on the South. This area is shown in yellow on the map above.
For questions outside of the service area, contact the City of Spokane at 3-1-1.
Report issues to 3-1-1 for dispatch Monday - Friday 7AM – 6PM
Outside of dispatch hours, report complaints through www.spokane311.org using the “Miscellaneous Concerns” request form or email the details to My311@spokanecity.org. 311 staff will then contact the appropriate team to address your request.
About the DSP
The Downtown Spokane Partnership is a private, not-for-profit 501c6 organization contracted by the City of Spokane. Learn more about the DSP here
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is paying for the supplemental services?
Why is the DSP managing the clean-up?
What are the services that will be provided?
Graffiti abatement on public facing surfaces.
Spot pressure washing while weather allows.
Snow removal from sidewalk ramps and crosswalks.
Alley clean up once per month.
When will teams be working?
Do the services include Ambassador patrols?
How do I request service?
Where do I report crime?
Addressing Graffiti on Buildings
What is the area of the clean-up?
What about the railroad viaducts?
What about Division and Second Avenue
Does this mean that South downtown is now in the Business Improvement District?
I like what's happening? How do I start a BID for south downtown?