{"id":4206,"date":"2024-04-10T15:04:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T15:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blockbyblock.com\/?p=4206"},"modified":"2024-04-19T14:10:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T14:10:13","slug":"downtown-iowa-city-welcomes-new-ambassador-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blockbyblock.com\/news\/downtown-iowa-city-welcomes-new-ambassador-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Iowa City Welcomes New Ambassador Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This post is shared from: Iowa City Downtown District<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The City of Iowa City & the Iowa City Downtown District have partnered for a new contract with Block by Block<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) have joined forces to elevate downtown services through an innovative partnership. Following unanimous approval by both the City Council and the ICDD Board of Directors, a three-year contract has been awarded to\u00a0Block by Block Management Systems<\/a>\u00a0to provide expanded ambassador, cleaning, and hospitality services to the central business district and downtown parking garages. The new program \u201cDowntown Iowa City Ambassadors\u201d is set to launch in early June 2024.<\/p>\n

The \u201cDowntown Iowa City Ambassadors\u201d program, managed by Block by Block, an industry expert in urban maintenance and cleanliness, represents a significant investment in enhancing the downtown experience. Funded by the Iowa City Downtown District\u00a0and the City of Iowa City, this initiative underscores the commitment of both entities to prioritizing public safety, hospitality, and cleanliness in the heart of the city. The cleaning ambassadors will be trained to provide assistance, information, and a friendly presence, and will serve as invaluable resources for residents, visitors, and businesses, contributing to a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. With Block by Block\u2019s expertise and the support of the collaboration, the Downtown Iowa City Ambassadors program is poised to make a meaningful difference in downtown Iowa City, ensuring that it remains a thriving\u00a0and welcoming destination.<\/p>\n

Overall, Block by Block\u2019s combination of competitive wages, extensive training, focus on\u00a0quality of life, and long-term contracts in places like Downtown Des Moines set them apart from other companies.\u00a0Transportation Services Director of the City of Iowa City, Darian Nagle Gamm said, \u201cAn exceptional level of support is required to keep the Downtown safe, clean, and welcoming for residents and visitors. We look forward to partnering with the Downtown District to bring an enhanced level of maintenance and upkeep services.\u201d To date, the City of Iowa City has been contracting baseline trash removal and cleaning services to another contractor and partnered with the ICDD for seasonal power washing.<\/p>\n

In addition to those existing\u00a0programs coming under the new workload of the ambassadors,\u00a0the ICDD\u00a0and the city are looking for additional services like graffiti abatement, weed removal, having a street sweeper operate consistently downtown, and having someone to help guide visitors. Block by Block would take on the services formerly provided by ABM Janitorial Services\u00a0and individual power washing contracts.<\/p>\n

Additional services Block by Block ambassadors will provide will include:<\/p>\n