The Clean & Green Neighborhood Champion Program is designed to acknowledge street-level businesses, organizations, restaurants, commercial tenants, and property owners who work to improve and enhance the area in front of their Downtown place of business. This program serves to both elevate the standards of curb appeal in a way that encourages variety of expression and makes Downtown and its businesses more inviting to people who live, work, or visit our urban neighborhood.
Winners are chosen and recognized monthly.
The monthly winners of this program are awarded with a certificate and a window decal that they can display publicly. Finally, their business is put in the running to be “Champion of the Year” and announced at the DMC’s annual meeting.
To nominate a business, please complete the form linked below:
Items to consider when evaluating a winner include, but are not limited to:
- Free from debris, litter, trash, and excessive dust, dirt, spills, and grime
- Storefront should be attractive, inviting, and appealing
- Any patio must be orderly and attractive and any furniture must be appropriate and in good condition and repair
- Landscaping, plants, and flowers are encouraged
- Appropriate and appealing seasonal and holiday decorations are encouraged
- Adjacent sidewalks and improved walking areas should be maintained, unobstructed, and ADA compliant
- Trees should be trimmed accordingly with proper clearance for pedestrians and away from any utilities and improvements
- Any snow, ice, mud, or puddles of water should be cleared to ensure safe passage
- Sidewalks and improved walking areas should be made safe for passage (apply sand, salt, etc.) in preparation for events of snow and freezing conditions.