The goal is not just to increase safety and cleanliness but to increase economic vitality and strengthen the tax base.
Elements of a Hospitality Zone may include:
- Sidewalk cafes, musicians or vendors
- Wide range of music and entertainment
- Diverse activities, such as increased shopping or dining
- Block parties and outdoor concerts
- Downtown Ambassadors or safety teams
- Community policing (working with bar owners to prevent problems)
- Self-enforcement of liquor laws and other rules
- Management of trash, traffic and sanitation
- Increased transportation options
