Because clean, welcoming streets shouldn’t wait for paperwork. This year, MDLDC put roughly $25,000 of time, tools, and elbow grease into pro bono help across Denver—quiet fixes that keep our blocks safe, clean, and neighborly. District maintenance Denver: why we step in pro bono At MDLDC, we believe small acts of care add up. A tagged wall scrubbed fast. A wind-blown mess cleared before morning rush. A set of banners installed so a district can celebrate itself. None of it

Every day on our corridors, small wins add up: a tag painted out before opening time, bins staged just right for an event, a quick sweep...

It takes more than elbow grease to maintain a public space—it takes the right tools, the right people, and a whole lot of pride. Our crews start each morning by prepping utility carts stocked with everything they need: Trash grabbers, rakes, and brooms Graffiti removal solvents and scrubbers Paint for touch-ups Pruners for planters and tree wells Safety gear for every season These tools are cleaned, maintained, and checked every day—because just like our work, we don’t cut co

There’s something powerful about walking into a business district that feels clean, polished, and well-loved. You notice it right away—freshly painted benches, swept sidewalks, tidy tree wells. It feels safe. It feels alive. It feels like somewhere you want to be. At MDLDC, we specialize in making those first impressions count. We believe that beautification is more than a perk—it’s a strategy . A well-maintained district: Attracts more foot traffic Increases business visibil

What makes a business corridor feel alive? It’s not just the shops or restaurants—though those help. It’s the consistency . The kind of day-in, day-out attention that keeps a street clean, inviting, and ready for foot traffic, community events, and vibrant local life. At MDLDC, we believe a thriving corridor is built on the little things done every single day : Trash cans emptied before they overflow Sidewalks swept and clear of debris Graffiti removed quickly Planters weeded

If you know us from our work on Broadway, you know we don’t mess around. We’re up before the sun, keeping sidewalks clear, tree wells tidy, graffiti gone, and public spaces inviting. But here’s something you might not know: MDLDC doesn’t stop at Broadway. For more than 30 years, the Metro Denver Local District Collaborative has worked across Denver’s neighborhoods—quietly helping long-standing communities, up-and-coming corridors, and special districts stay clean, safe, and v