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Clean, safe, and welcoming places

Metro Denver Local Development Corporation 

At MDLDC, we believe great neighborhoods don’t happen by accident, they’re built through consistent care, shared stewardship, and a deep commitment to the people who use them every day. For almost five decades, we’ve honed a service model designed specifically for the unique needs of Denver’s public spaces. Our approach prioritizes relationships, quality, accountability, and long-term community benefit.

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Core components of our model

MDLDC Model Breakdown

  • MDLDC operates directly within our service boundaries, with centrally located district headquarters that allow our staff to deploy quickly and stay visible and accessible throughout the day.

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    • Dedicated district-based teams

    • Rapid response times

    • Strong relationships with property owners, residents, businesses, and city partners

    • On-the-ground awareness of daily needs and emerging issues

  • Our Ambassadors are community caretakers, not enforcers.
    They serve as the welcoming presence of each district, offering assistance, support, and hospitality to everyone who moves through the area.

    Ambassadors provide:

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    • Public safety presence without enforcement

    • District information, directions, and wayfinding support

    • Visitor engagement and hospitality services

    • Connection to services for vulnerable individuals

    • Real-time eyes-and-ears reporting

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    Our team members are trained in de-escalation, customer service, trauma-informed care, and neighborhood history, ensuring that everyone feels respected and supported.

  • MDLDC delivers consistent, proactive maintenance that keeps public spaces at their best:

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    • Sidewalk sweeping and litter removal

    • Power washing and spot cleaning

    • Graffiti abatement and reporting

    • Landscaping, horticulture, and urban greening care

    • Street furniture and amenity upkeep

    • Snow and ice management

    • Daily inspections and digital reporting

     

    We combine boots-on-the-ground consistency with modern equipment and technology to ensure reliability and transparency.

  • Our nonprofit model allows us to maintain deep management engagement without unnecessary overhead.

     

    We provide:

    • On-site supervisors with strong field experience

    • Clear performance metrics

    • Detailed daily reporting

    • Thorough training programs

    • Direct communication channels with district leadership

    • Consistent quality control and inspections

     

    This structure keeps teams supported and ensures districts receive the highest level of service.

  • MDLDC acts as a bridge between the community and city agencies, service providers, property owners, and residents. We coordinate with:
     

    • Denver Public Works

    • RTD

    • Denver Police & Denver Park Rangers

    • Housing and human services partners

    • Neighborhood organizations

    • Business and arts communities

  • Every neighborhood is different. Our model adapts to the scale and character of each district while maintaining consistent quality.

     

    We support:

    • General Improvement Districts

    • Local Maintenance Districts

    • Business Improvement Districts

    • Special projects and pilot programs

    • Event support and activation

    • Enhanced cleaning, safety, and hospitality deployments

     

    Whether a district is two blocks or twenty, MDLDC builds a tailored program that meets local needs.

The MDLDC Difference

Nonprofit mission, professional standards

MDLDC Mission

As a Denver-based nonprofit, we reinvest resources directly into the neighborhoods we serve, not into shareholders.

Longstanding neighborhood trust

MDLDC History

We have more than 40 years of experience providing cleaning, maintenance, and stewardship to some of Denver’s most significant public spaces.

A holistic approach to public realm care

MDLDC Community

We don’t just maintain spaces - we strengthen place identity, safety, and community cohesion.

A partner in long-term district success

MDLDC system

Our work supports clean and safe goals, but also economic vitality, business success, and positive neighborhood experiences.

Designed for Denver’s neighborhoods

MDLDC Philosophy

MDLDC’s service model is grounded in a simple philosophy:
every district deserves to be clean, safe, and welcoming, and the people who maintain these spaces should understand and care about the communities they serve.

With dedicated operational infrastructure, trained field teams, and collaborative partnerships across Denver, we deliver reliable, high-touch services that strengthen the social, economic, and physical fabric of the community.

Director Gabe Fedor and President Anthony Gengaro

Gabe Fedor: Director of Operations and Anthony Gengaro: President

Let’s Build a Stronger, More Welcoming Denver Together

To learn more about how MDLDC can support your district’s goals, contact us at info@mdldc.com or visit our Services page

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