CLEAN & SAFE TASK FORCE

River Activation Update

Downtown

Topeka's Clean & Safe Task Force has ramped up its efforts and begun to address issues such as camping and trespassing, opportunities for improved lighting, new ways to partner with law enforcement for more efficient monitoring of downtown, and working in collaboration with the city’s parking department to improve the safety and cleanliness of public parking garages. The task force was created in April to align with some goals of DTI's strategic plan, and it is being chaired by Seth Wagoner, of AIM Strategies. AIM has spearheaded cleanup efforts through AIM Cares, a series of downtown clean-up days involving staff from AIM Strategies and The Pennant. Through public and private partnerships, this task force will continue to improve our downtown district, including by challenging other downtown establishments to lend a hand.