The following are services that the LV Arts District BID proposes to provide during its initial ten-year term. Each year, the BID Board of Directors will develop an annual work plan and priorities based on feedback from the community. Services not reflected in BID will require
City Council approval and public hearing input before any BID investment is made.

Safety

The BID will provide a visible, proactive safety presence throughout the Arts District—focused on preventing problems, responding quickly and working with public safety and service partners to address persistent issues.

• Visible Safety Presence: Trained safety ambassadors and/or security personnel providing daily district-wide patrols, assistance and safety escorts.

• Proactive Problem Solving: Identify recurring crime and safety concerns, collect data and coordinate targeted solutions with Metro, City Marshals and other partners.

• Rapid Response: Establish a call/text hotline for reporting non-emergency issues and directing BID resources where they are needed.

• Homeless Outreach: Partner with the City, law enforcement and service providers to connect unhoused individuals with services and address encampments.

• Safer Properties & Public Spaces: Address problem vacant properties and invest in lighting, cameras and CPTED-based public realm improvements.

• Coordinated Public Safety: Maintain ongoing partnerships with Metro, Marshals, Fire, social service agencies and other safety providers.

Enhanced Cleaning & Maintenance

The BID will provide consistent, district-wide cleaning and maintenance that supplements—not replaces—City services and responds to the day-to-day needs of the Arts District.

• Daily Cleaning: Remove litter, trash and bulk items from streets, sidewalks, alleys and public spaces.

• Pressure Washing: Regularly clean sidewalks, alleys, trash cans, benches and other street furniture.

• Graffiti & Weed Control: Address graffiti, protect murals and remove weeds throughout the district.

• Better Waste Management: Increase trash-can servicing and explore additional trash and recycling receptacles.

• Special Projects: Tackle priority cleaning and maintenance needs identified by BID stakeholders.

• City Coordination: Work directly with the City to ensure services are complementary, coordinated and more effective.

Placemaking & Public Realm

The BID will invest in a more beautiful, welcoming and connected Arts District—bringing creativity into the public realm and creating places people want to explore, experience and enjoy.

• Better Streets & Public Spaces: Advocate for infrastructure improvements that make the district safer, more accessible, attractive and pedestrian-friendly.

• Wayfinding & District Identity: Add gateways, directional signage, business directories and maps that help people navigate and discover the Arts District.

• Greening & Gathering Spaces: Expand trees, landscaping, flowers and green spaces for residents, families, visitors and pets.

• Public Art & Creative Identity: Maintain and expand murals, public art, banners and other elements that celebrate the Arts District’s character.

• Amenities & Activation: Explore public restrooms, pedestrian amenities, holiday décor, lighting and other improvements that enhance the visitor experience.

• Coordinated Design: Establish design guidelines that create a cohesive public realm while preserving the Arts District’s unique identity.

Business Support & Economic Development

The BID will help businesses, property owners and creatives succeed—driving customer activity, supporting investment and proactively addressing barriers to economic growth.

• Business Support: Connect directly with businesses and property owners to identify needs, solve problems and support growth.

• Vacancy & Business Attraction: Track available spaces, activate vacancies and connect entrepreneurs and creatives with opportunities in the district.

• Small Business & Creative Economy: Develop programs and resources that help local businesses, artists and entrepreneurs start, grow and thrive.

• More Customers & Spending: Create tools and strategies that help people discover businesses, stay longer and spend more throughout the district.

• Parking & Mobility: Partner with the City on better parking strategies and explore transportation options that make it easier to get to and around the district.

• Economic Intelligence: Track business, development and economic trends to measure progress and guide future investment.

Marketing & Activation

The BID will build a strong Arts District identity and actively market and program the district to attract people, drive spending and strengthen its creative energy.

• Build the Brand: Create a cohesive, recognizable identity that reflects what makes the Las Vegas Arts District unique.

• Market the District: Promote the Arts District to locals and visitors as a must-experience Las Vegas destination.

• Connect & Communicate: Use a website, social media, newsletters and other tools to tell the district’s story and keep people engaged.

• Activate the District: Create events, programming and experiences that drive foot traffic, increase spending and showcase the district’s arts and culture.

Performance & Accountability

The BID will be results-driven—setting clear goals, tracking performance and using data to continually improve services and investments.

• Safety: Track crime, incidents and safety trends to identify needs and measure progress.

• Cleanliness: Measure litter, trash and other conditions to ensure cleaning resources are making an impact.

• Marketing Reach: Track engagement and the effectiveness of marketing and communications.

• Foot Traffic & Spending: Measure visitation, pedestrian activity and consumer spending to understand the BID’s economic impact.

• Continuous Improvement: Regularly evaluate results and adjust programs and resources based on what the data shows.

Administration & Management

The BID will be professionally managed with dedicated leadership, strong financial oversight and transparent reporting to ensure resources are effectively invested and stakeholders are well represented.

• Dedicated Leadership: Employ a full-time Executive Director to oversee services, manage contracts and serve as the primary point of contact and advocate for the Arts District.

• Stakeholder Representation: Support the BID Board and ensure property owners, businesses, residents and other stakeholders have a voice in district priorities.

• Professional Support: Provide appropriate staff, legal, accounting and specialized professional expertise to effectively deliver the BID work plan.

• Transparency & Accountability: Provide regular financial and program reporting so stakeholders can see how BID dollars are being spent and what they are accomplishing.

• Planning & Advocacy: Lead ongoing strategic planning and coordinate with the City on zoning, development, construction and other issues affecting the Arts District’s future.