Back to Issues
SafetyStreetsSmall Business
Clean Corridors: 14-Day Clock
Published 9/23/2025
Updated 9/23/2025
Summary
When a main street breaks, the city loses its heartbeat. We will run a 14-day fix clock: outreach → help → clean-up on priority retail/transit blocks and publish every case on a public log.
Why Now
- Disorder and grime push customers away and raise fear.
- Targeted, time-bound operations restore confidence and footfall.
Goals
- Resolve ≥ 85% of corridor cases in ≤ 14 days.
- Reduce retail vacancies on pilot blocks by 15% in 12 months.
Actions & Implementation
Step 1
Block lists: pick top 10 corridors with BIAs and transit data.
Step 2
Cadence: day 0 open → day 1 outreach → transport offers → day 2–14 cleaning/repairs/by-law.
Step 3
Log: public case tracker (opened, offers, outcomes, photos).
Step 4
Surge teams: by-law, waste, power-wash, lighting, police liaison, outreach.
Step 5
Business Relief: micro-grants for rapid storefront fixes; graffiti removal within 48h.
Timeline
0–30 days
1 month
Choose corridors; log live; first cycle.
30–180 days
5 months
Expand map; independent evaluation.
Key Performance Indicators
- Cases resolved ≤14 days
- Retail vacancy rate
- 311 cleanliness SLA met
Accountability
- Public log with photos; BIA sign-off; monthly report to Council.
Risks & Mitigations
Risk: Displacement to side streets
Mitigation: Widen perimeter; add Day Hubs nearby.
Risk: Whack-a-mole perception
Mitigation: Show repeat-case decline stats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this punitive?
No. Help first, cleanup after help offered.