Graffiti Removal

A Public Service Ambassador cleans graffiti off of an old blue police callbox in Milwaukee.

Wiping Out Graffiti

Combined with the muscle of the Clean Sweep Ambassadors, the Graffiti Removal Team aids in maintaining Downtown Milwaukee’s squeaky-clean image. Once graffiti is spotted from the public right-of-way, the Graffiti Removal Team works diligently to wipe it away. Armed with biodegradable chemical removers, paint, pressure washers and soda waterblasters, the team eliminates the toughest of stains, while saving BID #21 thousands of dollars and deterring future vandalism.

Property owners with a graffiti removal request, should complete the waiver below. Please note that extreme cold weather and winter conditions can delay removal until conditions improve.

A member of the graffiti removal team wiping away graffiti on a light post.

Quick response times

Most graffiti eliminated within 24 hours of discovery

37,746

tags/stickers removed since 2000

Check Out Our Signature Events

Like our core programs, these events bring vibrancy to our neighborhoods and celebrate the heart of the downtown community. Check out our year-round lineup and join us at an upcoming event.

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More of What We Do

We invest in the people and the time needed to make Downtown Milwaukee a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all. Take a closer look at ways BID #21 brings this vision to life.

Kids play in a park.

Placemaking and Public Art

We are reinvigorating public spaces with new events, exciting programming, and public art—all to make Downtown Milwaukee more vibrant, walkable, and welcoming.

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Economic Development 

Twelve million square feet of office inventory, plus billions of dollars in current and proposed projects, make Downtown Milwaukee the place to be for business. 

Kids line up to peek inside a Department of Public Works truck at Big Truck Day.

Events and Marketing

We love to celebrate with the community. From holiday festivals to weekday concert series, join us at the many events we coordinate throughout the year. 

A member of the Homeless Outreach team in their car.

Quality-of-Life Initiatives

Through the creation of intervention teams, fundraising campaigns, and outreach programs, we have worked to assist and reduce the city’s unhoused population.

A Public Service Ambassador helps a mom and daughter at the park.

Public Service Ambassadors

Our spirit squad, walking concierges, and information gurus. Discover how this team promotes Downtown Milwaukee and works to keep it a safe, welcoming place for all.

A member of the Clean Sweep crew cleans the sidewalk.

Clean Sweep Ambassadors

They sweep. They scrub. They stop gum from ever meeting your shoe. This hardworking crew helps keep our district litter-free and sparkling clean, sunup to sundown.

A member of the landscape crew waters flowers in Milwaukee.

Landscape Crew

Over 375 planters and beds, and 75 hanging baskets brighten up the streets in our community. All thanks to these green thumbs, who rotate out arrangements every season.