Organization: SODO Business Improvement Area
Mission: To enhance transportation, safety, and cleanliness for the benefit of property owners, tenants, businesses, patrons and employees of the SODO area of Seattle.
Activities: SAFE SODO: Contracted with the Seattle Police Department to provide off duty patrols to address chronic crime and nuisance issues in SODO.
CLEAN SODO: Contracted for services to maintain a clean environment for SODO employees. 2019 services incuded contracts for bi-weekly street sweeping and to conduct quarterly sidewalk cleanings including illegal dumping removal. Additionally, we provide dumpsters and porta-potties for all Seahawks home games for the benefit of visiting sports fans and neighboring businesses. Supported graffiti prevention through funding for public art.
ADVOCATE SODO: Increased communication and interaction within SODO so that the BIA most effectively represents the interests and executes the priorities of SODO BIA Business and property owners. Leveraged influence and investments to improve the conditions of the district for commerce to thrive in SODO.
NTEE category: Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Secondary category: Medical Research