The city of Colorado Springs has committed $700,000 to advance security components of the Downtown Partnership’s Clean & Safe program.
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade signed a contract with Downtown Partnership on Feb. 4. The supplemental funding comes from the city’s voter-approved recreational marijuana sales tax. The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority, Norwood, Springhill Suites and Element Colorado Springs Downtown, Visit Colorado Springs and Weidner Apartment Homes provide additional funding.
The Clean & Safe pilot program launched in July 2025 to enhance Downtown Colorado Springs’ appeal and welcoming environment for businesses, residents and visitors. During July-December 2025, security teams patrolled more than 7,100 miles downtown, handled 2,227 incidents and responded to 431 merchant requests for assistance, with fewer than 3% of incidents requiring police intervention. Downtown ambassadors made nearly 1,900 visitor contacts, more than 1,200 business contacts and over 1,000 connections with individuals experiencing homelessness.
Mental health outreach services provided in partnership with Homeward Pikes Peak made 456 contacts with individuals experiencing homelessness, including 142 unique individuals. Outreach workers connected people with 245 services, secured supportive housing for one individual and helped six people reunite with verified support systems in other communities through transportation assistance.