ABOUT THE ADOPT-A-BLOCK PROGRAM:

The Adopt-a-Block program is a new initiative by the Uptown Association, supported by grants from the City of Minneapolis, that provides businesses with tools and resources to actively combat local graffiti, reduce litter and serve as an active deterrent of crime in Uptown.  

 “The success of Adopt-a-Block will ultimately depend on the community’s willingness to band together, and fight for a united community,” said Maude Lovelle, Executive Director of Uptown Association. “We’re not just asking these community leaders to clean up graffiti and trash, we’re asking them to take charge in the initiative to make Uptown a safer, more beautiful place to live, work and play.”

The Uptown Association will provide all the supplies and training you need to successfully clean your block.  Cleanup efforts can be as simple as regularly reporting and cleaning graffiti, or partnering with other businesses and neighbors for an annual cleanup event.  The greater your efforts, the greater your reward!  The Uptown Association will provide ongoing and year-end incentives for businesses that not only participate in, but excel at their cleanup efforts. 

Several local businesses have signed on to adopt a block, but Uptown Association hopes to get every Uptown business involved! For more information or to sign up, contact Bailey, Uptown Association Community Outreach Coordinator, at bailey@uptownminneapolis.com or 612-823-4581.

FOR FULL DETAILS, CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE UPTOWN ASSOCIATION ADOPT-A-BLOCK HANDBOOK.


OVERVIEW:

The Adopt-a-Block program is designed to empower businesses to collaboratively combat graffiti and vandalism through consistent education and clean up. By participating in this project, businesses have the opportunity to actively shape positive perceptions of their business and Uptown, show neighbors a willingness to give back to the community, and inspire others to invest in Uptown. The commitment is small, and the return is great.  Join the effort to uphold Uptown’s image as a safe, environmentally responsible and well-maintained commercial and residential destination.


FOR FULL DETAILS, CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE UPTOWN ASSOCIATION ADOPT-A-BLOCK HANDBOOK.