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Streetscaping Amigos provide planters and plant materials to help "soften" downtown's public right-of-ways. Taking a cue from the River Walk, these improvements help enhance the pedestrian experience for our many downtown workers, residents, and visitors:

* The District has added over 600 planters on light poles, on stair rails between street level and the River Walk, and in clusters of large planters throughout the District.
* The Streetscaping Amigos also use a "Tiger Truck" to assist them in watering and maintaining the District�s planters.
* Additonal planter clusters have been added to Alamo Plaza, paid for by private donors and maintained by the Streetscaping Amigos. Centro SA will continue to seek sponsorships like this for various locations around the District.


In the future, the District will also explore the possible addition of street furniture such as benches, trash receptacles and directional signage at key locations. The District is responsible for maintaining any physical improvements that it provides. This includes watering, fertilization and replacing seasonal vegetation as necessary. The Streetscaping Amigos program intends to expand in scope each year, as funds are available.

Our Maintenance Amigos perform services 7 days a week, 365 days a year Again, these maintenance services provided by the PID are NOT intended to replace those furnished by the City. They reinforce the City's services resulting in additional attention being paid to downtown's overall appearance.

The Maintenance Amigos, like the Ambassador Amigos, are uniformed and carry radios enabling them to be in constant communication with the District office and nearby Public Service Representatives.

To assist the Maintenance Amigos in their daily duties, the Public Improvement District employs the use of a "Tiger Truck." This small four-wheeled vehicle and trailer is used for trash pick-up, power-washing, and general monitoring of maintenance services.

The District also uses specially designed rolling trash bins and two colorful riding sidewalk sweepers to help in the District�s maintenance.