Downtown Colorado Springs sees results from Clean & Safe Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A pilot program aimed at improving safety and cleanliness in Downtown Colorado Springs is already showing measurable results, according to new data released by program leaders.

The Clean & Safe Pilot Program launched in August 2025 through a public-private partnership focused on making Downtown more welcoming for residents, visitors, and businesses. The initiative combines security personnel, ambassadors, outreach teams, and daily clean-up crews to address safety and quality-of-life concerns.

Downtown Colorado Springs shared the following numbers highlighting the program's success between August 2025 and March 2026:

• 2,066 security incidents handled, with police involvement in just 2.7% of cases 
• 371 direct requests for assistance from businesses and Downtown patrons
• 3,500+ visitor interactions and 1,500+ business check-ins by ambassadors 
• 1,600+ contacts with unhoused individuals
• 141 individuals engaged by outreach teams, with:
  • 13.4% (19 people) achieving housing or stability 
  • 49.6% (70 people) accepting case management 
  • 68% (97 people) actively seeking housing 
• 193 graffiti tags removed, 1,663 spills cleaned, and 42,000+ cigarette butts and gum pieces cleared

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