The Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID) is a coalition of property owners, consisting of more than 2,200 parcels*, committed to enhancing the quality of life in Downtown Los Angeles. We believe that Downtown LA is a wholly unique place - one with an exciting and prosperous future. Our organization is helping the 65-block central business district achieve its full potential as a great place to live, work, play - and connect!
* Of these properties, 512 are commercial parcels, 1,681 are condominium parcels and 41 are government use parcels. In percentage terms, 84.97% of the DCBID’s total building square footage is commercial use, 7.73% is condominium use, and 7.3% is government use.
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Who lives, works, and plays in Downtown Los Angeles? The Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID) conducted the most comprehensive demographic study ever produced in Downtown LA, with over 11,000 responses from Downtown residents, workers and visitors. View the results of the study »
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Looking for something? Let us help. Our team of friendly Downtown Guides is here to welcome you and help you get around Downtown LA. These guides are roaming concierges, trained to answer your questions, provide directions, and share Downtown maps and other useful collateral. Look for them in purple, with the international “i” information symbol on their sleeves and the “Downtown Guide” logo on the back of their shirts! To contact the Downtown Guides, call (213) 955-0269 or email info@downtownla.com.
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Our Mission / Board of Directors
The DCBID is a coalition of 1,200 property owners united in their commitment to enhance the quality of life in Downtown. Founded in 1998, the DCBID provides safety, maintenance, economic development, and marketing services for the Central District.
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Economic Development & Marketing
The DCBID's Economic Development team works to improve and revitalize Downtown Los Angeles. The DCBID also maintains a Marketing Division to brand and promote Downtown L.A. to visitors.
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Safe & Clean Team
The DCBID's Safe & Clean team, called the "Purple Patrol" for their purple shirts, provides daily, 24-hour supplemental services to maintain safety and cleanliness within the district.
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Events & Projects Archive
View past events and programs that were managed by the Downtown Center Business Improvement District in our effort to make Downtown L.A. a better place to live, work, and play.
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Purple Patrol
Keeping Downtown LA safe, clean, and friendly.
Get safety updates with our BID Alerts, or look for our Purple Patrol in the Downtown Center and Historic Downtown districts. More
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Downtown Guides
Looking for something? Let us help.
Have a question? Look for our Downtown Guides, with the signature info symbol on their sleeves. They can provide directions, share printed maps & guides, and more. More
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Housing Bus Tour
Saturday Housing Bus Tours
See everything from loft-style apartments to luxury condos! Join our free Housing Bus Tour, every other Saturday morning. More
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Email Newsletter
Get Our Monthly Email Newsletter.
Sign up for What's Up Downtown, our monthly email update on upcoming events, new businesses, and downtown deals. More
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