CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville’s Office of Economic Development announced starting in February 2026, residents and visitors may see uniformed ambassadors in the downtown area “serving as friendly guides, caretakers and problem-solvers to help keep the downtown area safer, cleaner, and more welcoming.”
A city announcement said the ambassadors will complement the core cleaning work done by the City’s Parks and Recreation staff and add over 200 hours per week of additional presence and support to the downtown area.
The city is employing to provide these services a company called Block by Block…