WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – The City of Wichita is expanding its downtown beautification efforts after a pilot cleanup program received full funding from downtown property owners.
The Downtown Wichita Clean Team, launched in 2025 as a pilot program, is now professionally managed and operates full-time to keep the downtown area clean and welcoming, according to Heather Schroeder with Downtown Wichita.
Partnership brings professional management
The program operates in partnership with Block-by-Block, a company that manages maintenance in more than 100 communities nationwide.
Team members work throughout downtown, addressing litter and maintenance issues. The new funding has brought equipment upgrades, including an electric sidewalk sweeper…