Union Square Alliance (Business Improvement District) Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Union Square Alliance is a business improvement district operating in the civic and social sector to enhance and promote the Union Square district for both visitors and residents. It focuses on maintaining a clean, safe, attractive, and vibrant environment through partnerships with city agencies, marketing, advocacy, and public realm improvements, funded by self-assessed property owners. The organization functions as the first and largest of San Francisco’s property-based BIDs, governed by a board of property owners, business owners, and local stakeholders, with a management plan guiding its activity. Based in San Francisco, the Alliance collaborates with public officials to preserve Union Square as a world-class destination and gateway to the Downtown area. It engages in initiatives such as campaigns and events to draw visitors, supports public-facing improvements, and has facilitated partnerships and design proposals aimed at enhancing the district’s visibility and appeal. The team operates within a context of ongoing community partnerships and public-private collaboration to sustain the district’s safety, cleanliness, and vibrancy.