NEXT Detroit: Clean Downtown

NEXT Detroit: Clean Downtown is an innovative new partnership created to maintain the downtown Detroit environment to the new standard set by

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Super Bowl XL -- and to make it inviting for workers, residents, visitors and investors.

The project puts uniformed cleanup crews on downtown streets seven days a week to sweep and power-wash sidewalks, clear trash and remove graffiti, and assist with other beautification projects.

This unique and privately-funded program is staffed by workers from Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit who are bringing pride and enthusiasm to their new jobs of keeping downtown Detroit looking its best.