Urban Districts

The mission of the Urban Districts (Bethesda, Silver Spring, Wheaton) is to maintain and enhance prosperous, livable urban centers by creating a sense of place and community.

Core Function 1: Marketing and Promotion

  • Provide community websites
  • Provide community events, including festivals, concerts, and parades; the installation of seasonal banners, unique signs, holiday decorations, and other amenities to give each District a sense of place
  • Develop and distribute newsletters, brochures, and other promotional material that market, promote, and highlight the district

Core Function 2: Hospitality

  • Provide information and directional assistance to constituents
  • Act as extra "eyes and ears" for police

Core Function 3: Streetscape and Maintenance