Regional Service Centers


What the Department Does and for Whom

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

ACTIVITIES:
  • 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

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

CORE FUNCTION 3: STREETSCAPE AND MAINTENANCE