Who Are the Purple People?

Have you seen the purple people walking around downtown Raleigh wearing a purple shirt that says Ambassador on them? Did you know that they are walking the streets to help you downtown? I know it’s genius: someone downtown that you can ask for directions, help you find a parking garage, or help escort you to your car when it’s raining. I’m always amazed when I’m walking my two dogs or walking to work and I notice the ambassadors picking up trash, sweeping the sidewalks, or just saying “good morning”. This type of program is definitely a great amenity for living downtown.

Check out the details about the Ambassador Program:
The Downtown Raleigh Alliance oversees the Downtown Ambassador Clean and Safe Program, which aims to make the 110-block Business Improvement District an attractive place to live, work, or visit. In addition to providing the specialized services, the Ambassadors serve as additional eyes and ears for downtown by discouraging aggressive panhandlers and reporting problems to be addressed by the proper authorities. Feel free to approach any of the Ambassadors for information, recommendations, directions, or a copy of the Discover Downtown Map and Guide.

Hopefully this has helped you and the next time you see the Purple People say hello and tell them thank you for keeping our downtown Raleigh clean and safe.