12 months in, we are sharing a bit more about what changes we are starting to see in our district.
In the news
Revitalising Kingston’s commercial heart
Some sections of downtown Kingston are recording measurable gains in cleanliness, safety and business confidence following six months of focused interventions under the Downtown Kingston Redevelopment Initiative (DKRI), according to findings from a new perception survey conducted internally. Read more…
Survey shows gains in cleanliness and business environment under DKRI
Some sections of downtown Kingston are recording measurable gains in cleanliness, safety and business confidence following six months of focused interventions under the Downtown Kingston Redevelopment Initiative (DKRI), according to findings from a new perception survey conducted internally. Read more…
New programme banks on citizen power to help keep downtown Kingston clean
A new clean-up programme, aimed at restoring cleanliness across downtown Kingston’s major shopping district and keeping it that way through public participation, was launched last Thursday as the busy Christmas season approaches. Read more…
The never-ending battle with litter
The launch of another initiative to clean up downtown Kingston and keep it that way is welcome, but it is also a reminder of how often this country has had to return to the same basic task of persuading Jamaicans to keep their surroundings clean. Read more…
Digital Reporting Platform for Downtown Kingston Redevelopment
As part of the ongoing Downtown Kingston Redevelopment Initiative (DKRI), the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), in partnership with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Kingston Restoration Company Limited and other stakeholders, today officially launched "See it. Snap it. Fix it." an innovative civic tech platform designed to streamline infrastructure reporting and accelerate municipal repairs across the capital city. Read more…
‘See It. Snap It. Fix It’ – Digital Tool Empowers Persons ‘to Participate in Downtown Clean-Up and Repair’
The Downtown Kingston Restoration Initiative (DKRI) has launched a civic issue-reporting platform where persons can flag problems they see in the downtown space. Dubbed ‘See It. Snap It. Fix It,’ the digital platform is designed to streamline infrastructure reporting and accelerate municipal repairs across the capital city. Read more…
DKRI launches digital platform to report issues in downtown Kingston
The Downtown Kingston Redevelopment Initiative, DKRI in collaboration with the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation, KSAMC, has launched a digital reporting platform aimed at transforming downtown Kingston. The platform is called “See It. Snap It. Fix It.” Read more…