Uptown Public Improvement District (UPID) was first created in 1993 and was renewed twice in 2000 and 2005. The Uptown area consists of approximately 2,181 properties, primarily a combination of business, office and residential uses.  Uptown Inc. manages the PID. The general nature of the service and improvements provided by the PID are to enhance public safety and security, design and construct public infrastructure improvements, maintain common areas and lighting produce pedestrian amenities and linkages and provide other improvements that are approved by the Dallas City Council.