PIDs can deliver a range of services over-and-above normal City services and invest in the long-term economic development of their districts. PID services include:
- Public space maintenance (sidewalk litter removal, graffiti removal)
- Public safety (security officers)
- Hospitality (visitor assistance)
- Business development (business attraction, small business assistance and education)
- Marketing and promotions (special events, district advertising and promotions, web sites and social media)
- Minor capital improvements (custom trash receptacles, directional signs, street furniture and banners)
- Landscaping (planting and maintaining trees and flowers)
- Community benefit to surrounding residential areas