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Downtown Development Authority

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Building a Vibrant Downtown Denver

The Downtown Denver Development Authority (DDA or DDDA) supports catalytic investments that help spur economic growth and revitalization in the heart of our city. Delivering on the promise of building a vibrant downtown, the city will use public investments through the DDA to accelerate economic growth and create a family friendly, thriving, and diversified downtown.

Learn and Engage

About the Downtown Development Authority

Learn more about Denver's Downtown Development Authority as a funding mechanism, its history, and frequently asked questions.

Amended Plan of Development (Draft)

A Plan of Development provides guidelines for projects and improvements that can be funded by the DDA.

District Election

Per state statue, the city must convene a district election in order to preserve the DDA’s ability to finance public investments downtown. Learn how to request a ballot here.

Interest Portal For Downtown Property Owners

Properties within the central business district may be eligible for inclusion in the DDA. Learn more about requirements here.

Timeline

Spring/Summer 2024: Outreach and engagement with stakeholders; property owner interest portal open
Summer 2024: Downtown Area Plan kicks off with downtown residents, businesses, and organizations; City Council refers ballot measure
Fall 2024: Vibrant Denver citywide outreach; District special election; City Council actions to update and expand DDA
Winter 2024/25: Property owner petition process formally begins; Informed by 2024 outreach, city releases application for funding downtown revitalization projects
2025: Anticipated availability of DDA funding for approved projects

Contact

Capital Planning and Programming
capitalplanningandprogramming@denvergov.org