Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA), established in 2014, is a special district that supports the economic and community vitality of the downtown area through the following programs:

• Holiday lighting, sidewalk power washing, streetscape and other improvements
• Grants for small businesses, arts and culture, and special events
• Tax increment financing incentives to eligible redevelopment projects
• Tribute brick pavers to honor or remember a person or occasion

The DDA is funded through incremental sales and property taxes generated in the district, a five mill downtown property tax, and grants from the City and the Golden Urban Renewal Authority.

DDA’s Focus Areas

• Business Vitality & Support
• Community Character & Culture
• Public Space & Infrastructure
• Land Use & Transportation

Grants

The DDA has many grant programs to help businesses thrive, enhance arts and culture opportunities, and make downtown a wonderful place to visit. You are encouraged to explore the funding assistance programs. For eligibility requirements and applications, please visit the Grant Opportunities page.

DDA News

• In 2017, the DDA invested in sidewalk upgrades on 8^th Street and 12^th Street to improve accessibility.
• In 2018, the DDA will upgrade part of the electrical infrastructure in Prospectors Alley to improve vehicular access.
• The board is continuing to discuss downtown legacy projects and large infrastructure projects that might occur in the next several years.
• Save the date for DDA meetings. The 2020 meeting calendar is in the Helpful Documents section of this webpage.
• Sign up for DDA’s email list to get more updates.

Helpful Documents

• DDA Plan of Development 
• DDA Statute
• DDA Action Plan 
• DDA Work Plan 
• Potental Project List 
• 2019 DDA Meeting Calendar 
• DDA Tribute Brick Order Form 
• DDA TIF Application 
• DDA Sales Tax Sharing Application 
• GURA and DDA City Housing Tool Matrix

DDA Project Map

DDA Board Meetings

The DDA meets on the third Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted on the calendar) at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

To view agendas of upcoming meetings or view minutes or stream audio of meetings, visit our Agenda, Minutes, Web Casts, Schedule page.

To view archived agendas and minutes from meetings prior to May 2015, please visit our Document Center.

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