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 as well as a five mill downtown property tax.

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

• Sign up for DDA’s email list to get more updates.

Helpful Documents

• 2021 DDA Annual Report
• Kinney Run Channel Improvement Phase I Drainage Report
• DDA Plan of Development 
• DDA Statute
• DDA Action Plan 
• DDA Work Plan 
• Potental Project List 
• 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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