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The DDA                                                    Board Members                                                                               GROW
                                                                                                                                                      SUSTAIN
The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority            	 –	 MarMk DareknkDlern,kClehr,aCirphearisrpoenrson                                        LIVE IT UP
(DDA) was created by resolution as a dependent district    	 –	 FranFkraFnrikonFeri,oVneic,eVCicheaCirhair
of the City of Delray Beach in 1971 by the Florida State   	 –	 AlbeArtlbReicrthRwicahgwoan,gSoen,crSeetacrryetary                                    CONNECT
Legislature. The main areas of involvement in Downtown     	 –	 BonnBioenBneieerB, eTerer,aTsrueraersurer
redevelopment include: Marketing and Promotion of the      	 –	 RyanRByoaynlsBtoony,lsMtone,mMbeermber
Downtown DDA district, Placemaking (Clean & Safe) and      	 –	 SeabSreoanbAro.nSAm.itSh,mMithe,mMbeemr ber
Economic Vitality of Downtown businesses.
                                                           Team Members
The Mission
                                                            –	 Laura Simon, Executive Director
The DDA stimulates, enhances and sustains the economic      –	 Alex Farnsworth, Program Marketing
vitality of Downtown Delray Beach and the quality of life   	Coordinator
enjoyed by locals and visitors.                             –	 Lauren Lyall, Operations Coordinator

DDA District Neighborhoods

THE SET                                        The Ave                                                                                                residential apartment and condominiums.
                                                                                                                                                      Boutiques, restaurants and EAT market,
Location: Atlantic Ave and I–95 east to        Location: Atlantic Avenue from Swinton                                                                 along with new Class A office space
Swinton Ave, and one block north and           Avenue east to the Intracoastal Waterway                                                               create the ultimate live, work and play.
one block south of Atlantic Ave.               Vibe: Electric
Vibe: Gateway                                  Hot — Energy — Action is Atlantic Avenue                                                               US1
Artistic 30–­­­ foot columns welcome visitors  from Federal Highway to Swinton Avenue.
to experience the past and present of          Downtown Delray’s main thoroughfare of                                                                 LfroocmatNion.E:.S4.Eth./SNtre.eE.t t5othS.aE.nd3r6dthStrAeveet.nue
Delray Beach’s earliest residents, a diverse   arts & entertainment boasts a myriad of                                                                Vibe: Urban
mix of West African and Caribbean              restaurants and bars, coffee houses and                                                                Experience the calming and beautification
cultures. Take a trip along Historic 5th       nightclubs, and fun music. An impressive                                                               of Northbound and Southbound Federal
Avenue to the south through Frog Alley         lineup of art galleries, boutiques and                                                                 Highway/US 1 from SE 3rd to NE
and up West Settlers’ District to the north,   national retailers entice for shopping. Stay                                                           4th Street. Wider paver sidewalks,
where the former home of prominent             at the Colony Hotel & Cabana Club, sit                                                                 landscaping, and decorative street lights
African American educator Solomon D.           at an outside cafe and people watch —                                                                  provide a welcoming walkability for the
Spady now houses the Spady Cultural            whether night or day.                                                                                  retail shops, offices, and restaurants.
Heritage Museum. With a new Fairfield
Inn & Suites, art galleries, restaurants, and  Pineapple Grove Arts District                                                                           Grow – Small Business Saturday
small businesses, The Set is also home to
the Public Library, and the Delray Beach       Location: 2nd Avenue north to N.E. 4th                                                                  Live It Up – Restaurant Week
Tennis Center.                                 4SttrheeAtv, eannude.Swinton Avenue east to N.E.
                                               Vibe: Artsy
Beachside                                      A charming enclave located just off
                                               Atlantic Avenue on N.E. 2nd Avenue,
Location: From the Intracoastal Waterway       the Pineapple Grove Arts District features
east on Atlantic Ave to A1A/The Beach.         an eclectic mix of boutiques, bistros, art
Vibe: Relaxed                                  galleries and salons & spas. The exciting
Stroll across the Intracoastal Waterway        public artwork and Artists Alley with
bridge and see a glimpse of the Atlantic       working artist studios beckon, as well
Ocean. With its own sense of shopping          as cutting edge entertainment at the Arts
from jewelry to fashion, and surf shops to     Garage, and a stay at the Hyatt Place.
sandwiches, the Beachside welcomes you
with fabulous hotels, like the Delray Beach    SOFA
Marriott or The Seagate Hotel & Spa and
spectacular restaurants that offer alfresco    AALovvceeanntuuioeene:toaFsroSt m.toE.oSn3.Eer.db5lSothtcrekAevsteo, nuauthnedo(UfSASw1tlai)n.ntotinc
seating with an ocean breeze. Stop by          Vibe: Up & Coming
the Sandoway Discovery Center, enjoy           The lifestyle of urban living exemplifies the
water sport activities or soak-up the sun on   South of Atlantic neighborhood. SOFA
a gorgeous, award-winning beach.               will soon be home to more than 650

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