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The DDA Board Members GROW
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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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