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THE DDA DDA NEIGHBORHOODS

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) The Downtown Development Authority district is comprised of six
was created by resolution as a dependent district of the City of distinct neighborhoods within the City of Delray Beach Central
Delray Beach in 1971 by the State of Florida Legislature. The Business District overlay. The Central Business District (CBD) Zone
main areas of involvement in downtown redevelopment include: District was established to preserve and protect the cultural and
Marketing and Promotion of the Downtown Development historic aspects of downtown Delray Beach and simultaneously
Authority district, Placemaking (Clean & Safe) and Economic provide for the stimulation and enhancement of the vitality and
Vitality of the downtown community. economic growth of this special area.

MISSION Each of the six neighborhoods which comprise the DDA district
has its own unique ambiance and diversity of offerings including
The DDA Mission is to stimulate, enhance and sustain the shops, restaurants and bars, historic districts, entertainment, arts
economic vitality of downtown Delray Beach and the quality of & culture, professional services, residential, high-end resorts and
life enjoyed by locals and visitors. boutique hotels, beauty and wellness, art galleries and studios,
beach, boating, tennis, golf and watersports.
DDA NEIGHBORHOODS
WEST ATLANTIC

Vibe: Gateway to Downtown
Location: Atlantic Avenue from I-95 east to Swinton Avenue,
and one block north and one block south of Atlantic
Avenue.

BEACHSIDE

Vibe: Relaxed
Location: Intracoastal Waterway east on Atlantic Avenue to
A1A/The Beach.

THANK YOU TO THE DDA BOARD PINEAPPLE GROVE ARTS DISTRICT
APPOINTED–FY 18/19 TERM
Vibe: Artsy
Peter Arts, Chairperson Location: 2nd Avenue north to N.E. 4th Street, and Swinton
Dr. Alan Costilo, Vice Chairperson Avenue east to 4th Avenue.
Mavis Benson, Secretary
Mark Denkler, Treasurer THE AVE
Dr. John Conde, Member
Frank Frione, Member Vibe: Electric
Pamela Ramsey, Member Location: Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue east to the
Intracoastal Waterway.
DDA STAFF FY 18/19
SOFA
Laura Simon – Executive Director
Lauren Lyall – Operations Manager Vibe: Up & Coming
Richalyn Miller – Marketing Coordinator Location: One block south of Atlantic Avenue to S.E. 3rd Street,
Kellie Ames – Program Manager and Swinton Avenue east to S.E. 5th Avenue (US1).
BJ Sklar – Visitor Information Center Coordinator
US1
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Vibe: Urban
Location: S.E./N.E. 5th and 6th Avenues from N.E. 4th Street
to S.E. 3rd Street.