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CONNECT

The Downtown Development Authority team and board collaborate, build
relationships, advocate, inspire, engage, and are the ultimate communication conduit.

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OF DOWNTOWN

On May 22, 2021, the Delray Beach Downtown ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Development Authority celebrated its 50th year
in existence of governance and reinvestment Acquired public parking Created and managed
into the development of Downtown Delray lots for all customers the in-lieu parking fund &
Beach. These decades of work and contributions and employees program (1971–1992)
by the many property owners, merchants, and
residents are significant and were recognized in Created the SE 1st The Downtown bypass is
a Town Hall Celebration. During the event, which bypass road off instated for truck traffic
took place at 4th & 5th Delray, we recognized Atlantic Ave.
our past board members, founding member, Initiated multiple
legacy businesses, and our accomplishments. Assisted in building the beautification programs
Clean & Safe Program with on Atlantic Ave.
In recognition of this milestone of 50 years Began marketing &
impacting the development and revitalization the Police Department, advertising for Downtown
of Downtown, the Downtown Development CRA, and the City events since 1970's
Authority team and board, to the opportunity Began economic
to highlight the decades of contributions Created the Atlantic development through
through video development, storytelling, Ave. Task Force creation of Marketing Cluster
marketing efforts, and continued history trivia Study for diverse areas
contests. The collaboration of property owners Funded the joint venture within the DDA District
and business owners with the Downtown purchase of the 100ft. Began the street pole
Development Authority to create a vibrant Christmas Tree in 1993 banner production and
downtown has been tremendous and continues installment schedule
as we moved through the pandemic together. Redeveloped, funded,
organized, and expanded
DowntownDelrayBeach.com

Began merchant Commissioned the
promotional and tourism Retail Market study &
Shopability study
advertising efforts

Assisted in development Initiated the Downtown
of the Downtown Paid Safety Ambassador program
Parking program
Delray Beach Fashion
“Legacy Business of the Year”–Hands Stationers Week & Savor the Ave
85 Years in Downtown Delray Beach are recognized as award
winning tourism events

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