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CONNECT DDA Behind the Scenes
The DDA Is Here For You
We encourage you to be our partner and communicate your thoughts
and ideas:
• Attend Board Meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at 12
p.m. at City Hall, 1st floor conference room
• Agendas are posted online prior to meetings
• Call: 561.243.1077
• Email: DDA@DowntownDelrayBeach.com
• Participate in DDA program & marketing opportunities
• Update your merchant landing page at
DowntownDelrayBeach.com
DDA Announces New Board Members
The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority(DDA) has two new
board members appointed by the City Commission. Mavis Benson and
John Conde will serve three-year terms. They join current board members
Peter Arts, Chair; Alan Costilo, Vice Chair; and Bonnie Beer, Treasurer.
Mavis Benson will serve as Secretary. Mark Denkler and Frank Frione
have been re-appointed as Board members. The DDA was created by
resolution as a dependent district of the City of Delray Beach in 1971 by
the Florida State Legislature.
Guide to Downtown Delray Beach
The DDA produces the “Guide to Downtown Delray Beach” each year.
The 2018 edition includes an overview of downtown, a fold-out map,
and listing for Things to Do, Accommodations, Shopping, Restaurants &
Bars, Art & Culture and much more. 40,000 copies of the directory are
distributed throughout the State and Downtown. The DDA would like to
thank the Guide’s advertisers for supporting this marketing initiative. The
Guidebook is also available online at DowntownDelrayBeach.com.
DDA Annual Report 2016/2017
The Annual Report is complimentary and will be available in March
at the DDA office, 85 SE 4th Avenue, Suite 108 or via download at
DowntownDelrayBeach.com.
The DDA stimulates, enhances, and sustains DowntownDelrayBeach.com
the economic vitality of Downtown Delray #DowntownDelray
Beach and the quality of life enjoyed by
locals and visitors.
Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority
85 SE 4th Avenue, Suite 108 • Delray Beach, FL 33483 • 561.243.1077 • FAX 561.243.1079
Downtown Market Study
The DDA hired Robert Gibbs of Gibbs Planning Group to conduct
a Downtown Market Study and provide a Shopability Study for the
Downtown District. The study is intended to allow the DDA, City, and
Downtown merchants and businesses to gain an understanding of the
types of retail businesses that are likely to be supportable in the study
area which is the entire DDA district, both presently and during the next
five years.
The Downtown Delray Beach Retail Market Study was presented by Mr.
Gibbs at the December 11, 2017 City Commission Meeting. The report
included a written and illustrated summary of relevant population and
demographic characteristics of the Downtown trade area, including the
socioeconomic characteristics and buying patterns; and a qualitative
opinion as to whether or not retail development is supportable, sales
forecasts, and size estimates of the retail categories. The study is available
at DowntownDelrayBeach.com.
The Downtown Delray Beach Shopability Study will be completed in
February 2018 and be provided to the DDA and presented to the City
Commission.
Coming soon to the Beachside!
Pedestrian Beach Promenade – S. Ocean Blvd
The City of Delray Beach, as part of the Beach Master Plan, is putting
the finishing touches on the Beach Promenade renovation. The project
includes: replacement of the concrete sidewalk; new landscaping, metal
roofs for the gazebos, flag-pole pavers, trash receptacles, fountains,
showers, bike racks, and benches; stairways at the main pavilion, and
Smart meters. Join us for the Ribbon Cutting on January 27, 2018.
Visitor Information Center – 2 S. Ocean Blvd
A complete renovation has transformed the Center for visitors and
residents alike. The space has tripled in size and features merchant
brochure racks, digital signage, a large map and historical display. The
DDA manages the Center which is staffed by volunteers.
Laura Simon, Executive Director
lsimon@downtowndelraybeach.com
Claudia Amore, Marketing Manager
camore@downtowndelraybeach.com
Lauren Lyall, Operations Manager
llyall@downtowndelraybeach.com