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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

DDA leads efforts of economic vitality within the downtown and the fostering of a positive business-friendly district and an
exceptional place to live.

The DDA's main responsibility is to monitor and advocate for the economic
strength and health of the downtown. It is an investment in growing our
economy and enhancing the prosperity and quality of life for all residents,
employees, and visitors.

The DDA is invested in the success of the Downtown commercial industry by
creating and providing tools and resources, communications and notifications,
meeting opportunities and other materials and programs to ensure Downtown

MARKET ANALYSIS:

• For the past 50 years the DDA has guided the development of downtown
through a multitude of market and cluster studies, beautification studies,
shopability study, visitor data and inventory management, parking studies,
hospitality resource management, and perception of safety surveys. All to
guide the plans of developing a strong downtown.

• Visit the research and development page on the downtowndeleraybeach.com site for all information.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION PROGRAMS:

• DDA Board is responsible to advocate, advise and recommend to the city on all projects, LDR changes and development
which will impact the Downtown.

• Programs and online assets for businesses and residents
• Liaison with the city departments to navigate codes, processes, construction updates, and impact of downtown.

PLACEMAKING

It's all about the place...the ambiance, the flow of traffic, and the cleanliness of this resort downtown is essential for economic
vitality as well as the visitor experience. Creating an experience for all to enjoy, stay, share, and return to Downtown Delray
Beach is essential. The DDA works with numerous entities of the city and as managing partners to ensure the downtown looks
and feels beautiful.

CURRENT PROGRAMMING Downtown Safety Ambassador "The Yellow Shirts"
The DDA funds and oversees this program designed to enhance
DDA plans, manages, and funds the downtown decorative the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Downtown.
lighting and street pole banner program which is designed to Dressed in yellow shirts, this 8-member team is highly visible in
create a welcoming and safe environment for all! the main part of the downtown seven days a week—­­ from 7 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Holiday Lighting Thursday through Saturday. Patrolling on foot, bike, and by golf
The month of December and February the Downtown comes cart, they are addressing nuisance issues as well as answering
alive with decorative holiday decor to make the town a place to questions and giving directions.
be—to celebrate and be festive. The DDA funds and installs the
decorative holiday lighting for the downtown. Parking and Mobility
• Advises, recommends, and advocates for the strong parking
Art Activations and Installations
Public Art adds tremendous value to a community year round. management and parking availability for customers and
The DDA assists, funds, and partners with property owners and businesses/employees within Downtown
the city to add art and art activations to the city and Downtown. • Employee Parking development
The DDA has developed an Art and Activation Grant program. • Communication and marketing of the Downtown Parking
Program.

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