Submit An Application Submit your project proposal and apply for DDA funding. Learn more about eligibility and policies regarding project funding levels. Register for an information session.
Map of Investment Area Explore the interactive map to view the DDA's boundaries and adjacent parcels.
Amended Plan of Development A Plan of Development establishes guidelines for projects and improvements that can be funded by the DDA.
Petitioning Into the DDA Properties within the central business district may be eligible for inclusion in the DDA. Learn more about requirements here.
District Election Per state statue, the city convened a district election in November 2024 to preserve the DDA’s ability to finance public investments downtown.
About the DDA and Board of Directors Learn more about Denver's Downtown Development Authority as a funding mechanism, its history, Board of Directors and frequently asked questions.
Denver Receives Excellence Award for DDA's Plan of Development Published on April 09, 2025 Last week, the City and County of Denver received a ‘Downtown Excellence Award’ from Downtown Colorado Inc. for its role in shaping the Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) guiding document, the Plan of Development. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Finance, News, Press release
Applications for $570M Downtown Development Authority Now Open Published on March 06, 2025 The city is now accepting Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDA or DDDA) applications for major projects that will redefine the downtown experience and attract new residents, businesses, and visitors, in alignment with the DDA’s approved Plan of Development. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Finance, News, Press release
Interest Forms for $570M DDA Now Open Online as a Pre-application Step Published on February 03, 2025 The city is now accepting Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDA or DDDA) Registration of Interest (ROI) forms to learn more about potentially transformative projects that would align with the approved Plan of Development. The information submitted will help the city assess the pipeline for potential projects before formal applications open later in spring 2025. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Finance, News, Press release
Denver Plan of Development Approved for $570 Million Investment Published on December 09, 2024 Denver City Council has voted to approve the city’s plan to strategically invest $570 million to accelerate economic growth in the downtown Denver core. This vote is an important milestone in the expansion of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), an effort first launched by Mayor Mike Johnston in May 2024. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Finance, News, Press release