Membership
Renaissance. Revitalization. Momentum. Downtown Dallas is being built anew, becoming recognized locally and globally for the quality of life offered by our residences, business, hospitality, entertainment and culture. With 15 unique districts - from Main Street and Victory Park, to the Arts District, South Side and Deep Ellum - Downtown is evolving at a more aggressive pace than ever, and Downtown Dallas Inc. is in the center of it all!
Downtown Dallas, Inc. Mission:
We are the principal advocate, champion and steward of Downtown, affecting change by developing strategies, setting targets and mobilizing resources that:
- Stimulate a vibrant and sustainable Downtown environment
- Improve infrastructure
- Enhance economic competitiveness
- Create a culturally inclusive urban center
- Position the area as a global destination
Downtown Dallas, Inc. members play an active roll in shaping these efforts. As active members of task forces, committees and volunteer groups, our members not only help fund our efforts, but participate in a meaningful and engaged way.
WHO WE ARE. WHAT WE DO.
HOUSING
- The Intown Housing Initiative created by the City Center TIF, the Downtown Connection TIF, and the Downtown Dallas Development Authority resulted in some 30,000 residents in the Downtown area. The Development Incentives Task Force (a group of member volunteers) is now working a plan for the next phase of residential development, which will address plans for affordable workforce housing and educational facilities to sustain Downtown residential population growth
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
- Since 2000, Downtown Dallas, Inc. facilitated the lease-up of 120,000-square-feet of retail/restaurant space in the Main Street District, bringing the total to 250,000-square-feet, with the goal of an additional 250,000-square-feet by 2010. Downtown Dallas, Inc. also actively engages in corporate recruitment and retention initiatives
PUBLIC POLICY
- Recent Downtown Dallas, Inc. lobbying efforts and resolutions have been passed concerning: The Trinity River Parkway, Convention Center Hotel, Late Night Dance Hall Permits, Newsrack Ordinance, Video boards/sign ordinance, Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, Panhandling Ordinance and the UNT School of Law
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Downtown Dallas, Inc. created the Improvement District in 1992, a funding mechanism and management district for programs that keep Downtown, clean, safe and lively. In April 2006, the Improvement District was renewed with an 86% approval rating from Downtown property owners.
SAFETY
- Downtown Dallas, Inc. led the way for the installation of 90 security cameras Downtown, and is the primary champion of raising funds for an additional 40 to be installed this year.
- Downtown Dallas, Inc. manages the Downtown Safety Patrol, a 45-person private security force who acts as extra 'eyes and ears' for the Dallas Police Department Downtown.
TRANSPORTATION
- Downtown Dallas, Inc. created the Comprehensive Transportation Plan for Downtown and is working closely with DART to determine other options for public transportation into and out of Downtown.
QUALITY OF LIFE
- Downtown Dallas, Inc. led the planning effort for the Central Business District Parks Master Plan
- Downtown Dallas, Inc. maintains the Downtown environment through hands-on projects like tree planting, landscaping, park and plaza renovation, sidewalk repair and other maintenance initiatives.
- Downtown Dallas, Inc. started the first recycling program for Downtown which has collected over 50 tons of paper, resulting in saving 388 cubic yards of landfill space
- Downtown Dallas, Inc. Clean Team annually removes over 8,000 bags of litter and 4,200 pieces of graffiti.
MARKETING & EVENTS
- Downtown Dallas, Inc. has launched a comprehensive marketing campaign for Downtown, which includes several websites, billboards, interactive and print materials.
- Some of Downtown Dallas, Inc. communications include:
