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 & Current Projects Explore the interactive map to view the DDA's boundaries and adjacent parcels, as well as current projects that have received funding from the DDA.
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.
DDDA Approves Funding for 178 New Residences in Former Office Building Published on November 19, 2025 The Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) today announced that it has approved funding for its 13th project downtown since applications for DDDA funding first opened in March 2025. The DDDA Board of Directors unanimously approved an office-to-residential conversion of the historic Petroleum Building located at 110 16th St. in downtown Denver. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Mayor, News
DDDA Board Approves Purchase of Denver Pavilions Published on September 30, 2025 Mayor Mike Johnston, in partnership with the Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board announced an intent for the DDA to purchase the Denver Pavilions, with a goal of revitalizing the property as a central hub of Upper Downtown. Tagged as: , Mayor
Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors Gains New Members Published on September 23, 2025 The City and County of Denver today announced the appointment of two new members to the Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDA or DDDA) Board of Directors as well as the reappointments of two existing members. The DDA Board, which previously had five members, will now expand to seven members as a result. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Mayor, News
DDA Board Unanimously Approves $100M in Catalytic New Investments Published on July 30, 2025 Mayor Mike Johnston, in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board, today announced $100M in approved DDA funding for housing, business, redevelopment opportunity and park projects in downtown Denver. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity, Mayor, News
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
Mayor Johnston Announces New Downtown Safety Plan Published on April 02, 2025 Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, together with the Denver Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office and multiple other partners, announced new resources today to enhance public safety downtown and meet the city’s Safe and Vibrant goals. Tagged as: , Economic Development & Opportunity