Downtown Development Districts Program
The Downtown Development Districts Act of 2014 (the Act) was enacted by the General Assembly in order to:
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Spur private capital investment in commercial business districts and other neighborhoods;
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Stimulate job growth and improve the commercial vitality of such districts and neighborhoods;
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Help build a stable community of long term residents by improving housing opportunities; and
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Assist municipalities in strengthening neighborhoods while harnessing the attraction that vibrant downtowns hold for talented people, innovative small businesses and residents from all walks of life.
Representatives from Kent County Levy Court, Georgetown, Smyrna, Laurel, Milford, Harrington, Dover, and DSHA.
Mayor Bryan Shupe, Milford
Mayor JoAnn Masten, Smyrna
Mayor John Shwed, Laurel
Mayor Bill West, Georgetown
Front L-R Connie Holland (Retired OSPC Director), Norma Barlow (Police Chief behind), Teresa Tieman (Harrington City Manager), Tony Moyer (Mayor Harrington), Fmr. Governor Jack Markell, Anas Ben Addi (DSHA Director)
Crowd gathers to watch the ceremony outside the Inn at Duck Creek, Smyrna DE
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DDD Program Status and Success
Information on the program status and updates, along with documentation of our successes.
DDD Incentives
Information and links to all incentives available to real property investors within designated Downtown Development Districts.
Resources
Find Downtown Development Districts resources such as the program guidelines, presentation, and applications.
Delaware DDD Story Map
Maps highlight developer investments and type of project in terms of commercial, residential, and/or mixed-use development.
Delaware DDD Interactive Map
Map application allows users to view the boundary, parcels included and projects undertaken in each Downtown Development District.
