The organization that keeps downtown Fort Collins thriving.
The DDA invests in the infrastructure, spaces, and businesses that make downtown worth coming to — and worth staying in. From streetscapes to storefronts, from historic buildings to the holiday lights you look forward to every year.
Invested since 1981
Of maintained public space
Of downtown reinvestment
No new taxes
Most people don’t see the DDA. They see its results.
Clean sidewalks, restored storefronts, lit alleys, activated public squares — the DDA works behind the scenes to make downtown feel the way it does.
Public spaces
Old Town Square and 190,000 sq ft of enhanced alleyways — cleaned, lit, and managed year-round.
Infrastructure
Streetscapes, alleys, lighting, and accessibility improvements funded through TIF.
Historic rehab
Facade grants that help building owners restore downtown’s storefronts to their original character.
Seasonal beauty
45,000 flowers each spring. Holiday lights from La Porte to Magnolia every winter.
Safety
Well-lit spaces and a long partnership with Fort Collins Police for a safe, welcoming downtown.
Business support
A collective marketing program and events calendar for any business in the DDA boundary DowntownFortCollins.com.
The DDA doesn’t ask for new taxes. It reinvests the growth that downtown already generates.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) works like this: as property values rise in the downtown district, the incremental tax revenue is reinvested back into the district — funding the projects and improvements that make growth possible in the first place.
Understanding how people get to downtown.
The DDA’s 2023 Parking and Travel Habit Survey gives an evidence-based look at how visitors, employees, and residents navigate downtown Fort Collins.
2023 Downtown Fort Collins Parking & Travel Habit Survey
Conducted January–February 2023. Results shared with City Parking Services and FC Moves for coordinated planning.
Covers: parking behavior, transportation mode, visit frequency, barriers to access, and visitor origin data.
Investments you can walk past every day.
The DDA has funded over 100 projects since 1981 — from streetscapes to storefronts to the buildings that define Old Town’s skyline.
The DDA Exists to Serve the Community
The DDA Board of Directors holds public meetings each month where community members can stay informed about projects, initiatives, and decisions that shape Downtown Fort Collins. Agendas, meeting materials, and minutes are available using the following links.