Downtown Direction & Fort Collins Development
Downtown doesn’t grow by accident — it follows a plan. Explore the guiding documents, from the DDA’s own blueprints to citywide visions, that shape how downtown looks, moves, and grows.
DDA Downtown Plans
DDA Plan of Development
The Downtown Development Authority’s Plan of Development provides important direction for the future development of the downtown area.
The Plan was adopted by City Council on September 8, 1981.
DDA Alley Master Plan
In 2008, the Downtown Development Authority engaged local design firm Russell+Mills Studios to create a master plan of the alleys between CSU, Downtown and the River District.
This master plan is a vision for what the alleys could potentially become with both public and private investments.
City of Fort Collins Adopted Plans
City of Fort Collins Pedestrian Plan
In 1996, the City of Fort Collins developed the Pedestrian Plan to promote a pedestrian-friendly environment to encourage the choice to walk for visitors, students, and residents.
The Pedestrian Plan outlines issues and proposes solutions to problems for pedestrians with the ultimate goal being safe, easy, and convenient pedestrian travel for all members of the community.
City of Fort Collins Downtown Plan
The Fort Collins Downtown Plan serves as a guide and inspiration for budgets, projects, programs, investments, regulations and other efforts focused in the downtown area.
Adopted by City Council in 1989, the plan helped shaped the downtown as it exists today. The new Downtown Plan, adopted by City Council in March 2017, updates the vision, policy direction, and action items for the next 10-20 years. In addition, the new Downtown Plan incorporated completed planning efforts and studies (e.g., the Poudre River Downtown Master Plan, the citywide Pedestrian Plan, and the Bicycle Master Plan) into a comprehensive plan for Downtown Fort Collins
DDA Affiliation with International Downtown Association
The Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority is proud to be affiliated with the International Downtown Association (IDA). The IDA is a global leader and advocate for creating vibrant, livable urban centers. Through its dedicated network of individuals, comprehensive knowledge base, and exceptional ability to foster community-building partnerships, the IDA is a driving force that promotes the development of healthy and dynamic downtowns that anchor the well-being of towns, cities, and regions worldwide.
