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The Downtown Development Corporation (DDC) is a private 501 © (3) non-profit organization dedicated to the long term economic health of downtown Louisville. The DDC for the past 21 years has played a crucial role in bringing the public and private sectors together as partners in downtown Louisville’s redevelopment and revitalization. Its activities involve economic development (job creation), including public-private real estate and business development, long term planning, with the DDC serving as the lead entity in the development and implementation of the Louisville Downtown Development Master Plan in 2002. Other project plans include the arena plaza and surrounding area, and project management, including Slugger Field, the Downtown Housing Fund, and public realm development of streetscape and green space.
The DDC is managed by a 28 member Board of Directors, which is currently chaired by James S. Welch, Jr. of Brown Forman Corporation. The co-Vice Chairs are Keith Inman and Tim Mulloy. Mission Statement
The Downtown Development Corporation's mission is to improve the economy of Metro Louisville by coordinating an aggressive public/private program to promote the redevelopment, vitality and economic growth of the Central Business District.
For more information on the DDC, see the Resource section to your left.
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