The Louisville Downtown Development Corporation (LDDC) is a private 501 © (3) non-profit organization dedicated to the long term economic health of downtown Louisville. The LDDC for the past 22 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 LDDC 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 LDDC is managed by a 37-member Board of Directors, which is currently co-chaired by James Welch and James Allen.