Who We Are
The Downtown Danville Association (DDA) was formed in 1999 to coordinate efforts to revitalize Downtown Danville. The organization is comprised of an all volunteer Board of Directors including representatives form Downtown merchants, the City of Danville, Downtown property owners, banks, City Schools, Danville Science Center and the Danville Historical Society.

While Danville was designated as a "Virginia Main Street Community" in 2000, due to some organizational structure changes in 2007, we now enjoy "Affiliate" status with the Main Street Program. The program is over 20 years old and is recognized as the most successful formula for downtown revitalization. Our commitment to the Main Street approach to revitalization remains strong.

What We Do
The DDA follows the Main Street model to coordinate the public/private partnership required to restore and revitalize Downtown. We focus on economic development, physical design, organization and promotional events. We are assembling information on all aspects of downtown redevelopment, from assisting individual building owners to working with the City to make sure that its programs benefit the widest number of downtown property owners.

In addition to following the 4 Point Main Street approach of economic development, design, organization and promotion, DDA is also the proud home of the Historic Murals of Danville Committee. Two of a planned series of ten murals have already been completed, and plans are underway for the third. The murals will provide easy access to public art, they will stimulate economic development in the historic districts by attracting tourism, and they will provide a panoramic history of our area, instilling a sense of pride in our community. (also see Façade Maintenance Grant Program)

Why We Do It
As our City Council and City Manager have publicly stated, the economic health of the City is impacted by Downtown. A Downtown with empty buildings and blight conveys a negative image; a prosperous Downtown tells the world that the business sector can work well with the City to bring about positive change. Given time, the Downtown will reclaim its role as a vital, important and pleasant place to work, shop, and have fun.

When We Meet
The DDA Board of Directors meets the 4th Thursday of every month. Our Executive Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Please feel free to email us or contact any Board member if you have any questions or concerns with which DDA may be of service.

What You Can Do
We need YOUR help! Do you want to be part of bringing Downtown back to a vibrant, bustling heart of our city? If you have any special ideas or talents, or just want to volunteer to help with a project, please contact us by phone at 434-791-4470, or by email. One of our dedicated volunteer board members will respond. We also have membership opportunities available to both individuals and businesses. To learn more about joining DDA, please click on Membership.

also see our Vision Statement