Downtown Boston Alliance Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsMassachusetts, United States11-50 Employees
The Downtown Boston Alliance is a private nonprofit organization funded by property and business owners with a mission to revitalize downtown Boston's historic neighborhoods. It serves the Theater District, Ladder District, Downtown Crossing, and the Financial District through programs and services aimed at keeping streets clean, improving the area’s aesthetics, and creating a welcoming environment. It is Boston's first Business Improvement District and one of six in Massachusetts, supported by a binding assessment on commercial property owners based on property value. The governance structure includes a 33-member board elected by BID members, representing a cross-section of the district's business and residential communities, which guides management, programming, and budget decisions implemented by a full-time staff. The organization acts as the district's voice and advocate to strengthen the local economy and enhance the experience of those who live, work, study, visit, or shop in the area. In October 2025, the DBA partnered with Conventures to bring Chowderfest to Downtown Crossing.