Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority Employee Directory
Government AdministrationFlorida, United States2-10 Employees
The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority is a small government agency created by the Florida State Legislature in 1965 to oversee the downtown district. It is governed by a seven-member board appointed to guide initiatives. For decades, it has led projects intended to keep Downtown Fort Lauderdale as the urban core of Broward County, working with public and private partners to plan and coordinate improvements and ongoing investment in the area. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the DDA operates as a coordinating body within government administration, serving as a liaison among stakeholders to support community engagement and continuous improvement in the downtown district. Recent developments include the retirement of long-serving staff member Donna Cain after nearly four decades of service. In 2023 the DDA announced a ground lease with Specialty Restaurants tied to the Huizenga Park redesign.