Int'l Downtown Assoc
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The International Downtown Association connects diverse practitioners who transform cities into healthy and vibrant places.
Washington, DC Headquarters
Joined June 2009
Discover how to create impactful programs that go beyond traditional clean streets initiatives, integrating job readiness, mental health for ambassadors and direct assistance for underserved populations. Register for IDA's Advancing Places on Dec. 12: https://t.co/dHxv6oYRr4
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“2025 has been another year of building success for Downtown Dayton, but it’s also been a year of celebrating and promoting our community’s identity,” said Katie Meyer, president of the DDP. Read more:
wdtn.com
The video above features the latest footage out of downtown Dayton. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Downtown Dayton Partnership held an annual review of the progress in the Special Improvement District o…
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IDA's Value of Downtowns: Comparison study objectively benchmarks your performance against peer downtowns nationwide to help you secure funding, make strategic decisions and champion your district's potential. Learn more: https://t.co/aVKCUwDJif
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Did you know there are over 33 million small businesses in the U.S.? #ShopSmall today, Small Business Saturday, and all year long!
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“Investing in community-based TLGBQIA+ organizations and community ownership efforts is a critical part of building lasting community-controlled infrastructure..." Read more:
shelterforce.org
A temporary window of funds allowed many LGBTQ-led organizations to achieve long-held dreams of owning their own buildings.
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The IDA office will be closed Nov 27-28 for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. We'll be back in office, December 1, 2025. We are so grateful for all our members, partners and sponsors. Wishing you a lovely holiday for those celebrating today.
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Supporters of the “Yes In My Backyard” movement scored a victory:
bloomberg.com
Also today: Turkey seeks 2,000-plus years jail for Istanbul mayor, and Republicans fight over California seats in redistricting fallout.
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For our next Advancing Places in December, discover how to create impactful programs that go beyond traditional clean streets initiatives, integrating job readiness, mental health for ambassadors and direct assistance for underserved populations. https://t.co/ojkx3LyGeA
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Today is National Espresso Day - so we'll be sure to grab an extra shot to fuel our work helping our members transform downtowns and city centers. What's your go-to espresso drink to brew up great ideas?
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Did you know Seattle racked up over 1.2 million scooter trips in September? That's a lot of fun! Get inspired to ride responsibly and make every trip a smooth one for everyone! 🛴 https://t.co/HzM5ao0p4M
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IDA Canada’s delegation met with nearly 50 federal decision-makers last month—from the Prime Minister’s Office to senior officials across departments directly connected to the priorities outlined.
downtown.org
On October 28, 2025, 17 representatives from Canada’s major cities travelled to Parliament Hill in Ottawa to meet with leading decision-makers in the federal government to discuss solutions to the...
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"Just as highways once determined which cities would thrive, talent pipelines now decide which communities will compete and succeed in the future economy." https://t.co/51ZLvyGYkn
#workforce
nlc.org
Authored by Prince Ohilebo Garuba, Executive Director, Ohio Association of Goodwill Industries, Columbus, Ohio AI and the future of work mark a new era where talent has become the critical…
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IDA is turning one year older today... and we're incredibly proud to be celebrating 71 years of inspired leaders shaping cities! Thank you to our amazing team, members and partners for your continuous support. Here's to many more years ahead! 🥂
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Step into your next chapter with IDA’s Emerging Leader Fellowship—a week-long, hands-on program that accelerates your growth as a place management leader. Hear from a past #IDAELF25 on why you should apply: https://t.co/ZcXLHUMNUj
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Today is National Recycling Day! How does your district celebrate and encourage recycling? Share your unique initiatives, success stories or even great tips for making recycling easier for fellow IDA members.
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There's still time to (learn to) capitalize on university resources and talent pools to foster innovation and attract diverse populations to your downtown! Sign up for tomorrow's Advancing Places: https://t.co/hEwiGorMt5
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Whether through webinars, forums or our member-only IDEA Connection, IDA fosters meaningful dialogue and peer-to-peer learning. Members can log in and join the conversation today: https://t.co/OWihqz1ZZj
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“We all had the same message, with the key conversation pieces boiling down to public safety and infrastructure investments.” #IDACanada
saltwire.com
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“Downtown Detroit is open for business and on the move as one of the best places to live, work, and pioneer cutting-edge ideas,” said Michigan’s Governor, Gretchen Whitmer.
cities-today.com
Detroit, MDOT, and Michigan Central have signed an agreement to design a $40 million multimodal transit hub connecting rail, bus, and local services across the Great Lakes region and Canada.
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Step into your next chapter with IDA’s Emerging Leader Fellowship—a week-long, hands-on program that accelerates your growth as a place management leader. Apply by December 10, 20255. Learn more about the 2026 program here:
downtown.org
Emerging Leader Fellowship The IDA Emerging Leader Fellowship is a week-long experiential program that brings together a cohort of IDA professionals from within the place management profession. The...
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