The Downtown Development Corporation (DDC) is a private 501 © (3) non-profit organization dedicated to the long term economic health of downtown Louisville.  The DDC for the past 21 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 include long term planning, with the DDC serving as the lead entity in the development and implementation of the Louisville Downtown Development Plan in 2002; the creation and administration of financing mechanisms, such as the nationally recognized Downtown Housing Fund; and the initiation of pre-development activities covering a variety of downtown development projects.  The Downtown Development Corporation also serves as the agent for Metro Louisville on downtown projects and initiatives involving the public sector.

The DDC is managed by a 28 member Board of Directors, which is currently chaired by James S. Welch, Jr. of Brown Forman Corporation. The co-Vice Chairs are Keith Inman and Tim Mulloy.

Mission Statement

The Downtown Development Corporation's mission is to improve the economy of Metro Louisville by coordinating an aggressive public/private program to promote the redevelopment, vitality and economic growth of the Central Business District.