Doing Business Here

Discover why Downtown Dover is the right place to start, grow, or invest. Explore incentives, resources, and opportunities that make doing business downtown easier.

Latest News

Stay current with Downtown Dover news, announcements, and updates on projects like Capital City 2030 and community events

Join the Effort

Be part of the progress in Downtown Dover. Volunteer, support local projects, or stay connected through our community programs

Redevelopment Properties and Updates

The Downtown Dover Strategic Master Plan is not just aspirational; it’s already backed by substantial investment and momentum. With strong support from the State of Delaware and local partners, funding is helping turn vision into action.

Community and Development Partners

Downtown Dover’s progress is made possible through strong partnerships. From local organizations and city leaders to development and planning firms, these collaborators bring the vision, resources, and expertise that drive Capital City 2030 and the work of the Downtown Dover Partnership.

Capital Key Program

Shop Local. Save More. Unlock Downtown Dover.

Downtown Dover Directory Map

Explore more than 80 downtown locations with the new Downtown Dover Directory Map.

NOTE: Click on business names to visit their websites. For folding instructions, match the color-coded corners: first dark blue to red, then orange, and finally pink.

Downtown Dover Insider Newsletter

OurMission

The purpose of the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) is to develop the economic, cultural, and historic resources of Downtown Dover, to increase business/job opportunities and to develop the commercial and residential potential of the Central Dover area. The DDP strives to protect and enhance the historic architectural and community qualities of the Downtown consistent with the guiding principles of the National Main Street program.

OurVision

Downtown Dover Partnership’s vision is to have an increasingly vibrant and thriving downtown and a cultural, tourist and retail destination for the region.   People of all ages will fill downtown to visit museums and cultural attractions, have a nice meal, shop at unique retail stores, and enjoy numerous, varied and playful things to do, both inside and outdoors.