Holiday Tree Program

 

The Littleton Downtown Development Authority’s (LDDA) mission is to steer the economic vitality of the district through collaborative efforts that cultivate a vibrant community where businesses thrive, residents are actively engaged, and visitors are eager to return.

 

The majority of the trees along Main Street in Downtown Littleton had to be removed due to disease. These trees provided many things, particularly shade, a green canopy, and holiday lighting and ambiance during the holidays. New trees are unlikely to be planted until the Denver Water project along Main Street is completed and the City’s Project Downtown initiative begins.

 

LDDA will purchase, install, and maintain live trees along Main Street for the holiday season. The trees will be placed in non-permanent tree boxes along Main Street and lit with decorative lights November through January. At the program’s completion, the trees will be moved and planted into permanent locations around Downtown Littleton, creating a stronger urban tree canopy and contributing to the long-term sustainability and greening of Downtown Littleton. Businesses and community members can sponsor this program at various levels to help bring the festive cheer back to our Main Street this holiday season!

 

See additional program details and sponsorship levels HERE.

LDDA Marketing & Communications

The Littleton DDA is guided by its Plan of Development, which provides a road map for potential future investments in physical improvements, maintenance, programs and services for the betterment of downtown to be implemented by the DDA.

 

The plan identifies five primary themes of improvement for downtown that were established based on feedback from stakeholders. One of the themes is centered around being business-friendly and vibrant.

 

 

Implementation of this theme includes executing a professional marketing plan that aims to increase visitation and sales. The snapshot above represents some important marketing milestones year-to-date. 

Clean Team Appreciation

Not all heroes wear capes, but they do wear our signature green and keep our downtown district looking so clean and welcoming. Our monthly cleaning and maintenance service with Consolidated Waste Services (CSG) includes sweeping, trash pickup, graffiti removal, and pressure washing. Please don't hesitate to thank this crew when you see them out for doing such a great job!

The Littleton City Council will consider a new business incentive policy for the city. 

The policy was drafted by the Economic Development Department as part of the city’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that was adopted in March. Updating the policy is one of the primary action items included in the CEDS for the next two years.

The updated policy will be more clear for business owners when requesting financial support from the city. The goal is to provide a better structure for the incentives and to foster a true partnership between business owners and the city. 

"Incentive policies can leverage areas that have historically been hard to develop due to financial stressors," said Economic Development Specialist Jamie Crout. "Allowing financial incentives can free up funds for developers or property owners for their development. It also is a benefit to the city, as new sales tax revenue could be generated from a place that was not previously activated."

 

Downtown Historic District Grant Program

The Downtown Historic District Fund program was created to preserve and improve properties in the Downtown Historic District while increasing the district’s economic vitality. Properties located in the Downtown Historic District that are at least 40 years old and used for commercial purposes are eligible to apply. Both owners of the property and tenants of the property can apply, with the owner’s consent.  

Participate in Big Pride Fest

Littleton Q+ is thrilled to bring the first Pride event to Downtown Littleton. 

Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community that lives, works and plays in Littleton through the first annual PrideFest! Celebrating local businesses and performers, this family friendly event will be one for the books.

 

Big Pride Littleton will take the whole community to make it a success! 

Vendors of all kinds who are LGBTQ+ owned and family-friendly are encouraged to participate.

Promote Your Events

Hosting an event within the Littleton DDA boundaries? 

Our events calendar serves as a promotional tool for happenings ranging from local reoccurring events that foster community to annual signature events that draw visitors from across the region.

Upcoming Board Meeting

Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is:

 

Wednesday, August 21st  |  4:00-6:00 PM  |  Arapahoe Community College

5900 S Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120
Conference Room (M1950)

 

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