WELCOME
Welcome to Historic Downtown Dover
We drive business and job opportunities, growth of economic and cultural assets & development of commercial and residential real estate, while preserving our historic qualities.
- Our Mission & Values
- Organizational Structure
- Partnership Board & Staff
- Planning Committees
- 2020 Annual Report
OUR HISTORY
Historically Happening in Dover
Dover was founded as the court town for newly established Kent County in 1683 by William Penn, the proprietor of the territory generally known as the "Lower Counties on the Delaware."
- Downtown Dover History
VISIT DOWNTOWN
What is the Capital Key?
A program of the Downtown Dover Partnership Merchant Committee whereby residents, shoppers, visitors and friends of downtown can access value, savings, and special offers from participating downtown merchants. There is no cost to participate!
- Save Downtown with The Capital Key
- Arts
- Banks
- Bed & Breakfast
- Dining
- Meeting Venue
- Personal Services
- Retail Stores
- Museums
- Parks
- Public Buildings
- Parking Downtown
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DOING BUSINESS HERE
Opening Your Own Business?
New business start-ups can happen easier and faster in Dover. Why? Every place you need to register and license your business is practically within walking distance of downtown.
- Top Ten Reasons
- How the DDP Works for You
- Incentives
- 2020 Annual Report
- Download Development Boundary Map
- Partners & Resources
EVENTS CALENDAR
It's Historically Happening Downtown
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- First Saturday
- Busking Program
- Paint Dover
- Window Contest
CONTACT US
Downtown Dover Partnership
101 West Loockerman Street, Suite 1B
Dover, DE 19904

Phone: 302-678-2940
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Shop, Eat, Explore, & Repeat

Downtown Dover Delaware We would like to thank you for taking the time to visit our website and familiarize yourself with our Historic Downtown Dover District. If you are a prospect or existing business person the website will attempt to provide you with most of the information you will need in considering downtown Dover as a potential location for your business.

If you are just a visitor or community member the website will make an effort to inform you of all the programs, events and family-fun special activities occurring within the downtown district. READ MORE

Strategic Master Plan for Downtown Dover

Your input is requested! CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY!

The Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP), working in concert with the City of Dover and multiple public and non-profit agencies, has engaged Mosaic Development Partners of Philadelphia, PA, an experienced, dynamic, and diverse professional planning consultant team to develop a Strategic Master Plan for the downtown and closely surrounding neighborhood area within the City of Dover, Delaware. READ MORE

Development of Downtown Dover Parking Solution

In November 2020 the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) announced a partnership with Colonial Parking Inc. to develop a comprehensive downtown Dover parking management plan. Since then, members of the DDP Parking Committee and representatives of Colonial Parking Inc. have collaborated on development of the parking solution. The public has been engaged in meetings that have included presentations and discussions of best practices from around the nation. In March 2021, a comprehensive survey to the public received responses from 300 participants. The survey asked about parking behaviors, parking conditions and ideas for future improvements to parking in Downtown Dover. In August of 2021, a public Open House provided opportunity for the community to attend, learn more, and provide feedback on development of the comprehensive parking solution. For information on the development process, as well as progress to date, see the link below:

Click here to SEE the PROGRESS

It's Happening in Downtown Dover!

Public and private partners coming together to make it happen
New investment by young, successful entrepreneurs in Dover’s historic commercial district.
Well-established businesses are now being complemented by a mix of newer retailers, and service providers.

Development has taken place, layered incentives are now available – a package of incentives that rival any city in the region, and new partners are sharing a vision in leading downtown Dover toward its best and highest potential.

We invite you to BE PART OF IT ALL because It’s Happening in DOWNTOWN DOVER!