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.
- Strategic Master Plan
- Our Mission & Values
- Organizational Structure
- Partnership Board & Staff
- Planning Committees
- 2022 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
- All Businesses (A-Z)
- Arts
- Banks
- Bed & Breakfast
- Meeting Venue
- Museums
- Parks
- Personal Services
- Public Buildings
- Restaurants & Taverns
- Retail
- Parking Downtown
- Download Map & Complete Listing - PDF
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.
- Guide for Merchants
- Top Ten Reasons
- How the DDP Works for You
- Incentives
- Download Development Boundary Map
- Partners & Resources
EVENTS CALENDAR
It's Historically Happening Downtown
Follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all our events or call us at 302-678-2940.
- First Saturday
- Busking Program
- Paint Dover
- Window Contest
- Capital City Market
CONTACT US
Downtown Dover Partnership
101 West Loockerman Street, Suite 1B
Dover, DE 19904

Phone: 302-678-2940
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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

DDP seeks experienced Property Development Director to recruit developers and oversee build of mixed-use projects as identified within the new Downtown Master Plan

Read more about the position description, RFP, and steps to apply. Deadline to apply is midnight Sunday, April 2, 2023. READ MORE.

Capital City 2030: Transforming Downtown Dover!

Now Available: Links to view the public presentation of the master plan that occured March 22 at Kent Levy Court. The Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP), working in concert with the City of Dover and multiple public and non-profit agencies and led by Mosaic Development Partners of Philadelphia, PA, has finalized the strategic master plan for the heart of the Capital City. The full Master Plan will be available for viewing on/about January 31, 2023. Read more for the Summary and Overview Presentation. READ MORE

Critical Improvements Program

The new Critical Improvements Program supports downtown Dover projects that provide life safety features, ADA compliance, establishment of commercial kitchens, and additional improvement projects. READ MORE

Downtown Dover Partnership 2022 Annual Report

The 2022 Annual Report from the Downtown Dover Partnership is now live! Learn more about projects and progress from the DDP over the past year, and goals for the year ahead! READ MORE

Downtown Dover Dollars Gift Card Program

"Keep Local Dollars Local!" Purchase a Downtown Dover Dollar gift card for use at 23 participating downtown locations. READ MORE

Paint Dover!

The fifth annual Paint Dover! 2023 event will take place Oct. 3-6. Register today for special pricing until Sept. 1! Visit the page to learn more and view the virtual exhibitions from previous years. READ MORE