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
- Development Director Application
- RFQ - 120 S. Governors
- 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.
- Painted Crosswalks
- 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
- Newsletter
- Contact Information

Partnership Board & Staff - Fiscal Year 2024

President
Mr. Todd Stonesifer
Vice President
Mr. John Van Gorp

Secretary
Mr Jonathan Street
Treasurer
Mr. Pete Bradley

Board Members

Senator Trey Paradee
Mayor Robin Christiansen
Councilman Fred Neil
Councilwoman Tricia Arndt
Ms. Mary Ellen Gray
Mr. David Hugg
Ms. Linda Parkowski
Dr. Stacy Downing
Mrs. Kim Adams
Ms. Codi Canasa
Mr. Donny Legans
Ms. Sarah Keifer
Mr. Will Grimes

Downtown Dover Staff

Diane Laird, Director
Tina Bradbury, Operations Manager
Jordan Resh, Office Administrator

Board Meeting Schedule: Fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30AM at City Hall Conference Room.
*Subject to change. Please confirm with The City of Dover Public Meetings Calendar

Board Handbook FY24 - PDF

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