Downtown Development Authority

What is the Downtown Development Authority? The Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a municipal authority. The DDA's purpose is to stop and prevent property deterioration and blight within the Downtown District while supporting redevelopment and long-term vitality. We assist the City of Cheyenne in planning and revitalization to ensure a thriving and sustainable downtown (W.S. §15-9-201). Close cooperation between City and the DDA is both expected and anticipated. To the extent that this cooperation can be provided within the framework of the normal course of the carrying out the duties of each entity, the cooperation can and will be provided as each entity requests and as each entity can satisfy those requests.

Our mission: Be a catalyst for economic development, redevelopment and revitalization in downtown.


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The 2024 Cheyenne DDA Plan of Development was adopted on February 24, 2025. 
View the Adopted Plan here(PDF, 33MB)


Quarterly Newsletters

Read the Cheyenne DDA Quarterly Newsletters here


Request for Proposals (RFPs

Active RFPs

No active RFPs at this time.

Closed RFPs

Comprehensive Communications Plan RFP - Corrected 5/22/2025 (closed 6/6/2025)

Comprehensive Communications Plan RFP Addendum - Audience Research(PDF, 289KB)

Comprehensive Communications RFP Q&A

Q: The budget seems pretty low for the scope of work outlined in the RFP.
A:

CORRECTION TO RFP: The budget states the DDA anticipates a starting budget of $60,000. Proposals inclusive of all phases and deliverables above this range will be considered. We will also consider proposals that only address a portion of the scope.

Q: Could you please clarify whether there is a separate budget allocated for media spend, or if media spend is expected to be included within the overall $60,000 budget?
A:

The RFP has been corrected to show a minimum budget of $60,000. There is no separate budget for media spend, and we encourage vendors to submit proposals they believe meet the needs per the scope of work.

Q: Regarding the proposal submission requirements, we’re very interested in including a brief creative concept or tagline to showcase our capabilities. Would you be able to share any recent audience research (within the past year) that could help guide our creative direction?
A:

An addendum with the recent audience research (past year) of general social media insights and other information will be posted below the RFP link above by 5:00pm on May 23rd, 2025. More in-depth audience research is part of the Communications Plan deliverables.

Q: One of the listed deliverables is “staff training or documentation.” Could you clarify the scope of this training? Specifically, is this website training or does this involve something else?
A:

The Communication Plan is intended to be a long-term strategy that staff can effectively manage. Staff training and documentation should include either direct training or written standard operating procedures (SOPs) covering the website backend, setting up and accessing analytics and insights, brand usage guidelines (if applicable), best practices for executing the public awareness campaign, or other relevant training or documentation for the effective implementation of this plan.

 

 

2025 DDA Planter Program RFP (closed 5/9/2025)(PDF, 686KB)


Plan of Development:


Meetings:

The City of Cheyenne Planning and Development Department provides professional and administrative assistance to the DDA Board of Directors. Effective March 3, 2023, future meeting minutes and agendas will be available at this website. Minutes are available 1-2 meetings after the respective meeting. Historic archives and records are available by contacting the DDA office. Regular meetings occur at 10 a.m. on the third Thursday of every month in Room 118 of the City of Cheyenne Municipal Building at 2101 O'Neil Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001.  The DDA's amended Bylaws can be found here(PDF, 454KB).

2025

January 16, 2025
Agenda(PDF, 169KB) Minutes(PDF, 204KB)
 February 20, 2025 Agenda(PDF, 155KB) Minutes(PDF, 294KB)
 March 20, 2025  Agenda(PDF, 157KB) Minutes(PDF, 300KB)
 April 17 2025 Agenda(PDF, 223KB) Minutes(PDF, 245KB)
 April 17, 2025 (Work Session) Agenda(PDF, 213KB) Minutes(PDF, 879KB)
 May 15, 2025 Agenda(PDF, 223KB) Minutes(PDF, 334KB)
 May 28, 2025 (Work Session) Agenda(PDF, 207KB)  Minutes(PDF, 286KB)
 June 12, 2025 Agenda(PDF, 221KB) Minutes
 July 17, 2025 Agenda Minutes

 August 21, 2025

Agenda
Minutes
 September 18, 2025 Agenda Minutes
 October 16, 2025 Agenda  Minutes
 November 20, 2025 Agenda   
 December 18, 2025  Agenda  

2024

2023

Special Meeting
March 3, 2023 
Agenda(PDF, 104KB) Minutes(PDF, 17KB)
Special Meeting
March 13, 2023
Agenda(PDF, 107KB) Minutes(PDF, 128KB)
Special Meeting
April 6, 2023 
Agenda(PDF, 132KB) Minutes(PDF, 80KB)
April 20, 2023 Agenda(PDF, 88KB) Amended Minutes(PDF, 566KB)  
May 18, 2023 Agenda(PDF, 143KB) Minutes(PDF, 127KB) 
June 15, 2023  Agenda(PDF, 141KB) Minutes(PDF, 127KB) 
Special Meeting
July 13, 2023
Agenda(PDF, 160KB)  Minutes(PDF, 125KB) 
 August 17, 2023 Agenda(PDF, 91KB) Minutes(PDF, 116KB)
 Special Meeting September 14, 2023 Agenda(PDF, 85KB)   Minutes(PDF, 49KB)  
September 21, 2023  Agenda(PDF, 88KB) Minutes(PDF, 51KB)  
October 19, 2023  Agenda(PDF, 90KB)   Minutes(PDF, 51KB)  
November 16, 2023  Agenda(PDF, 91KB)   Minutes(PDF, 108KB)
 November 20, 2023 (Joint meeting with DDA and Planning Commission) Agenda(PDF, 293KB)

 

Draft Minutes(PDF, 207KB)

Cheyenne Planning Commission

December 21, 2023  Agenda(PDF, 40KB)   No meeting 

Executive Board

  • Scott Roybal (City Council), President

  • Wendy Volk, Vice President  

  • Brian Bau

  • Candice Wisdom

  • Danica Mrozinsky

  • Amber Nuse

  • Janelle Rose

  • Dave Teubner

  • Lorrell Walter 

  • Jamie Winters 

 

 


More Information:

Grants

Capital Improvement Grant 

The purpose of this grant is to support and encourage private investment that benefits the public realm within the Downtown Development Authority District, Annually funds are allocated and awarded on a first-come-first serve basis. Funding is reimbursement-based and subject to review and approval by the DDA Board. Additional information can be found on the application.

The following link will take you to our online permit portal. Registration will be required. Please be prepared to provide the following information:

  1. Any pre-application meeting notes regarding this project 
  2. Plan view or building elevations (in some cases photographs will be acceptable)
  3. Two estimates or quotes for the proposed improvements to be funded.  
  4. Any relevant planning, zoning, or building permit applications. 

DDA Pre-Application Meeting Request

Capital Improvement Grant Application

Example Application(PDF, 602KB)  

Downtown COVID Rental Assistance Program

The Downtown Rental Assistance Program is a one-time, needs-based grant program that can provide up to 6 months of rental assistance, with a maximum grant award not to exceed $5,000 per applicant. Additional information can be found on the application.

(PDF, 143KB)Rental Assistance Application(PDF, 444KB)

Events

April 2025 DDA Events:

  • DDA Regular Board Meeting: April 17, 10:00 am in City Council Chambers

 

 

Annual Budget

Pursuant to the bylaws, the present fiscal year budget and the prior two years budgets are required to be published on the website.  Information on the current budget and prior two years may be found below. 

FY 2025 (present year)(PDF, 92KB)

FY 2024(PDF, 87KB)

FY 2023(PDF, 264KB)

FY 2022(PDF, 661KB)

Report a Concern

  • To report nuisance, trash, sidewalk, or snow concerns, please utilize the City's Report a Concern page by clicking here: Report a Concern

  • To report a nonemergency and non-life-threatening crime to the Cheyenne Police Department, please click here: Online Crime Reporting

 

 

50-50 Sidewalk Program

The DDA is working with property owners and the City excited to improve walkability, safety, and ADA accessibility of the downtown district. The program is a significant step forward in enhancing the infrastructure of Cheyenne’s downtown area by addressing sidewalk repairs and improvements. 

Typically, property owners are responsible for the entire cost of sidewalk repairs, but under the Sidewalk Improvement Program, the DDA will cover 50% of the repair costs, while property owners will be responsible for the remaining 50%. The City Engineer’s Office will partner with the DDA to secure contractors and coordinate repairs/improvements. This cooperative effort reflects the ongoing commitment of the DDA and the City to invest in the downtown area and support local businesses. Sidewalks must be deemed a hazard by the City Engineer's Office to be eligible.

For more information on the Sidewalk Improvement Program or to inquire about participating, contact the DDA office at 307-433-9730.

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Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal

The DDA has put together an informational guide to help you understand the sidewalk snow removal process in Downtown Cheyenne. This guide outlines the responsibilities of property owners, the snow removal procedures, key details about the Clean and Safe program, and other related information. Keeping sidewalks clear is essential for safety and accessibility during the winter months, and we want to make sure everyone knows how the system works.

To check out more information click here

 

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