DDA Plan of Development Progress: Q2 2025

On February 24, 2025, the Cheyenne City Council officially adopted the 2024 Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Plan of Development, now available at cheyennecity.org/dda. This forward-looking, living document outlines four core focus areas essential to downtown revitalization:

• Building & Street Character
• Economic & Cultural Development
• Infrastructure & Land Use
• Transportation & Parking

The plan is designed to be iterative, with regular reviews and updates to ensure responsiveness to community needs and opportunities.

Following adoption, the DDA has been actively working to kick off implementation. The DDA Board held a Work Session on April 17^th to establish 1-Year Goals.

Key Takeaways from the April 17 Work Session:

The Board focused on:

• Clarifying the DDA’s role in the downtown economy and revitalization (see the presentation here(PDF, 441KB))
• Maximizing limited resources and program capacity
• Strengthening communication with stakeholders and the public
• Building resources to support effective implementation and downtown property owners, investors, and businesses.

A major outcome of the session was the prioritization of action items, aiming for doable, high-impact projects by June 2026, including:

• 15th Street Experience: DDA submitted a letter of support; project anticipated to wrap by Summer 2026
• Communications: Including website updates and efforts to enhance public perception
• Resource Repository: With an emphasis on market analysis for the downtown core
• Parking Enhancements: New striping and creation of additional parking spaces
• Streetscape & Greenscape Upgrades: Planters, street fixtures, and beautification elements
• Wayfinding Improvements: Including gateway treatments and updated signage
• Winter Events: Exploring the return of a downtown New Year’s Eve celebration

What’s Next:

To maintain momentum, the DDA will hold a second work session in the coming weeks, with details to be announced in an upcoming press release. This press release will also be shared directly with our email subscribers.

During the session, the DDA will finalize the subcommittee structure and outline next steps to support focused, efficient progress across our priority areas. Please note: like the work session on April 17^th, this work session will not include a public comment period.