DDA Plan of Development Update: 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 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 evolve through regular reviews and updates to remain responsive to community needs and future opportunities.
Following adoption, the DDA has actively begun implementation efforts. The DDA Board held a work session on April 17 to establish initial one-year goals.
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DDA Program Updates
The Future of the DDA: What’s Next for Its Partnership with the City?
The Cheyenne DDA is a municipal board focused on downtown revitalization, supported by a voter-approved mill levy and guided by state statute. The organization plays an important role in shaping downtown’s future, and its partnership with the City continues to evolve.
As the DDA and the City prepare to revisit their current agreement, this is an opportunity to better understand how the partnership works, what topics are being discussed, and why the relationship matters for the future of Downtown Cheyenne.
Funds Still Available: Cheyenne DDA COVID Downtown Rental Assistance Program
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Cheyenne allocated federal funding to the Cheyenne DDA to establish the COVID Downtown Rental Assistance Program. The program provides emergency financial assistance grants to eligible business tenants located within the DDA District boundaries.
Funding remains available for eligible downtown businesses that have experienced uncontrollable circumstances related to the impacts of COVID-19 and can demonstrate a genuine need for financial support to avoid permanent closure.
Downtown Projects on Connect Cheyenne
The 2024 Plan of Development identifies several City of Cheyenne catalyst projects that will be supported by the Cheyenne DDA, including the 15th Street Experience, the Reed Rail Corridor, and Pump House Park. These initiatives are intended to support a more vibrant and active downtown district.
As part of the City’s Connect Cheyenne public engagement platform, a dedicated downtown projects page has been created to help keep the community informed and involved. Visitors can review project updates, explore current initiatives, and provide feedback through surveys and interactive engagement tools.
We Want Your Input
The Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority (DDA) recognizes the need for stronger communication and is actively working to improve transparency, engagement, and community involvement throughout downtown.
The DDA is taking steps to ensure downtown stakeholders have more opportunities to stay informed, provide feedback, and participate in ongoing conversations about the district’s future.
Beginning this quarter, each newsletter will include a brief feedback survey to help identify what is working well, where improvements are needed, and which topics should receive additional focus.
In addition, the DDA will begin hosting weekly Satellite Days at rotating downtown locations. These informal sessions will provide opportunities to meet with DDA staff, ask questions, share feedback, and discuss downtown priorities. Staff will also continue regularly visiting businesses and properties throughout the district to maintain direct community engagement.
- Take the Q2 2025 DDA survey and help guide future downtown priorities.
- View the outreach and Satellite Days calendar for upcoming dates and locations.
Dates and times are subject to change. Please refer to the calendar for updates.
The DDA remains committed to listening, engaging, and working alongside the community to support a stronger Downtown Cheyenne.
Downtown Cheyenne Market Analysis: Q2 2025
The Cheyenne DDA plays a critical role in fostering a vibrant, economically resilient, and welcoming downtown district through efforts that stop and prevent the spread of property deterioration and blight within the Downtown District. This quarter, we’re focusing on a high-level economic and real estate market analysis of downtown Cheyenne to get a baseline assessment of current property conditions, market dynamics, and investment potential within the DDA boundary.
Throughout the year, we’ll be diving deeper into key priority indicators (KPIs) related to the economic health of downtown to support strategic planning, redevelopment efforts, and investment attraction in alignment with the 2024 DDA Plan of Development.
Downtown Events
The DDA is proud to support community-driven events such as Fridays on the Plaza and Screen on the Green, which help bring people downtown and create engaging experiences for residents and visitors.
These events support local businesses, encourage economic activity, and align with the goals outlined in the DDA Plan of Development by strengthening cultural vitality and promoting downtown as an active community destination.
Strategic event sponsorships help advance the DDA mission of fostering a thriving, connected, and economically resilient downtown district.
Upcoming DDA Sponsored Events
Fridays on the Plaza
Live music, local food trucks, and community gatherings return to Depot Plaza this summer. Watch for the upcoming event lineup and enjoy weekends in Downtown Cheyenne.
Screen on the Green
Following last year’s successful turnout of more than 400 attendees, Screen on the Green returns for another season of free outdoor movies at Civic Commons Park.
Upcoming movie nights will take place on June 5 and August 19. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for a family-friendly evening in downtown.
See All Upcoming Events
Explore upcoming events and activities happening throughout Downtown Cheyenne year-round.
DDA Executive Board
Dave Teubner
President
Wendy Volk
Vice President
Brian Bau
Secretary
Lorrell Bellotti
Treasurer
Amber Nuse
Janelle Rose
Jamie Winters
Candice Wisdom
Stan Hartzheim
Councilman Jeff White
Linda Heath
(Ex-Officio)
