Who We Are.
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is an independent taxing district established by the Florida State Legislature in 1965. Led by a seven-member appointed board of directors, the Fort Lauderdale DDA has spearheaded legacy projects over the past fifty years to ensure Downtown is and remains the urban center of Broward County. Collaborating with public and private stakeholders the DDA continues to serve as a the agency responsible for coordinating and facilitating continued investment, community engagement, and consistent improvement in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
John Ropes, Chair
Ropes Associates
Charlie Ladd, Vice Chair
Barron Commercial Development
Alan Hooper, Secretary
Hooper Construction
Steve Hudson, Treasurer
Hudson Capital Group
Jim Ellis, Board Member
Ellis Diversified
Tim Petrillo, Board Member
The Restaurant People
Greg Durden, Board Member
Gregory Durden, P.A.
DDA TEAM.
John Milledge, Legal Counsel
