Miami Downtown Development Authority

About DDA

What is Miami DDA?
The Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) is an agency charged with making Downtown Miami the most livable urban center in the nation and strengthening its position as the international center for commerce, culture, and tourism.

How does Miami DDA work?
The Miami DDA is an independent public agency of the City of Miami funded by a special tax levy on properties in its district boundaries. A fifteen (15) member Board of Directors comprised of three (3) public appointees and twelve (12) downtown property owners, residents and/or workers governs the agency and sets policy. The Board's policy direction is implemented by the Executive Director's oversight of a multi-disciplined management team organized around: policy and program development; business development and research; urban design and transportation; capital improvements and services; marketing and public relations; and technology and information services.

Services Provided Include:

Information Clearinghouse for Downtown Miami
Business Recruitment & Technical Assistance
Market Research & Data Collection
Sponsorship & Partnership Building
Urban & Transportation Planning

Program Development & Execution
Beautification & Greening
Capital Improvement Project Coordination
Marketing & Public Relations
More info at www.MiamiDDA.com

Who is the Miami DDA?

	Marc Sarnoff, Chairman City of Miami District 2 Commissioner Member since 12/10/2009		Neisen Kasdin, Vice Chair & State Cabinet Representative Share Holder, Akerman Senterfitt Member since 10/12/2006
	Hank Klein Vice Chairman, Blanca Commercial Real Estate, Inc. Member since 9/11/2008		Bruno Barreiro, County Commission Representative Commissioner, Miami Dade County Member since 3/12/2009
	Danet Linares Executive Vice President, Blanca Commercial Real Estate, Inc. Member since 9/11/2008		Alvin West, Board Treasurer Sr. Vice President/CFO Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Member since 9/28/2000
	Miroslav "Misha" Mladenovic President, m2e Consulting Engineers Member since 3/12/2009		Tony Alonso President & CEO, La Epoca Department Store Member since 11/9/2007
	Dr. Rolando Montoya Provost, Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Member since 9/11/2008		Jose Goyanes Owner, Metro Beauty Center, Churchill's Barbershop, Tre and La Loggia Restaurants, and Downtown Miami Resident Member since 10/12/2006
	Nitin Motwani Managing Director, Miami Worldcenter Group, LLC. Member since 11/9/2007		Jerome Hollo Vice President, Florida East Coast Realty Member since 3/14/2002
	Alan Ojeda President, Rilea Development Group Member since 9/11/2008		Rodrigo Trujillo Director of Business Development Latin America, Hyatt Hotel & Resorts Member since 9/28/2000
	Oscar Rodriguez Downtown Miami Resident Member since 10/12/2006