Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs works to ensure Downtown Colorado Springs remains the economic, civic, and cultural heart of the region. Through economic development, placemaking, advocacy, events, public-space improvements, and support for local businesses, the organization brings together public and private partners to strengthen a vibrant and welcoming downtown.
Chelsea Gondeck is CEO of the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs, where she works to strengthen Downtown as the economic, civic, and cultural heart of the region. Her work spans placemaking, economic development, mobility, public space, and partnerships, including leading the award-winning transformation of AdAmAn Alley.
The Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District works to make downtown Minneapolis safer, cleaner, greener, and more welcoming. Created in 2009, the district provides enhanced public-realm services while coordinating closely with businesses, property owners, public agencies, and community partners on the everyday experience of downtown.
Portland Downtown is the nonprofit downtown organization working to strengthen the economic vitality, character, and experience of Portland, Maine’s city center. Serving the downtown district through programs including clean and safe services, business support, marketing, events, advocacy, and public-space initiatives, the organization works with businesses, residents, property owners, cultural institutions, and community partners to keep downtown Portland vibrant, welcoming, and distinctly its own.
