VDDA Purpose & Mission
Founded in 1982, VDDA is an independent association that focuses on the 
importance of Virginia's downtowns. VDDA advocates, supports, and promotes leadership in downtown revitalization throughout the Commonwealth. Participants include economic development professionals, appointed and elected city and county officials, downtown managers, planners, architects, business owners, tourism officials, chambers of commerce and others who are stakeholders in maintaining Virginia's vibrant historic downtowns. VDDA has successfully helped Virginia localities for over twenty-five years and offers many services to communities throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia to advance the revitalization of our historic downtowns. These services include:
- Regional "Hot Topic" Luncheons
- Annual Workshop
- Annual Conference
- Professional Development and Networking Opportunities
- Annual Statewide Awards Program
- Technical Assistance
- VDDA Website with Member links
- Mission
The Mission of the Virginia Downtown Development Association is to bring attention to the significance of historic downtowns to Virginia's economic vitality and to enhance the effectiveness of organizations, individuals, and communities to foster vibrant economic development.
