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History

Celebrating 20 Years!

Unique Mission

The Downtown Lexington Corporation (DLC) has a unique position as a membership organization. The work is an ongoing process and the momentum has been focused on new growth and change.

DLC, with more than 350 members who represent the largest businesses, the smallest proprietors and entrepreneurs, neighborhood associations, churches, educational institutions, and individuals, is a community and business advocacy group founded in 1988.  DLC encourages responsible economic development in the downtown business core and in the various neighborhoods surrounding this central area.  DLC advocates diversity, communication and leadership in assisting property owners, businesses, employees and residents in making Downtown Lexington a location for retail businesses, restaurants, offices, arts and cultural activities as well as a wonderful place to live and work.

Getting It Done

Successful downtown strengthening doesn't just happen.  It requires bold and committed leadership (in both the public and private sectors), focused and consistent actions, and much collaborative involvement from those with a stake and/or an interest in Downtown.  In Lexington, such engagements are actively underway through--and by--the DLC and its active committees.

The DLC, relying heavily on its membership and the commitment and involvement of individuals and businesses, conducts its business through committees and staff support.  The decision-making and implementation structure employed by the Downtown Lexington Corporation and its committees allows for great capacity and input in ongoing downtown management, development and promotional efforts.  It produces meaningful involvement and ownership on the part of the participants and assures that diverse and representative group are given an opportunity to impact decisions.

Goals and Strategies

Constant evaluation and adjustment are needed to provide the smooth transition necessary in an evolving center city. DLC responds with careful planning and a focused agenda. 

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