The Downtown Morenci Development Authority (DDA) is an organization established to promote economic development within the defined downtown area of Morenci. Its activities include encouraging reinvestment of public and private funds, improving commercial areas, and enhancing the overall appearance of downtown through programs like façade improvement grants. The DDA also focuses on creating consistent activity by planning regular events and programming, such as the Fall Fest and Summer Saturdays, and has established a social district to support local businesses and attract visitors. They work to promote businesses, solicit new ones, and establish financing programs for building improvements.