Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) strives to cultivate a vibrant, dynamic downtown environment. Established in 1996, DAP has played a pivotal role in enriching the area by fostering community engagement and launching innovative initiatives to draw people to downtown Akron. Committed to revitalizing the heart of the city, DAP promotes downtown as a desirable live, work, and play destination. Its diverse membership, comprising property owners, business leaders, and residents, collaborates to enhance safety and convenience while managing resources within the Special Improvement District for a flourishing civic life.








