ODDA uses a comprehensive, integrated approach to downtown revitalization that brings together solutions to address physical, economic, image, and organizational issues in a holistic and understandable way. We base our assistance on the proven, successful four-point approach of the National Main Street model. In addition to on and off-site technical assistance, ODDA provides tools in the form of in-house publications and a lending library that also assist communities in successfully moving forward with downtown revitalization. To complete the array of services to communities, we also provide valuable training in the form of regional workshops and a statewide conference that features nationally known experts on a wide range of topics related to downtown revitalization and livability.
ODDA has a small, professional, and responsive staff who are ready to work with your community to assess needs and create a plan for service delivery. In order to avoid the high overhead of maintaining a large staff, ODDA subcontracts out specific services through a wide range of professionals in the areas of business development and clustering, façade design, public space design, and image development and marketing.
If your community has listed downtown revitalization and livability as a priority, contact the ODDA office to find out if our services fit your needs.
Why a Community Should Consider ODDA's Services
- ODDA brings together solutions that address physical, economic, image and organizational issues relating to downtown revitalization and livability in an integrated and holistic way.
- ODDA tailors their technical assistance to specific, individual community needs.
- ODDA assists communities with hands-on technical assistance and training to address local downtown issues and move revitalization efforts forward.
- ODDA creates tools in the form of helpful guides and practical workbooks that communities can use as self-helps.
- ODDA offers exceptional training and education to communities through workshops and conferences.
- ODDA staff is responsive and professional.
- ODDA has an 18 year history of assisting Oregon communities with downtown revitalization efforts.
Using a hands-on approach, the Oregon Downtown Development Association (ODDA) assists communities in developing local leadership and capacity to implement downtown revitalization in a thoughtful, comprehensive, and successful way. We assist downtown and neighborhood commercial districts across the state in accomplishing their goals of revitalization and community livability by providing tools, training, and technical assistance. ODDA is a statewide non-profit with over eighteen years experience providing a wide array of services and benefits designed to accommodate local budgets, community needs, and future commitment to downtown revitalization. We assist communities with sorting through unique issues while providing assistance tailored to those needs.