2025 Downtown Dover Partnership DRAFT Annual Report Calendar 2025 3-6-26

DRAFT Annual Report 2025 Downtown Dover Partnership Not yet approved by DDP Board of Directors. Presenting to City of Dover Mayor & Council Monday, March 16, 2026

\ DOWNTOWN 2025 PDOVER PARTNERSHIP Annual Report This year, the Downtown Dover Partnership focused on redevelopment projects and initiatives within the Capital City 2030: Transforming Downtown Dover! master plan - the community’s road map to transform downtown Dover into a thriving, sustainable business district/residential community, ready for a new generation of leaders, investors, residents, and workers. An October groundbreaking was held for Downtown Dover Mobility Center after completing additional remediation and demo of properties at 148 & 150 S. Bradford St.; Phase II Site assessments for parcels transferred from the City of Dover, thereby amassing all parcels required for the project; and a waterline relocation in conjunction with the City of Dover. Negotiations are nearly complete to locate a sizeable first floor commercial tenant; prospecting for additional micro-retail tenants alongside planned bike repair/storage is underway. The public parking facility will house 320 parking spaces. Recommendations delivered by Dover Kent MPO in late 2024 and subsequent approvals received for Downtown Dover Pathways & Loockerman St. Traffic Calming & Street Activation Improvements resulted in DDP partnering in 2025 with the City’s Water/Wastewater Improvements project in order to contract for construction plan development. Soon-to-follow implementation will create a more pedestrian-friendly Loockerman Street and a utility-sound business district. In December, the DDP design/build team led by developer Mosaic Development Partners successfully received Historic District Review and Dover Planning Commission approval to proceed with the design concept for The Governor, a four story mixed- use, mixed-income project at 120 S. Governors Ave., formerly the “old Acme site.” Private investment is being spurred by the DDP-led master plan and implementation, including: The First Capital Center (formerly The Duncan Center) has been purchased and is undergoing $2.5M renovations for additional tenants. The Old Post, formerly the downtown post office, was purchased and owners’ plans for 42 market-rate apts. and restaurant/commercial space is nearing groundbreaking later this year. And owners of the Loockerman Way Plaza are in final planning stages to build a mixed- use project to include a restaurant. The transformation continues! Diane J aird Executive Diredor , Community partners celebrated the groundbreaking of the Downtown Dover Mobility 4. x Our vision for Downtown Dover... | An increasingly vibrant and thriving downtown. A regional destination. People of all ages will fill downtown to visit museums and cultural attractions, have a nice meal, shop at unique retail stores, and enjoy numerous, varied and playful things to do, both inside and outdoors. It’s happening downtown! The Delaware Way by Ed Lewandowksy 2025 Paint Dover! First Prize & People’s Choice Our Mission The Downtown Dover Partnership is committed to driving an improved quality of life for the residents and visitors of Dover, Delaware, through collective collaboration, economic development and promotion of downtown Dover's unique historic landscape. ak MAIN STREET AMERICA 2025 Accredited

ECONOMIC VITALITY 186 DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES ASSISTED—2025 Cards sold DOVER Ethnicity: DOLLARS African American Caucasian BOGO match provided by DDP Hispanic Other 2 $9,755 $5,027 ‘tamale 15 Value of cards sold for Value of 127 cards redeemed Male 19 downtown Dover purchases! ee Disadvantaged Small Businesses: Se Veteran 4 Woman-Owned 8 Minority 23 Focus of Assistance: New business exploration 11 seeking downtown location 3 | This metal arts fence has beautifully served the CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) purpose for which it was created and installed. Critical lmprovements Program 16 +/- 60 local contractors attended Contractor Orientations & Pre-Bid Meetings led by EDiS Company to learn about downtown contracting The area is clean, beautiful, free of nuisance behavior and crime, and is artfully intriguing restaurant patrons, and bus riders. Metalwork project by DDP Design Committee Artwork by Brian Bachman of Graydie Welding opportunities. New in 2025, the Fire and Ice Festival > ie 7th Annual! highlighted Dover’s transformational revitalization efforts i while creating a memorable experience for attendees, combining art, culture, and community spirit, and positioning Dover as an exciting regional destination. R Y 500 4 SAR? Open House Attendees Wriereicz) reviewed downtown plans! poVER 1000 first-year event attendees! ¥ MARKETING & PROMOTIONS PROMOTED, IMPLEMENTED, PARTICIPATED IN AND/OR PARTNERED ON EVENTS: Fire & Ice Downtown Dover - Small Business Saturday - Dover Days - Paint Dover! - Capital Holiday Tree Lighting STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS The Biggs Museum of American Art, Bayhealth, The Cendel Foundation, Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, City of Dover (Mayor, Council & City Manager’s Office, Finance, Planning & Inspections, Police, Department, Public Works, Parks & Recreation), Delaware Arts Alliance, Delaware Division of Arts, Delaware Division of Small Business, Delaware State Housing Authority, DSU Downtown, Dover Air Force Base, Dover Art League, Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, NeighborGood Partners, Kent-Sussex Leadership Alliance, Office of State Planning Coordination, DE Small Business Development Center, True Access Capital and Visit Central Delaware. BOARD MEMBERSHIPS OR COMMITTEE POSITIONS HELD BY DDP STAFF/VOLUNTEER: City of Dover Economic Development Committee, Dover Days and Capital Holiday Celebration Committees, The HELP Initiative, The People’s Church, Visit Central Delaware 27 artists! Competition, live and virtual exhibitions! In partnership with The Biggs Museum of American Art! KENT COUNTY NY , YW «3 DOVER AIR FORCE BASE Newcomers Orientation

MERCHANTS Unlock value shopping! ey Increase camaraderie & communications among business owners. | % 51| Host merchant window decorating contests to beautify §| downtown, light up windows, and uniquely display merchandise. ]| Promote news, grants, training and resources to assist merchants. 359 REGISTERED USERS Maintain Downtown Dover Business Directory. 14 PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS Mitten & Winters CPAs - 40" Anniversary in Downtown! December 2025 First Place Window Contest Winner! DDP launched electronic sales for daily use parking & permits 185 REGISTERED CUSTOMERS customers began to manage their own accounts, purchase monthly parking permits for 2025 online via Colonial’s portal, and in return, receive a parking tag to display on the windshield. Parkmobile revenue increased Under DDP’s new management protocol with Colonial Parking, Inc., p a by 30% in 2024 ORGANIZATION The Capital City Transformation Alliance, Inc., DDP’s subsidiary 501(c)(3) entity CC Capital City established in late 2024, led its initial board training and two meetings this year. Transformation | The CCTA was established to receive charitable donations and to prepare for the TA Alliance, Inc operations, ongoing management and maintenance of the Mobility Center, wherein revenue generated will support ongoing revitalization of downtown Dover. € 2 GRANTS, SPONSORSHIPS AWARDED / RECEIVED (2025) qa 14 ar $150,000 City of Dover am $20,300 Corporate Sponsorships * 1,693+ $5M State of DE Bond Bill HOURS BY DDP VOLUNTEERS $5,500 DE Division of Arts * =i $88,899 $100,000 Grant-In-Aid = , $6,400 Special Project Donations * VALUE OF HOURS $5,282,200 https://independentsector.org Donations to DDP’s 501(c)(3)Main Street Dover ia ee — “fF i View from S. Bradford St. View from S. Governor's Ave.

\ DOWNTOWN On the horizon! y PDOVER 2026 PARTNERSHIP As we move into the new year 2026, DDP and its cadre of community partners will focus on projects of the Capital City 2030 strategic plan, several of which will utilize an estimated $30M in State funds allocated to DDP and the City of Dover: Cars will park in the Downtown Dover Mobility Center by year-end, with a sizeable first-floor tenant in place by early 2027. On Loockerman Street, implementation of underground water/wastewater improvements and ground-level enhancements to support traffic calming and increased pedestrian activity, including outdoor dining, will begin late 2026/early 2027. The Critical Improvements Program is now open to receive a third round of applications. While the program focuses on retrofitting existing buildings in the business district, DDP is now considering expanding the types of eligible improvements, which could include newly constructed restaurants because they are vital for downtown to thrive. Now finalizing the varied financial stack of funding, tax credits, grants, etc., The Governor - DDP’s priority mixed-use redevelopment project led by Mosaic Development Partners and Colonial Parking Inc. at 120 S. Governor’s Ave. nears groundbreaking. This project lies in the heart of downtown and plans include a four-story, mixed-income, mixed-use complex with 120 residences, a dilRle ground level small-scale/full-service (GNERDOR grocery, micro-retail spaces including eae ie a coffee shop, a wellness center, and a daycare center that will access an hn nn Gee Pm outdoor play area, also open to the ul ——sr ‘ : bie eae public. aim ake ae b. Aforementioned private investment o - bolsters DDP’s work to confidently move Dover’s transformation ahead! The Downtown Dover Partnership is comprised of engaged, participatory, and thoughtful community leaders who champion downtown initiatives, volunteer at every level, and represent public, private and non-profit entities/agencies, both statewide and local. Special thanks also to the City of Dover Mayor, Council Members, City Manager, staff, and all elected officials. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS Jessica Jackson Todd Stonesifer, President Council Member Tricia Arndt Donny Legans * John Van Gorp, Vice President Codi Canasa Council Member Fred Neil * Pete Bradley, Treasurer Mayor Robin Christiansen Senator Trey Paradee Sarah Keifer, Secretary Sharon Duca, Interim Planning Director Linda Parkowski * STAFF Sueduka Gibbs Zachary Prebula Diane Laird, Executive Director William Grimes Council Member Roy Sudler Morgan Russum, Office Administrator Dr. Terrell Holmes Dina Vendetti, Ex Officio Ken Anderson, Property Redevelopment Director David Hugg, City Manager *Served until June 30, 2025 BALANCE SHEET December 2024 CASH & INVESTMENTS 19,430,549.00 INTANGIBLE ASSETS & ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION 32,604.00 LAND, BUILDING, EQUIPMENT, & ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 4,565,317.00 TOTAL ASSETS 24,028,470.00 DowntownDover.com [ipeeqalrennns 22,800.00 4 / rere pel ae LONG TERM LIABILITIES 1,721,915.00 101 W. Loockerman St. a ears aaa rat an Suite 2-B Dover, DE 19904 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 302-678-2940 24,028,470.00 REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS: TOTAL BUILDING & LAND 5,549,942.00 5}O}-) 4