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DMI represents the vast majority of property and business owners located and doing business in downtown Madison. Our membership is a collective voice that represents not only the downtown area, but also promotes strong surrounding communities. We advocate aggressively for downtown Madison and for initiatives that will have a positive impact on our central city. By working closely with elected officials and government staff representatives we insure the interests of our members are being protected.

A sampling of issues and projects DMI has worked/continues to work on are:

Overture Center refinancing

Monona Terrace project

Mandatory Paid Sick Leave

City Budget

Lobbying Ordinance

Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) policy

Inclusionary Zoning

Mid-state street parking

State Street Design Plan

Lisa Link Peace Park Plan

Downtown ReachOut Program

City's downtown plan

Formation/administration of the BID

Capitol Square Improvements

Downtown Beautification

East Rail Corridor Plan

Parking on the Square

Downtown Retention, Expansion and Recruitment program

Find current DMI Position Statements on the left sidebar.