The Downtown Akron Partnership’s mission is to promote and build a vibrant and valuable downtown that is open and welcoming to all.

Since its inception in 1995, Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) has been a catalyst for enhancing the downtown environment. Serving its primary customer – downtown spenders, anyone who can spend time or money in the downtown area – Downtown Akron Partnership supports existing community programs, while also developing new, innovative programs designed to create interest in and to attract people to downtown Akron.

DAP is dedicated to bringing people, activity, business and a thriving civic life to the heart of Akron. Through strategic marketing and management of downtown’s resources, we’re working to promote downtown as a gathering place in the center of our community.