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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

Edgewater Expansion

Madison's Central Library

Downtown Safety

Improving the Nighttime Economy

City Budget

Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) policy

Lisa Link Peace Park Plan

Downtown ReachOut Program

City's downtown plan

Formation/administration of the BID

Capitol Square Improvements

East Rail Corridor Plan

Downtown Retention, Expansion and Recruitment program

Find current DMI Position Statements on the left sidebar.