mpls downtown council | DID

About mpls downtown council | DID

Downtown Minneapolis isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a place to experience. Feel the energy, explore iconic sights, catch a game or a show, dine at standout restaurants, shop and gather along Nicollet Mall. Downtown has something for everyone—and we’re here to help you discover it. Minneapolis Downtown Council (MDC) and Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District (DID) work to create an extraordinary, vibrant, and welcoming downtown. Founded in 1955, MDC is a membership-based organization representing more than 400 businesses and organizations of all sizes. DID delivers enhanced services focused on cleanliness, safety, hospitality, and public realm activation—ensuring downtown is inviting, accessible, and thriving every day. Our work is guided by Downtown by Design, MDC’s 2035 plan—a bold, people-centered roadmap to reimagine the heart of Minneapolis. Through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, the plan advances economic vitality, inclusive growth, and transformative public spaces, aligning dozens of strategies and partners around a shared vision for downtown’s future. You’ll often spot our friendly Downtown Ambassadors in their chartreuse shirts—cleaning sidewalks, lending a hand, giving directions, and sharing local tips with a smile. They’re part of what makes downtown feel cared for, connected, and human. Together, MDC and DID are building a downtown for today and tomorrow. Come experience it with us. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mplsdowntown Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mplsdowntown