Areas of Focus
Our areas of focus include marketing Downtown as a cultural, residential and business destination, real estate development tracking, business retention and recruitment, research and data collection, transportation advocacy, residential outreach, safety and community outreach, capital improvement projects, and event planning.
Vision
Downtown Baltimore is the economic and creative heart of the region; a dynamic city center where residents, businesses, and visitors thrive together.
Mission
The mission of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore is to steward and promote a clean, safe, and thriving urban core. We collaboratively enhance the vitality of all Downtown’s unique neighborhoods.
Values
Collaborative – We achieve success through robust partnerships with business and property owners, residents, community organizations, and public and institutional entities.
Impactful – We deliver measurable and meaningful positive results for the Downtown community.
Vibrant – We cultivate an energizing and engaging Downtown environment for all.
Catalytic – We are imaginative and proactive in our approach to creating a thriving Downtown.
Adaptive – Our world is ever changing and we remain flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of Downtown Baltimore.
Downtown Baltimore has the fastest-growing residential population in Baltimore.
Economic and Business Development
Business Attraction and Retention
We do the legwork to help prospective companies and organizations navigate starting business and growth in Downtown neighborhoods.
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Research and Data Collection
We compile and publish data on important sectors of Downtown’s economy, including key movements in retail, tourism, and both commercial and residential real estate.
Reports and Resources
Real Estate Development and Planning
We collaborate with City agencies, private, and public partners to maintain an inventory database and a pipeline of future projects helps us ensure smart residential and commercial growth.
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Membership
Membership with DPOB offers exclusive marketing opportunities and direct access to our talented team who can provide in-depth analysis of market trends, and make introductions to key-players in business and government.
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Our Economic and Business Development teams serve as resources for businesses looking to move, grow or expand in Downtown.
Explore Current Grant Opportunities
“Baltimore has unique dining experiences that leave a lasting impression..."
“Besides the food, there’s plenty of things to do from Mt. Vernon to Fells Point.”
— Source: Leroy M., Downtown Resident
Downtown neighborhoods, and Charles Center in particular, have the fastest-growing residential population in Baltimore. Currently, over 42,000 people call Downtown Baltimore home. This is why Downtown Partnership continues to expand its resident advocacy and outreach work.
Marketing & Advocacy
Events & Activations
From B2B networking events, to dog-friendly happy hours, and iconic Baltimore events like Monument Lighting and Baltimore Restaurant Week. We love hosting a good event!
Events
Highlighting Businesses & Attractions
Let Downtown Partnership be your go-to resource for attraction recommendations, and the latest Downtown dining and retail news.
Explore Culture
Bromo Arts District
We operate the Bromo Arts & Entertainment District out of our offices and do whatever we can to support and advocate for artists and arts organizations in Baltimore.
Explore Bromo
Residential Outreach
We work closely with Downtown residents and property managers to help bring programming and necessary resources to Baltimore.
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DPOB is your go-to resource for everything happening in Downtown Baltimore
Upcoming Events
Divine Design: Created for Purpose Singleness isn’t a waiting room—it’s the launching pad for an adventure! You are God’s handiwork, intentionally crafted with unique gifts, passions, and callings that this […]
September 3 More Info
The 2026 Pratt Street Market, begins Thursday, May 7, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.—and will be located on the north side of Pratt Street between Light and Charles […]
June 11 @ 11:00 am More Info
A Tribute to The Four Queens – Tina Turner (Queen of Rock and Roll), Aretha Franklin (Queen of Soul), Whitney Houston (Queen of R&B), and Donna Summers (Queen of Disco) with Vivian Ross! Vivian Ross, born in Washington DC […]
September 3 @ 7:00 pm More Info
North Philadelphia-born soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator and trombone virtuoso, Jeff Bradshaw has been at the center of the Neo-soul movement that emerged out of Philadelphia. Becoming an important influencer of that eclectic […]
September 4 More InfoEach year since its inception in 2017, the Baltimore Comedy Festival (BCF) has brought more than 75-100 professional comedians from around the U.S. to perform their routines here in Baltimore. […]
September 4 @ 7:00 pm More Info
