Our Vision
To create synergy and harmony among neighbors to make downtown a better place to live, work and play for all.
Our Mission
Enhance neighborhood vitality by providing an essential connecting point for community building, advocacy and quality of life improvements for downtown neighbors.
Boundaries of the DNA
The DNA of Milwaukee consists of three adjacent downtown districts in Milwaukee: Westown, East Town, and the Historic Third Ward.
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Represents 150 blocks and 500 commercial property owners in the central business district, including East Town and Westown.
Westown
Bounded by the Milwaukee River on the east, I-43 on the west, the Menomonee River on the south, and McKinley Avenue/Highway 145 on the north.
East Town
Bounded by lake Michigan on the east, the Milwaukee River on the west, I-794 on the south and Lyons Street/Franklin Place/Ogden Avenue on the north.
Historic Third Ward
Bounded by Lake Michigan on the east, the Milwaukee River on the west and south, and I-794 on the north.
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DNA Updates
Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park wins $25,000 Bark for Your Park™ grant – September 8th, 2021
French-artist JR’s “Inside Out Project” Joins Jumpst(ART) Downtown Campaign – August 23rd, 2021
Downtown Dog Park Launches Fundraising Campaign – August 19th, 2021
Downtown Neighbors Association of Milwaukee 