Downtown Kitchener is the heart of the city that excites, supports, and unites.
It’s the region’s epicenter of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship, steeped in history and filled with pride.
Through our programs, collaborations, and networks, our team implements sustainable economic development principles to build out the core and create long-term plans for downtown.
We’re the champions of DTK and work to make it safer, vibrant, and even more resilient. DTK is for everyone, and as a snapshot of the city, we know that what happens here impacts everyone.
Who makes up DTK?
Downtown Kitchener (DTK) is made up of several passionate groups stewarding the core for the city's economic development, quality of life, and local businesses. Together we promote DTK though full-time advocacy, strategic initiatives, and thoughtful planning.
Through continuous collaboration, a shared vision, and commitment to the downtown, we work to make the best downtown for our residents. Working together are:
- City of Kitchener's Downtown Development team, a part of the Economic Development division
- Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA)
- Downtown Action and Advisory Committee (DAAC)
Our close collaborators and contributors include:
- Downtown Kitchener Neighbourhood Association (DTKNA)
- City of Kitchener's Economic Development teams: the Kitchener Market, Arts and Creative Industries, Special Events and Business Development
- City of Kitchener's internal teams: Planning, Parks, Operations, and more
- and many local community groups and businesses
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