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Ithaca reps reveals plans to add Sky Pods Transportation Network- APRIL FOOLS!!
March 31, 2023Downtown’s Chili Cook-Off is ready to spice things up in March
February 20, 2023Business Improvement District Director Announces Retirement
February 8, 202325th Annual Dinner Awardees
January 17, 2023TCAT winter holiday service 12/24/22-1/20/23
December 20, 2022Holiday Window Display Competition Starts Today
November 21, 2022Friendly Faces of Downtown Ithaca
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We are Inclusive!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are essential to Downtown Ithaca's mission of working toward promoting a more inclusive and representative community. We respect, value, and celebrate the unique characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives that make each person who they are. We believe that by bringing a diverse spectrum of individuals together, we will more effectively address the issues that face our community and its surrounding neighborhoods.
Business Resources
Are you looking for a new home for your business? Or, Are you a new business in the community? The Downtown Ithaca Alliance provides services for potential, new, and existing businesses. Learn more on our new Do Business page.
Where to Park
Free parking Weekdays from 8:00pm - 3:00am in the garages and 6:00pm - 3:00am on the street.
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Growth & Business Development in Downtown Ithaca
The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is in charge of business and economic development within the downtown district. We play an integral role as a facilitator to businesses and investors interested in downtown Ithaca projects.
What is Downtown Ithaca Alliance?
The organization behind the Ithaca Downtown Business Improvement District. Downtown Ithaca Alliance is the Ithaca Downtown Business Improvement District (IDBID), a State of New York chartered 501c3 not-for-profit organization charged with the revitalization, development, promotion, and management of downtown Ithaca.