Downtown Development Central Business Improvement District
623 Garrison Avenue
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901
PH: 479-784-1001
FAX: 479-784-1002
We are the primary driving force for the recruitment, retention, and creation of property value, employment and housing opportunities for Downtown Fort Smith.

Wešre committed to an action-oriented operating philosophy and strive to simplify the process of starting, maintaining and growing a business in
Downtown Fort Smith.


Our Mission
  • Develop and promote business ­ Downtown
  • Build relationships with property owners and lessees Downtown
  • Encourage property owners to develop their property, lease it or sell it - Downtown
  • Seek out new businesses, residential, grocery, expanded retail, more entertainment/dining ­ Downtown
  • Participate in the planning process with private/public sources for optimum utilization ­ Downtown
  • Co-operate with other downtown entities; Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fort Smith Convention Center, Belle Grove Property Owners, Fort Smith Historical Society, Downtown Action Committee, etc. ­ All Downtown

GO DOWNTOWN!