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The Seaside Downtown Development Association (SDDA) welcomes you. SDDA is a local non-profit organization (501-c-6) made up of business people, local property owners, public officials, and interested citizens. It is funded by member dues and a portion of City of Seaside business tax revenue. It has a full-time executive director and an active volunteer board of directors.
Our primary focus is to maintain an attractive and vibrant downtown by working with business managers, property owners, the City of Seaside, the Chamber of Commerce, and other entities.
SDDA meets every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the Pig 'N Pancake on Broadway in Downtown Seaside. Everyone is welcome - you do not need to be a member to attend. Join us to hear speakers on a variety of topics, participate in lively open forum discussions, and become acquainted with business people and other members of the community.
2007 Accomplishments
- Created new partnerships and supported several service clubs in the Seaside area
- Continued with the downtown walking map - increasing the quantity
- Held successful wine walks in the Spring & Fall Seasons
- Changed winter lighting to year round lighting starfish
- Created a winter wonderland in Pocket Park
- Hung 66 large, beautiful flower baskets
- Continued and increased size of the Winter Coupon Book
- Held Veteran's Day Flag Raising Ceremony
- Held weekly informational meetings for members and community patrons
- Held Hall-o-ween Happenin' in October
- Created first ever 'Festivus' Week for downtown merchants
Mission
The purpose of the Seaside Downtown Development Association is to enhance the environmental and economic viability of downtown Seaside for the local community and visitors.
SDDA Beautification Projects
SDDA Community Flower Baskets
Every year, SDDA sponsors the Community Flower Basket program. We ask for local support in providing and maintaining these lovely hanging gardens from late spring through early fall. The cost for an individual container, plus summer maintenance is approximately $200. You can give at any level - all contributors will be recognized in the annual "thank you" ad in the Pelican Post and on a poster in our downtown kiosk.
NEW! Now, you can buy a basket for yourself! Even if you're outside the downtown area (of course, you have to do the maintenance yourself, as all baskets in the downtown core are maintained by contract). The cost? Just $88. Interested? Complete the form, and under "contribution" indicate "MY OWN BASKET."
More Information
Complete the form below and send it to:
Community Flower Baskets
c/o SDDA
P.O. Box 133
Seaside, OR 97138
Download the Flower Basket Form (PDF)
Starfish Lighting Campaign
Everyone agrees that our lighted "Stars of Seaside" add a special glow throughout the downtown area. In 2001 the Seaside Downtown Development Association started a new and exciting concept in winter lighting. SDDA along with several downtown businesses invested in the "Stars of Seaside" starfish lights.
In 2007, with the increased popularity, we have chosen to keep them up year 'round, highlighting our beautiful and unique shops of downtown Seaside.
In a wonderful partnership with the Providence Seaside Hospital Foundation, the SDDA raises funds at the annual Hot Rod Golf Tournament to help towards the campaign of stars.
Thank you, to all the volunteers who maintain them, the City of Seaside for providing the opportunity and the community for enjoying them.
Shouldn't YOU join the fun? Consider contributing towards the maintenance and purchase of additional "Stars". Call us at 503-717-1914 and shine some light of your own!
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