Your Downtown Partner

Salina Downtown, Inc.

Salina Downtown, Inc., a non-profit organization and partner to the City of Salina, manages the Lee District, a 31 block business improvement district in Salina’s city center.
SDI is governed by a 13-member board elected by Lee District members. The board also serves, as appointed by the Mayor, as the advisory board of the Lee District.

Mission Statement:

The mission of Salina Downtown, Inc. is to champion a healthy, vibrant downtown community.

Vision Statement:

Salina downtown is the heart beat of the city. It is the regional center for financial, medical, commercial, cultural, and governmental activities. Salina Downtown is a healthy, vibrant place to live, work and play.

Plan of Work

The SDI annual plan of work is driven by PUMA Plan. The 2002 Market-based Downtown Plan, developed by Progressive Urban Management Associates (PUMA) of Denver, is the guiding force behind Board policy, standing committee structure and function and daily staff work.

More than 3200 employees work in the downtown area. Employees and visitors enjoy the uniqueness of the historic architectural environment, clean and attractive plazas with beautiful green spaces and fountains, friendly service, home-owned and operated businesses and a true sense of place.