Downtown Boston
vibrant. historic. resilient.
We’re committed to engaging, informing, and empowering Downtown Boston neighborhood residents, students, workers, businesses, and stakeholders.
Formed in 2014, the Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association is an independent, volunteer-led organization representing more than 1,200 Downtown residents and stakeholders.
We convene residents, businesses, institutions, public officials, and community partners around the opportunities and issues shaping Downtown Boston and affecting quality of life - from planning, zoning, and public safety to transportation and economic development.
Working together to make Downtown Boston safer
On August 5, nearly 80 stakeholders, representing 48 agencies and organizations, came together for a One Downtown Task Force working session focused on immediate and longer-term solutions. Since then, partners have been implementing several strategies, including enhanced law enforcement visibility and operations, targeted hotspot interventions, public space improvements, and continued cross-sector collaboration.
Our goal is straightforward: Downtown Boston should be safe and feel safe for everyone who lives, works, visits, studies, or passes through our neighborhood.
Downtown Boston by the Numbers
Downtown Boston Residents
15,750+
estimated population as of 2025
Downtown Jobs
180,000+
~25% of Boston payroll jobs
Downtown Residential Units
7,376
residential housing units
Source: City of Boston Planning Department, 2025 Downtown Neighborhood Profile
What We’re Working On
Public
Safety
Working with residents, law enforcement, public officials, businesses, service providers, and institutions to improve public safety and quality of life.
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Planning +
Development
Engaging in planning, zoning and development decisions shaping Downtown Boston's future.
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Streets + Public Realm
Advocating for accessible, safe, and well-maintained streets, sidewalks, areaways, parks, and public spaces.
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Latest from DBNA
The latest news, advocacy, neighborhood updates, and media coverage from DBNA.
