The Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton is a 501(c)3 development organization, established in 1990 to facilitate the successful and sustainable revitalization of Lincolnton’s historic commercial district. The Lincolnton DDA operates through a public-private partnership, governed by a Board of Directors. Goals and objectives are achieved through the board of directors and as a volunteer-driven organization, the Lincolnton DDA depends on hundreds of volunteers and several thousand volunteer hours each year.