The NDD is dedicated to revitalizing downtown Newark by improving the economic viability of the central business district and enhancing your quality of life. Beautifying and improving Downtown Newark for those who Live, Leisure and Labor in our wonderful city. TThe Newark Downtown District (NDD), Newark’s special improvement district (SID) of the central business area, is a privately funded 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to enhancing cleanliness, safety, and beautification in Downtown Newark, while preserving and enriching culture, commerce, and community. NDD works hard to enrich the quality of life for those who live, labor, and leisure in Newark by providing supplemental cleaning and quality of life services, as well as physical improvements, marketing, and event programs. These efforts make downtown Newark attractive to residents, businesses, students, tourists, and visitors. The NDD is funded through a special assessment on district commercial and residential properties, and is overseen by a Board of Trustees consisting of