Fellow DNA members: Recall that our Mayor Van Johnson had tasked our city’s Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC) with working together in a productive dialog (with a neutral mediator facilitating the process) to come to areas of consensus on five topics related to the impact of tourism on our broader community. Two of the areas were the following: Establishing reasonable quiet hours during which certain tourism-related activities would not be permitted Defining operating zones an

January 30, 2026 Proposed Mural at Lincoln and E Broughton REVISED POSITION The Historic Site and Monument Commission will hear a proposal to paint a mural on the west-facing wall of the Funky Brunch restaurant. The hearing will be held next Thursday Feb 5 th, at 4:00 PM at 112 E State Street. WOW!!!! Based upon the almost immediate feedback that I am receiving from a broad swath of DNA membership, it would appear that I had misjudged the sentiment of our constituency. There

It's time to renew your membership for 2026! For more than 40 years, the Downtown Neighborhood Association has been led by downtown residents who care deeply about protecting the Landmark District’s architectural heritage, encouraging restoration and beautification, and supporting the organizations that make downtown Savannah such a special place to live and work. With DNA’s ongoing public safety initiatives, there has never been a more important time for residents and downt

Forsyth Park Office Development Many DNA members have expressed concerns to your DNA Board about their opposition to office buildings under development at Whitaker St and W. Park St. Many residents oppose this development and have asked the DNA to publicly oppose it on their behalf. This area is not in the boundaries of the National Historic Landmark District and thus not under the purview of the DNA. However, it is within The Victorian Neighborhoods Association (VNA) distri

The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Savannah recently conducted a membership survey, and the findings can be downloaded below.

Download/read the transcript from the February 18, 2025 DNA Meeting: Download the slides from the February 18, 2025 DNA Meeting:

Download the slides from Reed Dulany's presentation here: View the slideshow from Reed Dulany's presentation here:

The Savannah city government is piloting a program meant to eliminate late-night touring in part of its historic downtown.

Before the committee votes on the pilot's particulars, it plans to hold at least two public meetings.

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