community
START A BUSINESS
Dive into the entrepreneurial ecosystem in this creative district adjacent to downtown. Join over 400 businesses including over 180 independently owned small businesses and start your venture in Deep Ellum now.
STAY & LIVE
Experience the vibrant pulse of Deep Ellum living with studio-style lofts tucked in historic structures, sleek new-high rises, and art-filled stays in our boutique hotel. Live or stay in Deep Ellum.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
See more of what’s going on in Deep Ellum.
NEWS
Community News is your go-to source for comprehensive highlights from the biweekly Deep Ellum newsletter, offering valuable updates on the neighborhood showcasing the latest events, giving viewers plenty of options to explore when visiting Deep Ellum.
DEEP ELLUM COMMUNITY CENTER
With workshop opportunities, special event rental, entrepreneurial offices, artist maker and recording spaces, and non-profit services for the neighborhood, The Deep Ellum Community Center serves as a dynamic hub of learning, creativity and activation for the local community.
DEEP ELLUM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The Deep Ellum Community Association (DECA) is an all-volunteer community group established to keep Deep Ellum a diverse, urban, sustainable walking neighborhood built upon a culture of independent creativity.
DEEP ELLUM FOUNDATION
The Deep Ellum Foundation (DEF) operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation managing public and private funds within the community to advance the interests of the neighborhood as a whole and achieve a sustainable growth trajectory for the distric now and into the future.
GET INVOLVED
Lead or support a Deep Ellum community project, host or attend a workshop, volunteer for an event or cleanup day, serve on a Deep Ellum Community Association or Deep Ellum Foundation Committee. Find out about more ways to get involved today.