The Market Development Association (MDA) was established in 1995 to promote the wellbeing of residents in the Market area of inner South Belfast. It aims to develop the Market community into a strong working-class neighbourhood where people want to live, work and socialise. The MDA advocates on behalf of the Market community on socioeconomic issues that impact on residents’ lives by adopting a community development approach focused community activism, place-based planning and co-design. In addition to eight full-time members of staff, the MDA management committee is made up of residents who volunteer their time to help strengthen the community.
