Downtown is a densely settled commercial core of a community that serves as its social and economic center.

Photo Credit: Downtown Muskegon, MI

Downtown acts as a key defining feature of a community's overall sense of place.

Photo Credit: Downtown Frankenmuth, MI

Downtown is multi-functional with places to shop, work, dine, live, worship, and enjoy a variety of cultural offerings.

Photo Credit: Downtown Farmington

Strengthening Downtowns

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The MDA will post on social media outlets a daily activity you can do to show your support of your Downtown beginning Saturday, September...

Michigan Downtowns: Ever Changing, Ever Essential. The Resiliency & Strength of Downtowns Now And In The Future Join us virtually...

Now, More Than Ever, Downtown Management is Essential Downtown management has never been more essential to the economic stability of...

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Now, More Than Ever, Downtown Management is Essential Downtown management has never been more essential to the economic stability of...