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
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New Podcast- Ann Arbor Parking Rate Study
In response to changes in parking utilization throughout the downtown district in Ann Arbor post-COVID, the Ann Arbor DDA has initiated...
Read MoreThe 2022 MDA Annual Report
2022 was another year of growth for the MDA and its members. The Annual Report highlights the MDA's committees, members, and programs.
Read MoreCascade Charter Twp
Cascade Charter Township is accepting applications for the position of Economic Development Director. Under the direction of the Township...
Read MoreComstock Center (Comstock Township) DDA Director
The Comstock Center Downtown Development Authority and the Township of Comstock are seeking a DDA Director.
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Reading Downtown Master Plan: High Time for Change
A major challenge to urban planning and economic development is timing. Is a steady stream of patrons and access to new pots of money enough...
Read MoreA New Chapter For A Detroit Business
A small business microloan helped Ne’Gyle, the owner of Bleu Bowtique in Downtown Detroit, start a new chapter for his men’s...
Read MoreMaking Great Places, East Jordan Downtown
Master Planning at a Crossroads At the time of writing its Master Plan, East Jordan was at a crossroads. Redevelopment opportunities were...
Read MoreChanging Winter Attitudes
With social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 mitigation measures still in effect going into the winter of 2021, the cold weather continues...
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