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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Strengthening Downtowns

Membership in 2025

230 New Members in 2025

7 Educational Opportunities in 2025

10 Increased MDA Facebook Reach

79.2%

Legislative Visits in 2025

65

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New Podcast on Design Guidelines

Hear from the Michigan's State Historic Preservation Office to explain in detail the design guidelines that are necessary to consider whether...

Imlay City Seeks DDA Director

The Imlay City Downtown Development Authority and the City of Imlay City are seeking a DDA Director.

City of South Lyon DDA Director

The City of South Lyon is accepting resumes for a full-time Economic Development/Downtown Development Authority Director position.

Pontiac Funders Collaborative

The Pontiac Funders Collaborative—working in partnership with the City of Pontiac and the Oakland County economic development teams—is...

Upcoming Events

25 Sep

MDA Networking

27 Sep

Downtown Day

6 Nov

2-Day Annual Conference 2025

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2024 Achievements

225 Members

5 New MiPDM Participants

In-Person DDA Board Trainings

Quarterly Legislative Update to Members

80 In Person Legislator Visits

10 Business Associate Members

300+ Event Attendees

Mobile Tours & Networking Opportunities Expanded

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