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 2024

225 New Members in 2024

26 Educational Opportunities in 2024

40 Increased MDA Facebook Reach

79.2%

Legislative Visits in 2024

80

Headlines

City of East Lansing is seeking an Assistant to the City Manager

The City of East Lansing is seeking an Assistant to the City Manager.

City of East Lansing Seeks DDA Director

The City of East Lansing, a dynamic residential community of nearly 50,000 people and home to Michigan State University, is seeking...

MDA Annual Award Winners

Our latest podcast on our In MI Downtown channel features some of the recipients of the 2024 Annual Awards.

Downtown Berkley Director Search

The Berkley Downtown Development Authority is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director.

Upcoming Events

4 Mar

Advocacy Day

5 Mar

Spring Workshop

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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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