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In MI Downtown Podcast
The first MI Downtown Association workshop in 2023 combines Advocacy Day with state legislators, with a jam-packed workshop in East Lansing...
Read MoreJackson Accepting Applications
The City of Jackson is currently accepting applications for the DDA position.
Read MoreCity of Imlay City Hiring DDA Director
The Imlay City Downtown Development Authority and the City of Imlay City are seeking a DDA Director.
Read MoreWinter Strategies
Our new podcast, Livable Winter Cities, is now available on our channel, In MI Downtown.
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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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