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

220 New Members in 2024

9 Educational Opportunities in 2024

18 Increased MDA Facebook Reach

79.2%

Legislative Visits in 2024

80

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Romeo Seeking DDA Director

The Romeo Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Michigan, seeks a dynamic and experienced professional as their next Executive Director....

Royal Oak DDA seeks marketing Assistant

The Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Marketing Assistant to the DDA. This...

The Importance of Strong MI Downtowns

Welcome to Downtown Picture yourself sitting on a bench in your favorite Michigan downtown. Do you see the family laughing in the park...

Diversifying Funding with Crowdgranting

In this episode, learn about the Public Spaces, Community Places Program, that utilizes crowdfunding and matching grants to support community...

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10 Sep

Annual Award Submission Deadline

26 Sep

Walking Tour & Networking in Downtown Lapeer

28 Sep

Downtown Day

7 Nov

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2023 Achievements

8 New MiPDM Participants

Downtown Social District Webinar

First Ever MiPDM Scholarship Awarded

Quarterly Legislative Update to Members

55 In Person Legislator Visits

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8 Business Associate Members

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