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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The Michigan Downtown Association's 2020 Annual Report is now available. Learn of MDA accomplishments in 2020 and updates regarding our...
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Michigan communities finding creative ways to bring residents downtown this summer, boost economic growth
With the arrival of sunny days and warmer temperatures, Michiganders are more eager than ever to get outside and enjoy all their favorite...
Read MoreBenefits of Installing Warm White Light Streetlights: A Financial Win-Win
Be sure to watch this video, provided by our friends at Lumecon, that explores the economic benefit as to why and how luminares designed...
Read MoreMEDA Economic Development Leaders Blog
MEDA Economic Development Leaders Blog Best Practices in Economic Development from Experienced Leaders Extraordinary Opportunity for Women...
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Michele Wildman, SVP Community Development at Michigan Economic Development Corporation- This year has been tough. This is true for...
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