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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MDA Spring Workshop
Friday, March 26, 2021 Virtual Event 8:30am- 4:00 pm Taking It to the Streets: Adapting Downtown Public Space, Business, and Management...
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Assistant to the Downtown Manager The Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Assistant...
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Michele Wildman, SVP Community Development at Michigan Economic Development Corporation- This year has been tough. This is true for...
Read MoreDowntowns Are an Independent and Living Organism
By Ben Levenger, Downtown Redevelopment Services, LLC Downtowns are often seen as a “destination” or location where people...
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It’s more important than ever that we support local
Michele Wildman, SVP Community Development at Michigan Economic Development Corporation- This year has been tough. This is true for...
Read MoreDowntowns Are an Independent and Living Organism
By Ben Levenger, Downtown Redevelopment Services, LLC Downtowns are often seen as a “destination” or location where people...
Read MoreMaking Great Places
While patrons cannot always pinpoint exactly what makes a downtown great, they can instantly recognize one when they see it. A downtown’s...
Read MoreDowntown Managers Are Essential
Now, More Than Ever, Downtown Management is Essential Downtown management has never been more essential to the economic stability of...
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