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
Calls To Action
Strengthening Downtowns
Membership in 2024
225
New Members in 2024
20
Educational Opportunities in 2024
25
Increased MDA Facebook Reach
79.2%
Legislative Visits in 2024
80
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St. Ignace Recreation Director/Facility Manager
Applications will be accepted in the Office of the City Manager for the position of Recreation Director/ Facility Manager with the City...
Read MoreDowntown Marketing and Branding Trends
Our latest podcast is now available for your listening pleasure! Community branding and downtown marketing work hand-in-hand to provide...
Read MoreStrategic Planning for Downtowns
What is Strategic Planning? Strategic planning is a way for downtown or district organizations to decide where they want to go in the future...
Read More2023 Achievements
8 New MiPDM Participants
Downtown Social District Webinar
First Ever MiPDM Scholarship Awarded
Quarterly Legislative Update to Members
55 In Person Legislator Visits
Featured in MML's 'Review'
8 Business Associate Members
250+ Event Attendees
MDA Blog
Strategic Planning for Downtowns
What is Strategic Planning? Strategic planning is a way for downtown or district organizations to decide where they want to go in the future...
Read MoreUnlock the Potential of Your DDA Website
Discover how a dedicated website can revolutionize your efforts for engagement, visibility, and efficiency & save you time!
Read MoreLooking For Ways To Tackle Michigan's Housing Crisis?
Our friends at McKenna provide examples of Michigan communities working on the current housing 'crisis'.
Read MoreSpotlight on Michigan's Downtowns
Spotlight on Michigan’s Downtowns MEDC works with communities of all sizes across Michigan to help preserve and revitalize their...
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