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 Board Member Receives Award
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) is pleased to announce our 2021 Gene Kuthy Award winner, Robert (Bob)...
Read MoreDowntown Day September 25
For the second year in a row, the fourth Saturday of September has been proclaimed “Downtown Day” by Governor Whitmer with the...
Read MoreSocial Sandbox in Downtown Muskegon!
Our latest episode of In MI Downtown is now available! Downtown Muskegon's lakeside location comes with the added benefit of excess sand....
Read MoreThe MDA Welcomes New Members
The MDA would like to welcome Downtown Redevelopment Services, West Branch Township DDA, and Jeremy Hickmott to our membership. Thank you...
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Benefits 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...
Read MoreIt’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...
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