Downtown Development Authority
Function
The Downtown Development Authority promotes economic growth and revitalization within the City's business districts along Bridge Street, Clinton Street, and Saginaw Highway.
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a 13-member board made up of City residents and non-residents, with a majority of the board having an interest in property within the Development District and at least one member residing in the District. The Mayor appoints 12 members to the Authority for four-year terms expiring August 1st, and the Mayor serves as the thirteenth member during their Mayoral term.
DDA Board, Agendas & Minutes
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News in Downtown Grand Ledge
On September 7, 2022, the City of Grand Ledge received a $1 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for a transformational project called, Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge. For more information, click here.
The DDA works continuously to strengthen the economic vibrancy and quality of life in downtown Grand Ledge. This work is guided by the principles outlined in the DDA Development Plan 1993. Recent development plan progress is detailed below with contracts and projects.
Contracts
Projects
Reconstructed
- Library Parking Lot
- Flour Child Parking Lot
- Cugino's Parking Lot (1/20
- E. River Street - adding 101 parking spaces
Resurfaced
- Log Jam Parking Lot
Matching Funds
- New Aerial Truck
- New Public Art Pieces
The Grand Ledge DDA supports a number of events and activities all focused on supporting a vibrant, fun, and economically successful business environment.
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone | |
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Adam Smith | City Manager | Email Adam Smith | 517-627-2149 |
Amee King | Assistant City Manager | Email Amee King | 517-622-7925 |
DDA Board Members
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DDA Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Adam R. Smith
City Manager / Municipal ExecutivePhone: 517-627-2149
- 2022 Best of Grand Ledge Photo Contest
- 09-07-2022 City Receives $1 M Grant for Major Downtown Improvements
- 10-06-2022 RFP - Design and Construction Engineering Services for Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge
- 2022-2023 DDA TIERED PRIORITIES (PDF)
- DDA First Amended Development Plan July 2007 (PDF)
- DDA Development Plan June 1993 (PDF)
- DDA District Map (PNG)
- Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce
- Liquor Licensing (PDF)
- Parks and Greenspace