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About the DDA
The Milford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established by Village ordinance in 1982 under Michigan Public Act 197. The Milford Downtown Development Authority is a commercial district revitalization organization dedicated to improving the economic viability, beauty and historic significance of the DDA District.
Board of Directors
A thirteen member Board of Directors appointed by the Village Council, is chaired by Dale Feigley. Village President Thomas Nader serves on the Board and nominates members. Board Members represent businesses, property owners, and residents of the community. The DDA Board meets on the third Thursday of each month at the Milford Civic Center, 1100 Atlantic Street, at 7:30 a.m. and is open to the public. Scroll down this page to see current members.
Purpose
The Milford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a commercial district revitalization program dedicated to improving the economic viability, beauty and historic significance of the DDA District and by building an attractive environment in which people can shop, live and play. We closely follow the nationally recognized model for downtown revitalization: The National Main Street Center, an arm of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We do this by concentrating our efforts on public improvements through urban design and ordinance language, private developments, economic restructuring and business recruitment and retention.
Public Improvement Projects
Center Street Park
Main Street 1985
South Side Streetscape Enhancements
Riverview Park
Union Street Parking and Beautification Project
Mill Pond Pathway Project
Summit Street and North Milford Road Mill and Overlay Project
North Milford Road Reconstruction
GM/Milford Road Island
Liberty Street Improvements
Main Street ’02: Sidewalks and Road Improvements
Heritage Wheel Sculpture
Private Improvement Projects (site plan negotiations)
Huron Street Office Development
Milford Village Medical Center
Bondy Office Building on Main
Rite Aid Building
Mill Valley
Kroger Expansion
Bondy, North Milford Road
Taco Bell
McDonald’s
Hector & Jimmy’s
Commercial development north of Hector & Jimmy’s
Village Ordinance Revisions
Milford Corridor Plan Downtown Overlay District
Water and Sewer Fee Structure for Restaurants
Brownstone (townhouses in the downtown district) Language
Tax Increment Financing Plan
Sign Ordinance, downtown and allowing perpendicular signs
West Oakland Corridor Study
Parking fees/study
Other Projects
Downtown Market Analysis
Retail Consultation Seminars
Grant Writing
Volunteer Organization
Donations Fund Administration
Downtown Farmers’ Market
“Meet Me In Milford” logo/slogan development
Downtown Holiday Parking Program
Secured 2 DDA Liquor licenses
Downtown Pedestrian Signs
Downtown Walking Map
Maintenance of the DDA Projects through the District
Participated with the Road Commission in Oakland County regarding the proposed state trunkline linking 96 to 59
Set up a Resource Council for Main Street ’02 Project
DDA Website
“Meet Me In Milford” Window
Stickers Channel 7 Holiday Promotion Commercial
Main Street ’02 “there’s something in the air” slogan
Main Street ’02 Tool Kits
Main Street ’02 Shop and Dine Promotion
Main Street ’02 “Two Men and a Cart” Promotion
“Meet Me In Milford” Tissue Wrap Promotion
Milford Times Marketplace Ad
Milford Times Cooperative Advertising
Milford Calendar of Events
Main Street Sound System
Click here to see a map of the District
Any inquires regarding the DDA can be directed to Ann Barnette at: 248-684-9719 or below
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