Completed Projects

The Milford Downtown Development Authority updated its Downtown Plan as part of the Village’s Master Planning Process.  The Master Plan is under public review and can be found here.  This Plan is a broad vision for downtown and includes discussions about quality of life, walkability, greenspace, connection to nature, economic restructuring, business support, traffic, parking…

2023. SEE THE BEFORE AND AFTER CLICK HERE FOR INTERACTIVE PHOTO SLIDER           YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED, WE’VE “SOFT-OPENED”!! We’ve had a huge challenge with rain this July and August, so please bear with us as we work with the grass!   We’re staying on it through the fall, but we’ve removed…

The DDA is splitting the east- and westbound lanes on either side of the center stanchion at Commerce and the RR —as it is on Main Street.

Main Street was fully renovated in 2002. It’s time for a bit of a refresh.

Formally known as Kelsey Hayes, the TRW site was acquired in 2006.  The DDA was involved in the legal, real estate, and environmental planning was started

Issued RFP and conducted an engineering and feasibility study for the Liberty Street Underpass Project in concert with the Milford Parking Authority

The DDA provides conceptual design renderings for catalytic properties in concert with the property owners.

2020.
Renovation of downtown website

2020.
Designed and implemented Dining Deck Platforms in downtown Milford

2020.
Like many of our merchants downtown, our world completely changed. The DDA set aside normal practices and worked to help downtown through the pandemic.

Various times over the years, the DDA has assisted the Village with Parks and Rec initiatives.

2019.
Design, RFP and implementation of Dog Park. Donations and grants spearheaded by Keith Vandenbussche and the Village

2018.
Repair and replace decking, ballistrades and copper cupula. Donated by John Grissim

2017.
Road Improvements, landscaping

2016.
Design and replace wrought iron fencing. Volunteers led by John Grissim and the “Coffee Guys” at Americus. Thanks guys!

2015. Visit the Village’s website Central Park page.

Started 2012.  Completed 2014.
Fitting perfectly snug in the curve of the land, the amphitheater, located adjacent to the Albert Kahn Powerhouse and Pettibone Creek in Central Park, harmonizes beauty, function, architecture and natural features to create a signature piece of art for the whole community.

2006
Designed, developed and instituted a Walking Map designed by New Moon Visions

2011.
The building plan is triangular (like an iron)  and takes it’s shape from the historic alignment of the three roads. 

2011.
Renovation of downtown website.

2009.
Sharrows Bike Decal help both users to be aware of one another. We installed sharrows where complete bike lanes could not be installed.

2010.

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2009.
Designed and implemented the overhead banner and lighting system at Center Street on behalf of the Motley Lights Committee headed by Joe Strauss, designed by Sue Grissim

2009.
The Milford Trail is an important link connecting the Kensington Hike/Bike Trail to downtown Milford.

2007.

2007.
DDA, John Grissim, Dave Peterhans

2007.
Hired in 2007, Franco is a PR, Marketing and Digital Media firm that helps to put Milford Merchants on the map.

2008.
Design, build and install

2007.
Install a wayfinding plan to direct visitors to local places of interest with a cohesively designed signage system

2006.
Installed raised planter beds/pedestrian islands at the intersection of GM/Milford Road and at the Trestle at Canal and Main

2006 Designed, developed and instituted a Walking Map designed by New Moon Visions

2005.
Design and support the Memorial Project, designed and commissioned by the VFW and John Grissim

2003.
Issued the RFP, and governed the state grant to renovate the Ford Powerhouse on behalf of the Historical Society, headed by Judith Reiter

2003.
Expanded, designed and maintained the Overhead Flowerpots instituted by the Milford Beautification Commission headed by Carol Kerr

2003.
Issued the RFP and governed the contract to study downtown parking with the Milford Parking Authority

2002.
Complete renovation and resurfacing of Main Street from Huron to Commerce.

2002.
Complete renovation of the streetscape Designed Sue Grissim and the DDA.

2001.
Commissioned initial rendering/feasibility of Liberty Street Underpass

2001.
Resurfaced Liberty Street from Union to Main

2001.
Facilitated the funding, design and development of the Heritage Wheel Sculpture Project, designed by Heiner Hertling; volunteer fundraising and implementation headed by Jeff Heyn and Denise Tyler

2000.
Restored Summit Street and North Milford Road to Village boundaries. Negotiated with all adjacent property owners for curbing, driveways and landscaping improvements. Aided by Village DPS

1999.
Secured easements on both sides of Milford Road to incorporate a curb and plantings along both sides.

1999.
Completely restored North Milford Road, from Commerce Road to Summit Street

1998.
Redeveloped the Mill Pond with grants, volunteer labor and private contributions. Fountain donated by John Grissim

1997.
Initated a marketing, logo and advertising campaign for downtown

1997.
First onstreet Farmer’s Market instituted during the Huron Street Renovation Project

1997.
Completely restored Huron Street

1998.
Led a team of volunteers to create a Plan for the entire commercial district corridor with help from Grissim Metz and Associates

1998.
Developed the Tax Increment Financing Plan, which captured hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars that was leaving the community

1993.
Converted Union Street from a street to a parking lot; added over 100 parking spaces; revamped landscaping around Center Street and Union Street. John Grissim design

1992. Park has a pathway, benches, garden area and birdhouses.

1990.
Added wrought iron fencing, trees, flowerbeds. John Grissim design

1988.
Remove the street, create a park, fountain, gazebo, wrought iron fencing. John Grissim design.

1985.
Instituted downtown plantings that continue today in partnership with the Milford Business Association and the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce

1985.
Widened the sidewalks, added street trees and beds, removed diagonal parking.