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Downtown Development Authority promotes Northville
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The 4th of July Parade isn't the only promote economic growth by combin-
unique attraction offered in the The purpose ing public and private resources to
Northville community. Efforts of the help drive development.
Downtown Development Authority to of the DDA The Northville Downtown
help keep local businesses alive and is to enhance Development Authority (DDA) was
flourishing during the pandemic have established by city ordinance nearly 44
made the streets of downtown the quality of life years ago in August 1978 under
Northville a destination for visitors for residents. Michigan Public Act 197.
from throughout the area and offer The Authority is permitted to per-
attractions unique to the community. form activities such as analysis of eco-
During the pandemic, as nearly half The purpose of the DDA is to nomic changes taking place in the
of businesses in the country failed, the enhance the quality of life for the resi- downtown district; long range planning
Northville Downtown Development dents of the greater Northville area for the downtown area; land acquisi-
Authority (DDA) efforts proved so suc- through revitalization of the downtown tion and improvement; building con-
cessful, several features, including business district. The DDA also acts as struction, improvement, rehabilitation,
some street closures, will remain in an advocate for a safe, clean, and maintenance and operation; and con-
place until Nov. 7 following a recent attractive central business district. As struction and maintenance of public
vote of members of the city council. part of its mission, the DDA works to facilities such as sidewalks, parking