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Learn More About The DDA

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) of Grosse Ile was first established in 1993, as a result of Mike Johnson's desire to develop a more viable downtown district on Macomb Street - the heart of Grosse Ile's business district. At this time, Bruce Sells (former Township Supervisor) appointed the first board of the DDA.


The mission of the DDA is to grow, strengthen and promote the economic health and vitality of our downtown business district on Macomb Street, while generating a greater connection with our residents and island guests. It is authorized under the current Public Act 57 of 2018 by the state of Michigan, which replaced the original Public Act 197 of 1975.


The DDA is under the supervision and control of a Board, consisting of the Supervisor of the Township of Grosse Ile, and eight members appointed by the Supervisor - subject to approval by the Township Board of Trustees.


In accordance with Michigan state law, the DDA Board shall meet the following criteria:


(a) The members shall be appointed for a term of four years.
(b) At least a majority of the members shall be persons having an interest in property located in the downtown district or officers, members, trustees, principals, or employees of a legal entity having in interest in property located in the downtown district; and
(c) At least one of the members shall be a resident of the downtown district if 100 or more persons reside within the district.


Current DDA Board & Staff
James Budny, Township Supervisor & Liaison to the Township Board
Ron Moran, Board Chairperson
Eric Anderson, Board Member
Elizabeth Pemberton, Board Member
April Karn , Board Member
Marie Pucak , Board Member
Brad Ranly, Board Member
Bret Gergley, Board Member
Jerry Jacobson, Board Member
Ross Querro, Downtown Development Authority Director


70+

Businesses

10,682

Population

$113,644

Median Household Income

53

Average Resident Age

We want to share what we've been working on

DDA Master Plan

  1. Analyze Existing Conditions
  2. Activate Macomb Street Through a Public Engagement Process
  3. Identify Public Improvements For a Design Enhancement Plan
  4. Develop a Public Arts Plan

Master Plan 2020

Economic Enhancement Strategy

The Grosse Ile Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established in 1992 as a tool to promote economic growth and

development within the Macomb Street

business district. Under State Law, the DDA may capture tax increment revenues and expend funds toward economic development-related initiatives within the DDA District boundaries. 

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DDA TIF Plan

The Downtown Development Authority was first conceived in 1991 as a result of Mike Johnson's desire to develop a more viable downtown district on Macomb Street, the heart of Grosse lle's business district. In 1992 Supervisor Bruce Sells appointed the first board of the DDA.


The purpose of DDA is to attract people to Macomb Street. The DDA looks forward to Macomb being the place to walk, gather as a community, or simply visit.

DDA TIF Plan

Facade Improvement Grant

The Grosse Ile Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was created to

grow, strengthen & promote the economic health and vitality of our downtown business

district on Macomb Street, while generating a greater connection with our residents and

island guests. The purpose of the DDA is to attract people and businesses to Macomb

Street.


Our Grant program provides funding to owners of new businesses moving to the DDA

District or existing businesses that expand or improve their current presence within the

district.


A maximum of $5,000.00 will be awarded to Grant Recipients.

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