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As shown below, the DDA District is located in the east-central portion of Grosse Ile Township, Michigan, generally encompassing the lands along Macomb Street between Meridian Road and East River Road. Grosse Ile Township encompasses the island of Grosse Ile, as well as other smaller islands, within the Detroit River, near the mouth of Lake Erie.

Grosse Ile Township is within Wayne County, the most populous county in the State of Michigan with more than 1.75 million residents. Wayne County, in Southeastern Michigan, includes the city of Detroit and numerous suburban communities to the west and south of Detroit.

The Island Community is considered part of metropolitan Detroit. However, as an island within the Detroit River, Grosse Ile Township is physically “separated” from the mainland portion of Wayne County. Vehicular access to Grosse Ile Township is may possible by two bridges: the toll bridge (northern-most) and the free bridge (southern-most). These bridges provide access to the neighboring communities of Gibraltar, Riverview, Trenton, Woodhaven and Wyandotte. Access to the remainder of metropolitan Detroit is provided by key transportation routes including Interstate 75 and Fort Street.

For more data regarding Grosse Ile, we encourage you to visit SEMCOG's Community Explorer here.

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70+

Businesses

10,682

Population

$113,644

Median Household Income

53

Average Resident Age

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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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