Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established pursuant to Michigan Public Act 197 of 1975, as amended, and supports private investments, business growth, projects and activities through sponsorships and grants, capital improvements to public infrastructure and additional programs designed to increase economic activity. Funding for DDA programs comes from a number of sources such as grants and captured tax increments, which are increases in property taxes that result from new investments.