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Jay Fowler Executive Director 456-3034 |
Mission StatementThe City of Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority was created in 1979 to promote economic growth and revitalization and encourage historic preservation within the central business district. The DDA seeks to reverse historical trends that have led to loss of population, jobs, businesses, and the quality of life within the downtown area. |
Vision Statement
The VISION of the Downtown Development Authority is to be recognized as the organization providing key leadership in the development of a market driven, dynamic downtown. This market driven dynamic downtown will enjoy competitive, fully leased offices, a wide range of housing options, and unique retail offerings including a range of dining and entertainment.
About the DDA
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a development agency responsible for many improvements in the downtown area. DDA projects have contributed greatly to the growth and development of downtown. Using incremental property taxes collected from downtown properties, the DDA has financed many public improvements, which have led to unprecedented private investment.
Since 1980, the DDA has invested about $120 million in various improvement projects. This investment has leveraged, directly and indirectly, over $2 billion in private and institutional investment within the downtown area. The DDA has supported many notable projects, including the construction of the Van Andel Arena, expansion of the convention center (now known as DeVos Place), construction of the Interurban Transit Partnership's Rapid Station Transit Center, reconstruction of Monroe Center and Rosa Parks Circle, construction of Heartside Park, reconstruction of historic Ionia Avenue and many other downtown streets, and construction of the new Grand Rapids Art Museum.
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