The Clinton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a group of business owners, governmental officials and residents (Board of Directors) working to improve the economic status and character of Gratiot in Clinton. Gratiot in Clinton is an area of Gratiot Avenue which is 2.5 miles long from 14 Mile on the south to bank of the Clinton River to the north. Click for a map showing the DDA area.

The DDA is organized under the Public Act 197 of 1975 and local ordinance 338.  The DDA was established in 2002. For the first three years, the DDA has focused on the development of a Tax Increment Financing Plan (needed to fund future projects) and the Gratiot Avenue Corridor Redevelopment plan for the district. Recent efforts have centered on the preparation of a Vision and Brand for the district.

The DDA has positioned itself to effectively take advantage of resources with the development of its first comprehensive Work Program and Budget.

The DDA welcomes your ideas and suggestions.  Please contact Carlo Santia, Planning Director for Clinton Township, c.santia@clintontownship-mi.gov