Departments

Downtown Development

Director of Downtown & Community Development

Matt Lang

ddadirector@beavertonmi.org

(989) 272-3121

Downtown Development Authority

Purpose

“Our goal is to improve the community in any way possible, but all leading back to an improved climate for businesses including health and manufacturing and the attraction of customers, including new residents.” said current DDA Chair, Scott Govitz.

The DDA works through the creation of a special taxing district that is established when a plan is drawn up. The district is primarily the entire business frontage along M-18, Brown Street, and Industrial Park that allows for projects and spending receipts to then improve those areas with community input.

Documents

Members

  • Scott Govitz, Chair, Resident
  • Ray Nau, Mayor
  • Jennifer Harper, Council Member
  • Shannon Sirpilla, City Manager (non-voting)
  • Amy Tenwalde, Business
  • Cindy Trumble, Business
  • James Wyrembelski, Business
  • Kurt Grove, Business
  • Lou Stornello, Business
  • Michael Martin, Business
  • Autumn Matthews, Education

The Beaverton DDA, a separate and appointed board within the City, is comprised of two City Council members, a number of businesses owners, educators and others interested in improving the community and business climate.

Current Projects

News

Past Projects

  • Installation of existing streetscape along M-18 and Brown Street corridor
  • Parking improvements
  • Tree planting
  • Park improvements
  • Assistance in program offerings including music events
  • Farmers market
  • Sound and electrical system improvements in Ross Lake Park
  • Several business façade improvement grants
  • Entry signs to the community
  • Improvements to sidewalks
  • Seasonal Building Lights
  • Hanging flower baskets
  • MSHDA – NEP match grants

Meeting Info & Minutes

DDA Meetings are held at 5:15pm on the Second Monday of each month at Beaverton City Hall, 128 Saginaw Street.

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Contact

Phone

(989) 435-3511

Email

info@beavertonmi.org

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