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Lake Orion DDA Priorities for 2019
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The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of Directors met at a special meeting on January 8th to plan the priorities for the upcoming fiscal year (July 2019-June 2020).
The DDA Board is responsible for the oversight of the Downtown District, a set of properties from which a portion of the taxes are collected. These funds are to be used for economic and community development. The DDA Board is comprised of stakeholders within the district, such as property owners, merchants and residents who have been appointed by the Village Council, as required by State law.
All of the board members are volunteers, dedicated to supporting and improving their community. For a look at what the DDA, its staff, volunteers, sponsors and stakeholders achieved last year, take a look at this newsletter.
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The DDA Board looked over a list of items based upon the current list of priorities as well as more ideas suggested by other people in the district. The list included a brief description, an approximate cost, as well as a timeline needed to make the project happen.
They reviewed the potential priorities based upon the the item's ability to:
- Attract and keep customers.
- Affect property values.
- Affect the merchants' bottom line.
At the end of the evening, a motion was made to approve the following list of priorities:
- DDA/TIF Plan (updating the long-term development plan for approval by Village Council)
- Parking (more spaces, better sidewalks and improved lots)
- Marketing (promotion, events, place-making and beautification)
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or DDA Board member, please contact Executive Director, Molly LaLone at 248-693-9742.
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The Lake Orion DDA is to dedicated to creating an environment in which businesses, people and organizations can thrive.
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Office Hours
9-5 Monday through Friday |
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Downtown Lake Orion in 2016: Over $1.6 million in private investment, 6 building rehabilitation's and renovations, 4 new businesses opened, 11 new jobs, 486 volunteer hours donated, 43 special events, and $4,911 sponsorship received.
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