Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
Established by Title 1, Chapter 7 of the City Code, adopted May 10, 1982 and amended on September 15, 2003.
Bylaws amended May 3, 2010 by R-10-133

Purpose
To implement the public improvements program outlined in the Downtown Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan adopted by City Council on November 22, 1982. The DDA has authority granted to it by Public Act No. 197 of 1975, as amended. The overall goal of the Authority is to undertake public improvements and other activities that have the greatest impact in strengthening the downtown area and attracting new private investments to the DDA area.

Special Qualifications for Appointment
Qualifications are set by MCL 125.1654

Meeting Times and Frequency
This is a permanent committee that meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month, at noon, 301 E. Huron, 2nd Floor.

Membership/Committee Composition
Members are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council
12 members, 4-year staggered terms

• The City Administrator or Mayor
• At least one DDA district resident
• At least six persons who have an interest in property located in the district or are officers, members, trustees, principals, or employees of a legal entity having an interest in property in the district
• Up to four at-large members

Contact Info
Maura Thompson, DDA Executive Director
415 N. Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
mthompson@a2dda.org
734-994-6697