Articles tagged: Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority

Ypsilanti DDA awards $20K grant to AATA for improvements at Ypsilanti Transit Center

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Posted: 15 hours ago

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority has awarded the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority a $20,000 grant to go toward $500,000 in improvements at the Ypsilanti Transit Center. Read more »

Ypsilanti DDA may install security cameras to deter illegal dumping

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Posted: May 24, 2013

Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority Director Tim Colbeck said installing security cameras may be one way to stop recurring illegal dumping downtown. Read more »

Should Ypsilanti's Depot Town district expand?

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Posted: Apr 17, 2013

Ypsilanti's Depot Town district might expand within the next few years, as the Downtown Development Authority begins to examine ways it can improve the continuity of the area. Read more »

Ypsilanti to consider extensive wayfinding signage project in 2013

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Posted: Mar 25, 2013

Have you ever needed help finding your way around Ypsilanti? If so, the city hopes to correct that problem by launching a comprehensive wayfinding project, that would replace and install several new signs around the city over the course of two to three years. Read more »

Ypsilanti DDA offering $30K in grants to business owners

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Posted: Mar 04, 2013

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority has announced the fourth round of its Building Rehabilitation and Facade Grant Program, after seeing a large amount of success in last year's program. Read more »

with poll: Ypsilanti train depot: One target of proposed DDA policy to revitalize vacant properties

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Posted: Nov 28, 2012

A vacant train depot in Ypsilanti near Depot Town is a target of the Downtown Development Authority, which is considering creating a policy to address bank-owned and habitually vacant properties. Read more »

Ypsilanti Courier: Ypsilanti DDA seeks more benefits from Michigan Main Street program

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Posted: Nov 16, 2012

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority voted Thursday to maintain its associate-level membership with the Michigan Main Street Center program, the Ypsilanti Courier reported. The program, which is funded by the state, encourages the economic development ... Read more »

Ypsilanti DDA may push for Saturday parking enforcement in downtown

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Posted: Oct 29, 2012

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority is considering recommending enforced Saturday parking in hopes of combating overnight, long-stay parking and to increase the number of spaces available for possible business patrons. Read more »

$40K in facade improvement grants available to Ypsilanti businesses

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Posted: Oct 23, 2012

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority has set aside $40,000 for its 2012 round of the Facade Improvement Grant program. Read more »