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Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority, as established by State Statute, Act 197 of 1975, is composed of thirteen members of whom twelve members shall be appointed by the Mayor and subject to approval by a majority vote of the City Council for four-year terms. At least seven members of the Board must have a property interest in the Downtown Development District and the City of Troy's Mayor serves as the Boards thirteenth member. The DDA engages in long-range planning for the downtown area; land acquisition and improvement; building construction and improvement, and acquisition and improvement of public facilities for revitalizing the City of Troy's downtown area. City Liaison: Mark Miller, Acting Assistant City Mgr/Economic Development Services, 248.524.3330. Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 am at Troy City Hall. To confirm a meeting date, call 248.524.3330.

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Publications & Resources

Troy Economic Resource Guide - This guide highlights the many wonderful reasons for businesses to choose the City of Troy as their home. Troy is home to 6,000 businesses that employ 125,000 people. While maintaining it's hometown charm, the City is a vibrant business and technology center and a community recognized for our civic spirit and quality of life. Discover why the City is the greatest to live, work, learn, play, and operate a business.
Downtown Development Authority Brochure - Examine the responsibilities of the DDA and the variety of projects that have been undertaken since the committee's formation in 1993.
SEMCOG Community Profile - A comprehensive study of various facets of the Troy community, including in depth looks at the City's population, economy and jobs, housing, transportation, land use, and more.
Annual Financial Summary - This publication is an overview of the comprehensive annual financial report.
Oakland County - The official Web site for Oakland County, Mich. Offices are located at 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Dept. 412, Pontiac, MI 48341-0412, 248.858.0720
Big Beaver Corridor Study - The ultimate goal of the Big Beaver Corridor Study is to establish the design framework for Big Beaver Road as a world class boulevard. The study process has resulted in a plan that will fundamentally change the corridor from a traffic-dominant highway to a mixed use urban center, a very dramatic and forward-thinking idea.
Benefits Analysis for Enhancement of Big Beaver - This analysis was prepared for Troy’s Downtown Development Authority by The Chesapeake Group, Inc. The effort entailed defining primary direct and indirect benefits that are likely to accrue as a result of their investment in the redevelopment efforts associated with the Big Beaver Corridor.
Master Plan - On August 14, 2006, the City Council, in agreement with the findings of the Planning Commission, initiated the process of preparing the City of Troy Master Plan, including sub area plans for Big Beaver Road, Maple Road, Stephenson Highway and Rochester Road, and that the Big Beaver Road Corridor Study be incorporated as a part of this process.