Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

Visit the new downtownclawson.com site!

City Hall
425 N. Main Street
Clawson, MI 48017
248.435.5299 NEW!

Director E-Mail: ddadirector@cityofclawson.com
3rd Wednesday of each month, 4:00pm

This site will provide information about the DDA—who we are, how we are funded, the programs we offer and a media archive. To view a business directory, listing of available properties and information on current events, promotions and specials, please go to downtownclawson.com

The Clawson Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a public corporation established by Public Act 197 of 1975 with the intent of “halting property value deterioration and promoting economic growth of the downtown.” It is composed of a board of directors that represents residents, property owners, business owners, and others with an interest in the downtown area including, by statute, the mayor of Clawson.
The Clawson DDA is a mentoring community in Main Street Oakland County—a National Trust for Historic Preservation Main Street program aimed at revitalizing downtowns. The Main Street program is a successful program used by more than 2,000 communities nationwide. The four-step program focuses on Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Restructuring.

Our Vision

Downtown Clawson will be an attractive, vibrant business and residential center filled with distinctive shops and restaurants that make the downtown a destination and a friendly gathering place for residents and visitors to shop, eat and mingle.

Replacement of the pear trees in the DDA

Visit the arborday.org site for information on the Thornless Honeylocust tree that will replace the pear trees that were removed in the DDA. Also visit the Downtown Development Authority page about the tree replacement program.

Updated Friday, March 26, 2010