Downtown Development Authority

The Pinconning Downtown Development Authority was formed in 1989 with the goal of continually improving the functioning and economic development throughout the DDA district area, which includes the M-13 and Kaiser St business corridors. Here’s a deeper dive into DDA history. Over the years, many local businesses have benefited from our Business Improvement Program.

We look forward to continually improving the commercial districts for a prosperous Pinconning, Michigan.

 

DDA Current Projects:

Community Building Improvements

The DDA, in partnership with the (FPCC) - Friends of the Pinconning Community Center (a 501-C-3 volunteer non-profit organization), has made many renovations to enhance our historical Pinconning Community Center (PCC) structure to promote community usage and accessibility for public usage via recreation programs, community event hosting and private rentals. We’ve streamlined the rental process for the public's use of the building for events. If you are interested in renting the Community Building, please contact us here or call Cliff at 989-450-0753.

The facility now has a warming kitchen for events. It will also be used by the Area Agency on Aging for senior programs and meals, which are planned in the future by this organization at the center. Additionally, the PCC is a natural emergency shelter for our community. The DDA and FPCC have successfully funded many of the upgrades and improvements with grants to support the continual growth of the Pinconning Community Center for our community.

 

Gateway Entrance Signage for City of Pinconning

The DDA has funded the implementation of three new ‘Welcome’ signs upon entering the City of Pinconning. These are automatic signs that allow Public Service Announcements and area business advertisements to be displayed for all residents and tourists. Strategically, these signs will be maintained and improved by the Pinconning Linwood Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested in advertising, please inquire here or call Lorie at 989-313-0953.

 

Doc Letchfield Park/Recreation Programs

The DDA has funded many improvements to Doc Litchfield Park, including new structures (pavilion, concession building, batting cages & more) along with baseball/softball field improvements for youth recreation programs and promotion of community events in the park, such as the annual Pinconning CheeseTown Festival. The Pinconning Community Center also adjoins the park area, which enhances the recreation usage at the park by youth program organizers.

 

Immediate Past Projects:

Beautification

Take a look at some of our welcoming Christmas decor,seasonal banners & flags, and streetscape beautification projects performed seasonally by the DDA to enhance the beauty of our city!

 

Area Wide Website

The DDA operates and maintains this area-wide website to put Pinconning on the map by promoting Pinconning area resources, a business directory, a community calendar, and more. Have a community event to share?  Let us know, and we can share it on this website! The City of Pinconning government also shares this site for information on city services and a payment portal for city taxes and services.

 

Ongoing Projects:

Fund to Update City Planning Strategies

The City of Pinconning’s Master, Strategic, Target Market & Facade Theme Plans were last updated over 25 to 30 years ago.It is the DDA's goal to upgrade the City planning tools by supporting in cooperation the City Government to update all these strategic plans to encourage economic investment and growth in our community and assist with cooperation of all entities in our area via potential partnerships, to avoid duplication of assets and streamlining the process of maintaining community buildings and parks that the future funding of these may entities require with planned improvements.

 

Cooperative Projects with the City Government

The DDA will pursue cooperative projects with the City of Pinconning administration and government to partner with the common goals to enhance the commercial districts in the city via public/private investments and by assisting in mutually beneficial projects outlined in this DDA Development Plan.  The DDA will also provide support in pursuit of the many grants available for the City Government to apply for funding for projects that will benefit our city and DDA District. Since 1990, the DDA has invested over $3,000,000.00 in community enhancement and improvement projects. We hope to continue this achievement to our next renewal date of 2040.

 

DDA Members