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Listed below are the major accomplishments of the DDA since 2003.
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Revised its Tax Increment
Financing and Development Plan
Developed a Strategic Plan for
downtown, a process which
included several “town hall”
meetings attended by residents,
business owners, governmental
agencies, and other interested
parties
Was instrumental in developing a
City Center Overlay District zoning
ordinance, which enhances the
community core by providing for
higher density residential uses and
commercial uses in the downtown
area
Was instrumental in developing a
sidewalk use permit ordinance,
which allows businesses to apply
for permission to use the sidewalk
space for temporary signs, outdoor
seating and sales.
Developed a marketing study
Was successful in attracting the
children’s museum to Fennville
Purchased vacant property &
removed blighted empty buildings
in anticipation of a major 'City
Central Redevelopment Project' on
Main Street
Worked with City to replace trees in
the downtown area
Developed a facade loan program
for downtown businesses
Developed a Small Town Design
Initiative
Developed an interpretive panel for
the Allegan County Heritage Trail
Built a kiosk for community
information
Provide flowers and their
maintenance for the downtown area
Instrumental in developing the
notice of intent and application for
the Community Development Block
Grant for the New School & Street
Safety Enhancement project
Working with the City and the
Chamber of Commerce to plan the
2007 Goose Festival
Working on paving & landscaping
work for City Hall parking lot
Working on creating a Fennville
Farmer’s Market
 
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