Interlochen Downtown Development Authority
Board of Directors
The Interlochen Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board is composed of dedicated community leaders, business owners, and township representatives committed to fostering economic growth and enhancing the vitality of Interlochen’s downtown district. Board members bring diverse perspectives and expertise, working collaboratively to support local businesses, plan infrastructure improvements, and promote community engagement.
Vice-Chair - Eric Gray - Interlochen Center for the Arts
Secretary - Adriann Woodward - Lakewood Properties
Treasurer - Amanda DenBoer - CNA - District Resident
Board Member - Laurie Bouwman - Bouwman Realty Group
Board Member - Bill Collin - Edward Jones
Board Member - Carl Fedewa - CPA, Old Barn Accounting
Board Member - Patrick McDonald - Township Resident
Board Member - Marv Radtke/Roy Volkening - Supervisor/Dep. Supervisor
Development Plan
Section 1 7 of Public Act 197 requires that when tax increment financing is used to finance a development, a development plan must be prepared containing all of the information required by Section l 7(2). This development plan follows the requirements mandated by Section 1 7 by providing the required information in a format corresponding to the lettered paragraphs of Section l 7(2) of the Public Act.
Accomplishments/Projects/Promotions
Sculptures - We jointly purchased numerous aluminum sculptures for placement at various locations in the district pursuant to our development plan goal of public art installations
Trail - We obtained easements, contracted for design and engineering, advocated successfully for path clearing by the township, are seeking bids for partial trail construction. and we are planning for fund raising, pursuant to our development plan goals ofbike lane improvements, new civic facilities, and residential improvement
Light Up Interl0chen - We have made annual contributions to Light-Up Interlachen, a chamber event, and purchased decorative storage sheds to store the lights and equipment in the off season, pursuant to our development plan goal offacilitating community events
Website - We have contracted for website design and hosting pursuant to our development plan goal of website development to keep the community informed
Sidewalk in Village - We are in early stages of planning a sidewalk from First Street to Eleventh Street, as an extension of our trail, pursuant to our development plan goal of sidewalks in the village
Decorative Street Lighting - We are in the early stages of exploring decorative street lighting along J Maddy Parkway, pursuant to our development plan goal of streetscape
Tart/Betsie Valley Trail Connection - We are in the early stages of planning for connecting the district to the Betsie Valley Trail, and possibly the TART Trail, pursuant to our development plan goal ofregional trail connections
Community Thanksgiving Dinner - We have contributed to a free, community Thanksgiving dinner pursuant to our development plan goal of facilitating community events
Current DDA Contracts
Wade Trim
We have contracted for design and engineering services from Wade Trim for the proposed recreational trail.
Byte Productions, LLC.
We have contracted for web design and hosting services from Byte Productions to keep the public informed.
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