Welcome to the Village of Ravenna Downtown Development Authority

HISTORY
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was established on August 6, 2002 in accordance with Michigan State Law, Public Act No. 197 of 1975. The DDA is a non-profit public entity that focuses on the revitalization of the business district of Ravenna.

VISION
The Village of Ravenna DDA strives to make the downtown a vibrant space that will attract local residents, visitors, and boost commerce in the DDA district. The DDA is dedicated to enriching the lives of people living in Ravenna by supporting them through change and by enabling them to determine and develop their own community.

MISSION STATEMENT
The DDA seeks to correct and prevent deterioration in the downtown business district and to promote the economic growth of the DDA district. Currently DDA projects include:

1. Developing a Downtown Market Study of Ravenna which includes downtown market stategies, retail and commercial analysis, residential analysis, and economic analysis
2. Set-up a Façade Improvement Grant Program to assist businesses to improve visibility to the public

Market Study done in 2010:
This report presents specific strategy recommendations for retail, commercial, residential and economic growth through the next five to twenty years, and specifically for the Village of Ravenna, Michigan. Ravenna is located in Muskegon County, which is positioned along Lake Michigan’s eastern coastline. It is a relatively remote, small community that does not have a direct connection to an interstate highway, and is probably destined to remain a small community for the foreseeable future.

Click here to download the Village of Ravenna Downtown Market Strategy Report. 

Tax Increment Financing Plan Click here

Façade Grant and application:
The Village of Ravenna Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has determined that a portion of the revenues collected by the DDA should be used to enhance the building facades found in downtown Ravenna.  The DDA is adopting a plan for façade improvements in cooperation with private property owners to enhance the appearance of individual buildings, storefronts, and signs that improve the visual character of the downtown and plays a major role in the marketing success of the business district.

Click here to download the DDA Information Meeting Information

Click here to download the Facade Improvement Program Guidelines

Click here to download the Sign and Facade Improvement Grant Applications

Click to view Map of DDA District:  

The DDA Meets on the 3rd Monday of January, March, June, and September

Member's Name	Position	Business Name
Steve Dohm	Council	Village President                                   Term Exp:11/20/2023
Phil Annis	Chair	Phil Annis Insurance Agency                  Term Exp: 01/01/2025
Geoff Nelson	Member	Village of Ravenna DPW                        Term Exp:  01/01/2025
Dave Ruble	Member	Term Exp:  01/01/2026
Gordy Plescher	Council	Tibbet House Elder Care Home               Term Exp: 01/01/2024
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Member	Pastor of First Reformed Church            Term Exp: 01/01/2026
Jennifer Broton This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Member	Jennifer Ann's Boutique & Artisan Shop  Term Exp: 01/01/2027
Sarah Deal	Member	Ink Link                                               Term Exp: 01/01/2027
Andy Snoeyink This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.	Member	FULLScale CAD Services                            Term Exp: 01/01/2027