City Government > Boards, Commissions and Authorities > Downtown Development Authority
Aeric Ripley, Director - (989) 463-8336
Monthly meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Alma Municipal Building. (Meetings are subject to cancellation if no business is pressing. Please check this page for cancellation notices.)
The Alma Downtown Development Authority formed in 1996 and working with the City of Alma, serves to strengthen and support existing businesses and encourage new business opportunities in the downtown Alma Central Business District.
The DDA also works closely with the Alma Action Association to promote community activities to assist the downtown property owners and businesses in developing a viable downtown for the citizens of Alma and Gratiot County.
Download Documents:
DRAFT Minutes of Sept. 7, 2023 Special Mtg. (PDF)
DRAFT Minutes of July 26, 2023 (PDF)
DRAFT Minutes of April 26, 2023 (PDF)
DRAFT Minutes of March 22, 2023(PDF)
DRAFT Minutes of March 1, 2023 (PDF)
DRAFT Minutes of Dec. 20, 2022 (PDF)
DRAFT Minutes of Nov. 30, 3022 (PDF)
Minutes of Oct. 26, 2022 (PDF)
Minutes of Sept. 28, 2022 (PDF)
Minutes of July 27, 2022 (PDF)
Minutes of April 21, 2022 (PDF)
Minutes of March 10,2022 (PDF)
Minutes of February 10, 2022 (PDF)
Minutes of January 13, 2022 (PDF)
There is currently a vacant seat on the Downtown Development Authority, and we are accepting applications. Applicants must own or work at a property/business in the Downtown Development District or reside in the Downtown Development District. Please see the link below for an application and the District map. Applications can be submitted in person at the Alma Municipal Building or by email to sanderson@myalma.org. Questions? Please call the City Clerk at 989-463-8336.
DDA Boundary Map
Boards/Committees Applications
The DDA mission is to lead the community in the enhancement and revitalization of the downtown district by creating and implementing a development plan, to promote economic growth, and to encourage historic preservation and restoration of the historically significant buildings in the downtown and surrounding area.
Municipal Building Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
525 East Superior Street
Alma, Michigan 48801
Phone (989) 463-8336
Fax (989) 463-5574