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HIGHLAND DDA - ESTABLISHED 2004
In 2004 the DDA/TIF (Downtown Development Area/Tax Increment Financing) agreement was put into place and Highland’s DDA was created. The DDA is a designated area that allows a “capture” of tax dollars to finance projects that encourage economic development. The “capture” of DDA tax dollars is the difference between the 2004 “base” value and today’s “taxable” value. Only the increase - or decrease is “captured” thus encouraging a motivated DDA board. This does not increase taxes. In Highland the DDA “captures” Oakland County and OCC tax dollars that would otherwise go into Oakland county and OCC budgets. The DDA also “captures” from Highland General, Fire, Police and Library tax dollars.
Some projects financed by the DDA include lamp posts, sidewalks, road paving, signage, business, building facade improvements and community events such as concerts and the December tree lighting.
There is not a township wide millage for the DDA. Millages are taxed over the entire township. The DDA capture only affects the parcels within the DDA. DDA boundaries are up & down Milford Road starting at Wardlow to the North and ending just before Rowe to the South. It also includes the Library to Save- A-Lot along M 59 and on Livingston from the railroad tracks to the Fire Hall.
The goal of a DDA is to encourage economic growth in a designated area resulting in increased value – hopefully affecting surrounding areas too.
MISSION
Who we are & what we do: The Highland Downtown Development Authority (HDDA) is dedicated to the promotion of economic growth and historic preservation in Highland Station and surrounding business districts.
VISION
What we see for the future: Our vision for the Highland Station district is to return Highland Station to its place as the center of our community and a destination within the region. One Where attractive historical homes, vibrant small businesses, and healthy lifestyle amenities appeal to people of all ages.
MAIN STREET OAKLAND COUNTY
Highland was named a Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) community on September 21, 2005. MSOC is an economic development program, specifically targeted to provide downtown management training and technical assistance to the 30 traditional downtowns in the County. Their mission is "to maximize the economic potential and to preserve the heritage and sense of place of Oakland County's historic commercial districts by encouraging and facilitating the use of the Main Street Four Point Approach which emphasizes economic development within the context of historic preservation." The National Trust Main Street Center offers a comprehensive commercial district revitalization strategy that has been widely successful in towns and cities nationwide.
We believe that the Main Street structure is worth adopting! The structure of the governing board (the HDDA) and four subcommittees not only divides the workload and clearly delineates responsibilities, but also builds consensus and cooperation among the various stakeholders. Coincidentally, the four points of the Main Street approach correspond with the four forces of real estate value, which are social, political, physical, and economic.
The HDDA Board is made up of residents, business owners & operators, township officials and staff. Our HDDA Board meets once per month, on the third Wednesday at 6:15 p.m.
HDDA Board
Rick Hamill (Township Supervisor)
Roscoe Smith – HDDA Chairperson
Michael Zurek – HDDA Vice-Chair
Christina Hamill – Treasurer
Matt Barnes
Cassie Blascyk
Taylor Dehaan
Dale Feigley
Jennifer Frederick
Andy West
Michael Zeolla
Melissa Dashevich – Executive Director
Cathy Tiderington– Recording Secretary
Contact Information:
Melissa K. Dashevich "Missy"
Highland DDA
205 W. Livingston Road
Highland, MI 48357
HDDA Board Meeting Schedule
All Meetings are held at 6:15 p.m.
Location
Highland Station House
205 W. Livingston Road, Highland, MI 48357
Meeting Dates
January 17, 2024
February 21, 2024
March 20, 2024
April 17, 2024
April 18, 2024 Joint Board Meeting with Planning Commission at 205 N. John Street at 7:30p.m.
May 15, 2024
June 19, 2024
July 17, 2024
August 21, 2024
September 18, 2024
October 16, 2024
November 20, 2024
December 18, 2024 - Tenative
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CURRENT DDA PROJECTS
Business Roundtable-February
Volunteer Open House - March
Ladies Day Out - April
Founds Day Parade and Festival - May
Window Restoration Workshop-May
Farmers Market- June thru October
DIA-Inside/Out Program- June
Red White and Blues Festival - June
Sidewalk Sales and Sidewalk Chalk Contest- July
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series - July through August
Investigate and Apply for Movies in the Park-POP Grant- August
Enhancement and Maintenance of Landscaping- Adopt a Garden Program
Downtown Days Food Fest-September
Haunted Highland-October
Participate and Promote Small Business Saturday with Oakland County - November
Holiday Ladies Night Out - November
Festival of Trees- Month of December
Tree Lighting and Kris Kringle Market - December
Façade and Signage grants - Year Round
Rental Subsidy Grant - Year Round
Live Highland Shop Highland Campaign
Research and consider classes for businesses in the the district.
Partner with Oakland County for Business stabilization teams for small businesses.
Continue Wayfinding Program-Focus on Pedestrian Signage
Mural on Train Bridge-Research and Grant Writing
New Banners along South Milford Road
Colasantis Boardwalk-Engineering Study and Investigation
COMPLETED DDA PROJECTS
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Wayfinding Signage Installation along Milford Road
Milford and Livingston Road Gardens- Adopt a Garden program with local volunteers including, maintenance and planting.
Highland Farmers' Market
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series (Partnered with the Highland Township Public Library to bring a classical concert to series)
Summer Side Walk Sales and Sidewalk Chalk Contest
Partnered with Township regarding the Founders Day Parade & Festival and the Red, White and Blues Festival by marketing and sponsoring activities.
Partnered with Oakland County for Shop Small Saturday, marketing, promoting & participation.
Spring Ladies Day Out
Holiday Ladies Night Out (Partnered with W.O.T.A. and the H.W.L.B.A)
Holiday Photo Spots around town
Tree Lighting and Kris Kringle Market
Festival of Trees
Social Media Video Grants
Publication and Distribution of Shopping and Dining Guide
Awarded 2 Façade and 2 Signage Grants to local businesses
Launched Downtown Days Food Fest event
Lights on Livingston-Awarded Placemaking Grant from MSOC
Haunted Highland-Awarded Placemaking Grant from MSOC
Investigate Boardwalk Replacement-Sidewalk Connectivity
FUTURE DDA PROJECTS
Continue ongoing projects
Murals and Art Installations
Streetscape Improvements
CONTRACTS
4 HDDA COMMITTEES
What does each committee do? Take a look at the annual work plans to find out. Each committee has its own work plan that helps the members stay focused and communicate its activities to the community. All committees are looking for new members. Below are descriptions of each of the four committees. If you are interested in this opportunity to participate in the creation of your community, please call the HDDA office at 248.887.7200 or send an email to highlanddda@gmail.com.
Organization
This committee clarifies the mission, does strategic planning, defines goals & objectives and manages volunteer force.
Design
This committee identifies & defines architectural character, creates design standards and architectural guidelines, supports design, wayfinding & infrastructure improvement programs. Please call if you wish to attend this committee, meeting times vary.
Promotion
This committee prepares market analyses, manages public relations, creates a visual identity/logo, and builds advertising/media/publicity campaigns.
Economic Restructuring
This committee works to create a broad mix of retail, service and housing, strives for healthy competition among businesses, recruits businesses, identifies opportunities for rehabilitation and/or development.