Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) develops programs and projects which are aimed at improving downtown East Lansing including new business development, business recruitment and retention, downtown beautification, public improvements, marketing and promotion. Members must consist of commissioners that own or manage commercial property in the downtown and one member who lives within the DDA District.

DDA Committees


Meetings

  • Meetings take place the fourth Thursday of every month @ noon
  • City Hall
    Conference Room A
    410 Abbot Road
    East Lansing, MI 48823

Public Meeting Notice


  • DDA will hold an Informational Meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room A located on the second floor of City Hall at 410 Abbot Road. This meeting will be to share projects completed over the last year and discuss future plans in the DDA district.
Downtown Development Authority Seal

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Agendas & Minutes | View Agendas & Minutes (prior to August 27, 2015)

Upcoming Public Hearings


  • A Public Hearing (PDF) will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 12 p.m. in East Lansing City Hall, Conference Room A, 410 Abbot Road. 

Members


  • Jeff Kusler
    Term expires: 2020
  • Mike Krueger
    Term expires: 2019
  • Eric Sudol, East Lansing Marriott
    Term expires: 2020
  • Lynsey Little Clayton
    Term expires: 2020
  • Peter Dewan, Chair
    Term expires: 2021
    
  • James Croom, Vice Chair Term expires: 2021
  • Jill Rhode
    Term Expires: 2022
  • Luke Hackney
    Term Expires: 2022
  • Greg Ballein
    Term Expires: 2022
  • Mark S. Meadows, Mayor
  • George Lahanas, Executive Secretary

City Staff

Apply for a Vacancy


Submit a Board / Commission Application (PDF) to apply for an appointment to the Downtown Development Authority.