The mission of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is to encourage historic preservation, to create and implement development plans, to promote economic growth, and to correct and prevent deterioration in the District.

About Downtown Jackson

Downtown Jackson is the city’s center for commerce and entrepreneurship, employing thousands at large businesses such as the CMS Energy Headquarters and small family-owned enterprises such as shoe stores, tailors, restaurants and jewelers. More businesses are moving into Downtown every day – investing in its thriving sense of community and culture and catering to the increasing number of people who are making Downtown Jackson their home.

DDA Business Resource Guide