Committees

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority follows a Main Street approach a preservation-based method of downtown revitalization. The approach consists of activities which, when accomplished in conjunction with each other, are an effective strategy for redeveloping distressed downtown areas. For each point, a working committee exists which formulates and implements plans and programs that fall under its area of responsibility:

Marketing Promotions

Engages in activities to define the district’s image and to sponsor promotional events like a Farmers Market, Third Thursday, Classic Car show, Community Garden, and Holiday Decorations. Create and develop marketing material used to promote DDA activities.

Design

The Design Committee discusses and advances façade rehabilitation, streetscape & landscape improvements, business appearance and architectural style.

Grant Program

Conducts market analyses, business recruitment and retention efforts and real estate to revitalize building components of commercial buildings in the business district consistent with Building Design Standards and criteria adopted by the Downtown Development Authority.

Committee Members

Design:

1.  Dennis Luke *
2.  Cynthia Riviera
3.  Angelo DeGuilio
4.  Jennifer Carbonaro
5.  Tracy Fressel

Grant Program:

1.  Shelly Keenan *
2.  Gail Boomer  
3.  Angelo DeGuilio
4.  Tom Gunderson
5.  Dennis Luke

Marketing & Promotions: (Car Show, Farmers Market, 3rdThurs, Street Fair)

1. Tom Cosgrove *
2. Cynthia Riviera *
3. Angelo DeGuilio
4. Tim Estheimer
5. Tom Gunderson

Farmer’s Market:

1.  Tom Cosgrove *
2.  Tim Estheimer
3. 

Third Thursday:

1.  Tom Cosgrove *
2.  Tom Gunderson
3. 

Community Garden:

1.  Tom Cosgrove *
2.  Gail Boomer
3. 

*Denotes Chairperson