All the News for February

All the news from the February DDA Board Meeting and beyond…

Downtown Businesses

76-84 W. 14 Mile new tenant; PanDeMonium received a resolution from Council in order to apply for a Redevelopment Liquor License
25-29 S. Main; Blumz Florist, Grand Opening held on February 9 was well attended. Delighted to welcome Amanda and her team to Downtown Clawson as we join Holly and Ferndale in this growing business venture.
10 S. Main (former Hips); has been leased to the gift shop Down the Rabbit Hole. Another growing small business! Downtown Clawson will be their second store, joining the Canturbury Village location.
150 N. Main;(PNC property) Developers have begun the Planned Unit Development process for a multi-use 3-story development with apartment units and a small retail element. They presented their plan to the Planning Commission on February 13 but there was no vote and they will be scheduled for a future date in March

Commercial construction projects continue in and around the downtown

400 S. Main continues renovation for potential Loaded Dice brewery location
516 N. Main; townhome development building
436-456 W. 14 Mile, plans have been approved by Planning Commission for an apartment development. Demolition of the site is complete

Main Street

Downtown Master Plan Update. Survey results are being compiled for a future public meeting

Grant follow ups

Pedestrian crossing signal update: City engineering firm, AEW, has put the signal base repair and install of the High-Intensity crossWalk (HAWK) signal is out for bid

Committee Reports

Landscaping

Committee is reviewing locations and pricing for additional planters and will bring recommendations to the board

Other News

Downtown Clawson Dollars are available on com and limited bonus cards still remain. Think Easter, Mother’s Day or just a gift for no special reason. Remember these gift cards can be used throughout the downtown.
The Downtown Neighbors program has launched and we have begun delivering information packets to small businesses throughout the city. A membership program allows the DDA to extend benefits to businesses beyond the downtown and all independently owned brick and mortar Clawson businesses are invited.
- inclusion in all downtown events
- dining and food related businesses are invited into the Dine Clawson group which meets to support, share and promote this growing business segment.
- a listing in our online interactive Business Directory.
  - provides business listing, contact information, website link, all social media links, photos and driving directions

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