Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority

Depot Town has been designated as a "Social District" by the Ypsilanti City Council. It gives the area the opportunity to apply for special permits from the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The holiday shopping season is well underway. For many small business owners and retailers, the month of December can determine whether they finish the year in the black. That’s where the notion of “Think Local First” can make a difference. How will it turn out in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti this year? WEMU's David Fair and A2Y Regional Chamber Executive Vice President Andy LaBarre find out in their talk with Ypsilanti DDA director Elize Jekabson and Ashley Schafer, the Executive Director of Main Street Ann Arbor.

A program that provides direct cash payments to expectant mothers and families is coming to Ypsilanti. Rx Kids will officially begin enrollment December 1. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority's "Explore Ypsi" Initiative finished its third year this holiday season. It is a program in partnership with EMU intended to help new students and faculty get off campus to explore Ypsilanti and get connected with local business owners. For this week’s “On the Ground Ypsi,” Concentrate Media’s Rylee Barnsdale is joined by Ypsilanti DDA executive director Elize Jekabson to explain how the program works, how it has evolved in its third year and what the future may hold.

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority (DDA) have opened up bids for construction planners to renovate the Ballard Street Parking Lot. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Ypsilanti-based residential real estate company Yarrow hopes to uplift local business in downtown Ypsi with its recent purchase of 114 West Michigan Avenue. This building was formerly occupied by the Unicorn Feed and Supply Gift Shop and is currently home to the event venue Yours Truly. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale was joined by Yarrow co-founder Dylan Cinti to talk about this expansion and what it means for both his company and for Ypsilanti's downtown spaces and small business owners.

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority is looking to improve the Freighthouse space and a public area on Water Street. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has awarded $300,000 to the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority. The funds will be used for facade…

Funding for a Depot Town stop on a new Amtrak rail line could be closer to reality. In a letter to the Ypsilanti City Council, lobbyist Kirk Profit says…

Local efforts to restore Ypsilanti's historic Freighthouse have entered a new phase. Ypsilanti City Council Member Pete Murdock is calling on the city and…