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The Downtown LaGrange Development Authority (DDA) Board and Merchants Association are made up of volunteers with full time jobs. The volunteers strive to keep the quality of life in downtown LaGrange an important community symbol, bringing value to downtown by:

• Community economic health
• Local quality of life
• Local pride
• Partnership between private and public schools
• Physical, historical, and cultural heritage
• Community Identity

Downtown LaGrange is an important part of a comprehensive downtown revitalization strategy, the “Main Street Approach”

“The Main Street Approach” to Commercial Revitalization – to develop a grassroots, preservation - based on revitalization strategies focused on leadership development among the multiple interest groups making up the foundation of a viable commercial center. The results are simple but, dramatic and based on four common revitalization elements:

Design: takes advantage of the visual opportunities inherent in virtually any traditional commercial center by directing attention to all of its physical elements

Promotion: takes many forms, but the aim is to create a positive image of the district in order to rekindle community pride in and ownership of the commercial area.

Economic Restructuring: strengthening the district’s economic assets while diversifying its economic base, converting unused or underutilized space into productive competitive property.

Organization: establishes consensus and cooperation by building partnerships among the various groups that have a stake in the future of the commercial district.

You can make a difference in your hometown. Volunteer. From one hour a day to one day a week, there is a opportunity that only you can fill. Call today to find out how you can help make a difference.