Mission: The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) shall correct and prevent deterioration in the business districts, encourage historic preservation and the creation and implementation of development plans in the district, and promote economic growth in the DDA District. 

The DDA is funded through TIF (Tax Increment Financing), a government financing program. It contributes to economic growth and development by dedicating a portion of the increase in the tax base to improvements within the development area. 

 The DDA Board is comprised of 9 stakeholders from within the community and the DDA Director / City Manager. Coopersville City Council approves the allocation percentage and coordinates projects with the DDA for the enhancement of the Coopersville Community.