| The Downtown Development Commission was initiated
by Mayor Elizabeth Baumgartner and the Borough Council in October of 1981,
following a study by Projects for Public Space, funded through a Dodge
Foundation Grant. The purposes of the Commission as
defined in Borough Ordinance (15-1.1) include:
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To study the future of the
downtown district in regard to its economic growth and development.
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To develop plans for the
redevelopment of the downtown district.
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To advise the downtown
community on improvements requiring private sector action.
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To advise the Mayor and Council
on improvements requiring local government action.
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To coordinate redevelopment
activities in the downtown district and foster a closer working relationship
between all segments of the Madison community.
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To analyze and plan for the
impact on the downtown district of development in other areas of the Borough.
Refer to
Chapter 15 of the Borough Code for more information about the DDC.
The Commission, with the help
of merchants, residents, and the non-profit community, underwrites and sponsors
four major events each year.
Have-A-Heart Sweater Drive – University Relations Committee
May Day – A town wide beautification, Public Improvement Committee
Madison’s
Farmers’ Market Committee – Fresh produce weekly July -October
Bottle Hill Day
– A Cultural Heritage Celebration - 1st Saturday of October
A Taste of Madison
College Students in Town
In addition, the group
works closely with the Chamber of Commerce, Historic Preservation Commission and other groups to
enhance the beauty and ambiance of Madison’s shopping areas.
The DDC maintains current
membership with in Downtown New Jersey and the International Council of Shopping
Centers, and has an educational affiliation with Main Street New Jersey a
division, of the NJ Department of Community Affairs.
Commission Representation
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