Downtown Jackson, Michigan

Urban area located directly on Interstate 94 and US 127 highways, strategically positioned to cater to commuters, shoppers, and workers.

Downtown Demographics:
• Approximately 7,000 employees in the Downtown area
• Close to 150 residents within the DDA Boundaries
• Currently 121 retail establishments and 79 service establishments in downtown
• Nine churches, many historical in nature
• Total population for the City of Jackson is 35,900 and 159,100 for the County (2002 Statistics)
• Over 36 annual Downtown events

Economy

Community Labor Force (Source: Office of Labor, Feb 07)

Civilian Labor Force: 77,800
Employed: 71,600
Unemployed: 6,200
Jackson Income Statistics

Median Household Income: $31,294
Median Family Income: $39,072
Recent Private Investments:

Approximately $600,000 invested in the expansion of Daryl’s Downtown

Development of City View Lofts, which is converting a warehouse into 26 high-end lofts

Rehabilitation of the County Senior Center into multiple unit retail space including Swan Creek Candle Co. and Lenny’s Sub Shop

Multi million dollar Armory Park Arts Project– Acquisition, interior and exterior rehabilitation of the Armory

Over $113 million invested in construction for the new Consumers Energy Headquarters

Over $2.8 million investment in streetscape enhancements for Michigan Avenue, Blackstone, Pearl, Mechanic, Cortland and Jackson

At least $500,000 to be invested in the Riverwalk Trail connecting Central Downtown with the Armory Arts Park Project

$10 million for City Hall renovation funded by a City-wide millage

Since 1994, over $1.5 million invested in exterior renovations through the Façade Improvement

Over $250,000 invested in the MSHDA Residential Rental Rehabilitation Program turning underutilized space into residential units