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