Land Use & Zoning
Michigan's Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is authorized to:
ARezone downtown areas without city council approval
BCapture tax increment revenues to fund downtown improvements✓ Correct
CCondemn and demolish blighted buildings without court approval
DOverride state building codes for downtown areas
Explanation
Michigan DDAs (authorized under PA 197 of 1975) capture the increase in tax increment revenues from property value appreciation within the district to fund public improvements, infrastructure, and economic development in downtowns.
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