Downtown Sault Ste. Marie
"Welcome To Downtown Sault Ste. Marie!"
The Place Where Michigan Was Born
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie is proud to be located at the heart of Michigan's oldest city, and in one of the most historic cities in the United States. The city was established in 1668, and is replete with a rich culture and history that locals, tourists, and investors thoroughly enjoy.
Downtown is a thriving area composed of local businesses, a major hospital, and both city and county government centers. Serving as a primary destination for entrepreneurs, travelers, and regional residents, downtown Sault Ste. Marie is a commercial anchor for the eastern Upper Peninsula. The downtown has experienced significant growth over the past decade, and is now home to more than 130 retail, medical, finance, and other businesses and organizations. There is literally something for everyone in downtown Sault Ste. Marie!
Downtown Sault Ste. Marie is home to some of the world's most interesting and famous attractions. You and your family will be sure to enjoy visits to one-of-a-kind locations, set to the backdrop of the beautiful St. Mary's River.
The DDA Duties
The Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Downtown Development Authority was established on February 18th, 1980, pursuant to the State of Michigan's Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975. In creating the Authority, the city of Sault Ste. Marie recognized the dangers posed by a declining downtown area, and took the first steps in correcting them.
The Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Development Authority is tasked with correcting and preventing deterioration in the downtown business district, encouraging historic preservation, implementing development plans for the future, and promoting overall economic growth.
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