Canton Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) Board of Directors

• Melissa McLaughlin, Chairperson and Township Treasurer
• Mark Waldbauer, Vice Chairperson
• Janet Volante, Treasurer
• Phil LaJoy, Township Supervisor
• Lisa Grasso
• Greg Greene
• Chuck Jones
• Gary McFarren
• Roger Philipi
• Robert Ramey
• Patrick Rugiero
• Dave Wisniewski

Downtown and Community
Development Coordinator
Kathleen Salla

The DDA oversees the development of a designated business district. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a public corporate body created to plan and finance the enhancement of the defined DDA District.

The Canton DDA was organized by the Charter Township of Canton in 1984 and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of the Township Supervisor and business owners and residents who have an interest in the DDA District.

Friday Jazz Concert Series July - August 7 - 9 p.m. In partnership with Smooth Jazz 98.7 WVMV and the DDA These Friday evening concerts will take place in the parking lots of various shopping districts along Ford Road. Bring your lawn chair and get ready to sit back and enjoy. July 10 - Alexander Zonjic & Friends - New Towne Plaza (Kohls) July 17 - Kimmie Horne Show - Home Depot July 24 - The Sun Messengers - Willow Creek Plaza July 31 - Rayse Biggs - Lowe's August 7 - Thornetta Davis - IKEA August 14 - Doug Cassens - Super Bowl August 21 - Tumbao Bravo - Centre Village (Bailey's) August 28 - Bugs Beddow Band - TBD

 

Meetings

The Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. in the Canton Township Administration Building. The morning meetings are open to the public, and the DDA Board encourages residents, business owners, property owners, and other interested parties to come, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn more about DDA projects and activities. There is always an opportunity for citizen comment which is welcomed and appreciated.

New Businesses ... Welcome to the Canton Community!

The DDA District

The Canton DDA District generally includes properties along both the north and south sides of Ford Road between the eastern boundary of the Township (just east of I-275) and a short distance west of Canton Center Road.

There are over 400 commercial entities in the Canton DDA District including a wide range of retail establishments, department stores, health and other professional services, financial institutions, auto supplies and services, a variety of restaurants, sports and entertainment venues, motels, and apartment and condominium complexes.

Seniors citizens' housing facilities along with two churches are also situated within the DDA. The DDA District is strategically located to serve the entire Canton Community and the wider regional market as the population in the area continues to grow.