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 - Canton Color Tour
Concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are Free!

In partnership with Smooth Jazz 98.7 WVMV and the DDA, Canton Leisure Services is excited to bring back a third summer of this popular concert series. These Friday evening concerts take place in the parking lots of various shopping districts along Ford Road. Bring your lawn chair and sit back and enjoy. Beer, wine and alcohol are not permitted at these outdoor concerts.

• July 4: David Myles & Milestones - Orange District - Home Depot
• July 11: Thornetta Davis - Blue District - IKEA
• July 18: John E. Lawrence - Yellow District - Centre Village / Bailey's
• July 25: Kimmie Horne Show - Purple District - Super Bowl
• August 1: Randy Scott - Blue District - IKEA
• August 8: Brothers Groove - Blue District - Willow Creek
• August 15: Duane Parham - Green District - JC Penney
• August 22: Orquestra Sensational - Green District - Lowes

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.