Downtown Development Authority

Live Here - St. Joseph is carefully nestled on the southern tip of what has been termed "The Riviera of the Midwest." This deepwater port town is a growing resort community – The lakeshore is peppered with remarkable sand dune formations and lined further inland with a lush countryside that produces some of the nation's finest orchards and vineyards.

2009 Report on Lake Boulevard Bluff Evaluation
A study was conducted by Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. in mid-July, 2009. This evaluation consisted of the existing coastal bluff along Lake Boulevard between Park Street and Water Street. To read the report in its entirety, please click here.
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Neighborhood Watch
Crime Prevention Information Line - Call (269) 985-0300 to hear how you can help yourself and your neighborhood avoid becoming a victim of various crimes that have occurred in our City. Seasonal crime prevention and safety tips are also given out on this line which is updated several times a month.
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Public Health
The Berrien County Health Department offers a variety of clinics to the public.
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Hydrant Flow Testing
The St. Joseph Fire Department and/or the St. Joseph Water Department periodically flow fire hydrants to check the function of the hydrants, to evaluate the firefighting water available from each hydrant, to monitor the condition of the water system, and to remove rust and other sediment from the water distribution system.
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Contact Information:

DDA Director: Susan D. Solon
Phone: 269-983-5541
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General Information

The St. Joseph DDA has been instrumental for many downtown beautification projects and the general maintenance of downtown St. Joseph. The DDA has public meetings generally every 3rd Thursday of the month and encourages the public to come and give input. If you wish to see a document containing current DDA members or fill out an application to sit on the DDA please visit the Boards & Commissions web page. If you have any further questions regarding St. Joseph's DDA please contact Susan Solon using the contact information on their web page and we will be glad to help you.

Downtown Development Authority Changes its Monthly Meeting Time to 8:00 AM (effective immediately)