Roswell Requests Revitalization Help From Citizens

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Roswell is looking for people interested in getting involved with the enhancement of the community to make it an even better place to live. The city is reestablishing its Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and is looking for those interested in serving on the Board of Directors. 

Roswell’s DDA was formed to improve the economy of Roswell by coordinating public/private programs that promote the redevelopment and growth of Roswell’s central business district. The DDA works to assure the long-term economic stability of downtown Roswell by maintaining the small town character of the district and supporting values that assure Roswell is a great place to live, work, play, invest and do business.

Seven positions are available on the DDA Board of Directors and members are appointed by Roswell’s Mayor and City Council.

Members of the authority must:

• Be taxpayers living in the City of Roswell.
• Be an owner or operator of a business within the downtown development area who is a taxpayer outside the city of Roswell limits, but lives in Fulton County.

Four of the members must have a personal economic interest in the redevelopment and revitalization of the downtown development area.

A mix of professions and interests will be evaluated as applications are reviewed. The categories for consideration include:

• Large business representative
• Realtor/Developer representative
• Engineer, architect, attorney representative
• High Tech industry representative
• Banking/financial representative
• Small Business representative
• Medical Field Representative
• Property owner representative

The intent of the categories is to develop a DDA Board of Directors that effectivelyrepresents the business district into the future. Deadline for applications is July 1 and applications are available online.