About Us

The DDA and Community Development

• Building Exterior Improvement Grant Program - Ongoing with an annual $40,000 Investment
• Streetscape Project - DDA funds and MDOT Grant for downtown improvements including sidewalks, trees, road paving, benches, LED lighting and a spectacular intersection featuring reclaimed bricks and pedestrian friendly features
• Municipal Parking Lots & Improvements - Most recently, N. Broadway & Shadbolt
• Roadway Improvements throughout the Village - DDA funds for upcoming Flint & Broadway Repaving
• Repair & Maintenance of Decorative Lighting - Annual Effort
• 2008-09 Installation of Decorative Lighting Along M-24 at Cemetery & Green's Park
• 2008 - Planning & Design Phase - Various Children's Park Improvements
• 2008 - Entryway Design
• Downtown Signage & Wayfinding - Technical Assistance form Main Street Oakland County
• Sidewalk Improvements (Downtown)
• Seminars for Business Owners
• Replacement of Meek’s Park Bridge - Completed Summer 2009
• Children’s Park Improvements - In Progress and funded by DDA and Land & Water Conservation Grant
• Pedestrian Crossing Signals - M-24

Village of Lake Orion Community Data

• Area: 1.31 square miles including the lake
• Form of Government: The Village operates under a Home Rule Charter with the Council/Manager form of government.
• Population: 3,000 + (2000 Census)
• Median Age: 38.1 (2000 Census)
• Median Income: $51,311(2000 Census)
• Registered Voters: 2,031
• Valuation (2005): $120,508,540
  • Village Tax Levy (2005):
  • General Fund Operating 9.75
  • Water Bond 1.0570
  • Road/Water main 1.3634