The Wixom Downtown Development Authority, along with its Design Committee, has been exploring the possible build out of what would be called the West End Commons Area. This community space would be located at 31250 Old Wixom Road, bordering Wainstock Street and Pontiac Trail. The vision for this undeveloped parcel is to become a public space that would provide activities, … Read More

Laura Cloutier, executive director of the Wixom Downtown Development Authority (DDA), says Wixom’s Block Party is “going to be bigger and better than ever.” Part of that, she said, is due to partnerships with two other organizations. Joan Baert, executive director for Lakes Area Community Coalition (LACC), explained that the organization’s first-ever 5K run/walk, “Make a Move to Prevent Addiction” … Read More

The Wixom Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was recently honored by Main Street Oakland County for their grassroots effort to support businesses in the restaurant and hospitality industry in the downtown district. Wednesdays in Wixom, an initiative by the Wixom DDA which surprises unsuspecting diners at any of the nine restaurants in downtown Wixom with a free meal, received the Program … Read More

The Wixom Downtown Development Authority is gearing up for a summer full of events in downtown Wixom. Things will kick off this week with the City of Wixom’s summer concert series. Outdoor concerts will be held at Sibley Square Park every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., June 2 through August 18. Additionally, Family Fun Nights will be held from … Read More

The holiday season may be over, but elves from the Wixom Downtown Development Authority are keeping the magic of the season going a little longer. Through their Wednesdays in Wixom program, which kicked off today, unsuspecting diners at any of the nine main restaurants in downtown Wixom may be surprised with a free meal as part of the initiative. Wixom … Read More

A new social district that connects businesses and allows outdoor drinking in the heart of downtown Wixom is officially open. The Junction, Wixom’s downtown social district, opened for business last week, allowing participating businesses to sell alcohol to-go drinks and enable patrons 21+ to drink an alcoholic beverage on sidewalks and public areas within the social district boundaries. “It’s a … Read More

The City of Wixom has joined the ranks of downtowns like Royal Oak, Clarkston and Oxford, becoming the latest municipality to approve a social district inside its downtown area. Wixom’s downtown social district, The Junction, is expected to open later this year. Once open, it will allow participating businesses to sell alcohol to-go drinks and enable patrons to drink an … Read More

Originally Featured in The Spinal Column: Read The Full Article Here Restaurants in Michigan are back open for in-person dining, and the Wixom DDA is armed with free meals, ready to surprise lucky diners as part of their continued “Wednesdays in Wixom” initiative. The program, which is in its third year, is a partnership between the Wixom Downtown Development Authority … Read More