Why Open Your Business in Downtown Berkley?

Downtown Berkley is nestled in Michigan’s wealthiest county, full of eclectic, small town charm, AND is home to over 150 businesses! Being a neighbor to Royal Oak, Ferndale, and Birmingham, Berkley is in the heart of it all.

The Berkley Downtown Development Authority (DDA) serves as the economic development arm for the City of Berkley and is charged with helping new businesses start up and existing businesses survive and grow. From finding the right location or locating the proper forms and permits, contact the DDA today so you can start your journey towards success.

Why Locate in Berkley?

• Downtown Berkley has two great mile-long commercial districts: 12 Mile Road (between Coolidge Highway and Greenfield Road) and Coolidge Highway (between 12 Mile Road and 11 Mile Road).

• Berkley is part of the highly coveted Woodward Avenue Corridor (located to the west of Woodward Avenue and one mile north of I-696 in Oakland County). Berkley is bordered by Royal Oak to the east, Birmingham to the north and Huntington Woods to the south.

• Established city-wide events draw in hundreds of people from all over the state.

• FREE and plentiful on-street and off-street parking in main shopping districts.

• Reasonable rental rates.

• Existing anchor stores.

how The Berkley DDA can Help

We offer the following incentives to business and property owners:

1. Facade Grant Program

2. Parking Lot Enhancement Program

3. Free Design Services (exterior facade improvements only)

4. Main Street Oakland County Grants

5. Potential TIF incentives

We also have a retail strategy, downtown design guidelines, and a downtown strategic plan in place. There is also an on-going effort for multi-modal transportation in Berkley and surrounding communities.