Most Recent Press Releases

NEW MURAL COMPLETED IN DOWNTOWN ALPENA
July 12, 2022-  The DDA & City of Alpena is excited to announce the completion of the first Fresh Waves mural of 2022 at the Marina Building located at 400 E Chisholm St. The mural was completed this week by Saginaw based artist Kayla Peake as part of the DDA’s Fresh Waves project.
PARKING VIOLATION FEE INCREASE
July 12, 2022- As of July 7, 2022, a majority of parking violations now have an increased fee. Ticket fees have increased to $20, raising $40 if unpaid after 10 days and $80 if unpaid after 20 days. These fees apply to many citations issued within Downtown Alpena, including parking overtime in time-limited areas and parking in permit-only spaces without a permit.
HELP BEAUTIFY DOWNTOWN THIS SUMMER
April 14, 2022- A group of volunteers is leading a new initiative to add more flowers downtown! Get involved by sponsoring a flat of flowers to go around a tree on Chisholm St., or sign up to help with a volunteer planting in late May/early June.
DDA SEEKING MURAL ARTISTS FOR FRESH WAVES 2022 
March 14, 2022- The Alpena DDA is looking for artists who want to contribute vibrant, one-of-a-kind artwork to Downtown Alpena! Applications are now open for mural artists to be a part of our 2022 Fresh Waves project Applications are due Monday, April 25, 2022 at midnight.
DOWNTOWN ALPENA RESTAURANT WEEK KICKS OFF SATURDAY, FEB 19
February 17, 2022- Restaurant Week is Saturday, February 19, 2022 through Saturday, February 26, 2022! Over the week, thirteen downtown restaurants, cafes, and eateries will be offering special promotions, deals, and feature menus to encourage people to dine out, visit their favorite stops, and try something new.
DDA ANNOUNCES TWO INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
November 31, 2021- The Alpena DDA announces two informational meetings scheduled for December 2021 to inform the public of the accomplishments of the Authority over the last year and priorities moving forward.
FRESH WAVES WINS STATEWIDE AWARD FOR PLACEMAKING 
November 9, 2021- We are so excited to share that our Fresh Waves project received statewide recognition and was awarded a “Best Placemaking” project award through the Michigan Downtown Association! Our project was reviewed alongside other projects throughout the state and how it has impacted our downtown.
ALPENA DDA HOSTS FRESH WAVES DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE
August 1, 2021- The Alpena DDA is collaborating with Irving Entertainment to host the Premiere of the Fresh Waves Documentary shot by Irving Entertainment in 2019, the year Fresh Waves, Downtown Alpena’s Mural Project first kicked off. The premiere is Art in the Loft on August 12th, 2021 starting at 6:00pm.
DOWNTOWN ALPENA SOCIAL DISTRICT OFFICIALLY OPENS
July 23, 2021- As of July 23, 2021, the Downtown Alpena Social District is officially open! Within the district, patrons 21+ can purchase a drink at a participating establishment and take it on the sidewalks and in the parks throughout downtown between 11 am- midnight, seven days a week.

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