Located inside the city building on Main Street, the Downtown Development Authority is a resource for bringing new businesses into downtown Clawson while helping the current downtown business sector grow and attract residents. The DDA offers a grant program for businesses looking to move into Clawson and it also assists businesses with building renovations.
In the summer of 2010 the DDA started a streetscape project downtown with a grant they received from the state. It added new street lights, bike racks, new trees and expanded parking areas. The DDA also organizes annual events for residents to reconnect with each other.