A Downtown Development Authority is a governmental organization established by the Constitution of the State of Georgia to coordinate the development and improvement of a city's downtown business district. State law empowers the DDA to borrow money, enter into contracts, receive grants and gifts, sell revenue bonds, purchase property and provide loans. The Pine Lake Downtown Development Authority (PLDDA) was created in 2005 by local legislation. A DDA is comprised of seven members who are either residents or business owners in the city. Four of the board members must have a specific economic interest in the downtown area. The members are appointed by the Mayor and Council of Pine Lake and each serves a four year term. This dynamic group of community volunteers are member partners who employ a "Main Street" approach to foster sustainable growth and success: 1) Design, 2) Economic Restructuring, 3) Promotion, 4) Organization and 5) Finance. Our mission is to create a destination of choice, improve the quality of life for local residents, encourage redevelopment activities, provide assistance to private/public partners and preserve the character of the Pine Lake area.