With the help from Main Street Oakland County, the Highland DDA has worked on strategies to move the organization forward and continue placemaking activities in Highland Station.

Transformational Strategy Presentation (2023)

Strategy Worksheet - Beautification

Strategy Worksheet - Storytelling

2008 Design Guidelines

This document features architectural and site design guidelines that were established to apply to all new structures and uses, and to changes or additions to existing structures and uses. The Design Goals include:

• Increase the variety of residential and commercial opportunities to serve the residents who live, work and shop in Historic Highland Station
• Promote a unique and vibrant identity in the downtown district
• Maintain the scale and flavor of the distinctive architectural character
• Raise awareness of the district and community’s heritage
• Promote the arts and cultural activities and attract gatherings of people for community events
• Stabilize and increase property values in the area
• Improve the pedestrian experience; health, safety and welfare of the community
• Maintain a “casual” cultural landscape consistent with the town’s historical roots
• Increase parking capacity in a controlled manner to preserve streetscapes and accommodate anticipated future growth
• Avoid blight and encourage reuse of vacant buildings

2008 Downtown Master Plan

This plan was developed to illustrate the vision for the development in Highland Station - the historic settlement area for Highland and the home to the Township offices, Highland Station House, and the regionally known Colasanti's Market.