Development News

UofM child-care building gets go ahead to start construction

Source: metromode, 4/30/2007

Work is set to begin soon on building the University of Michigan's Towsley Children's House after the university's regents approved the project.

Higher Education

Ann Arbor

Northville State of City address paints rosy picture of town's growth

Source: Northville Record, 4/30/2007

Mayor Chris Johnson talked about Northville's growth despite budget constraints in his State of City address last week.

Arts & Culture , Downtown Living , Redevelopment

Northville

Crave looks to open second location in Birmingham

Source: Birmingham Eccentric, 4/30/2007

Dearborn's successful sushi restaurant and nightclub, Crave, is looking to open its second location in Birmingham.

Redevelopment

Birmingham , Dearborn

UofM study calls for more greenery in urban development, focuses on

Source: metromode, 4/27/2007

A new study by the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment is calls for incorporating more natural green features, such as trees and natural spaces, into urban development.

Environment , Higher Education , Quality Of Life , Regionalism

Ann Arbor

Wayne State prepares to break ground on engineering facility

Source: metromode, 4/27/2007

Wayne State University will break ground on a new engineering facility May 2 specializing in producing innovations in sustainable energy technology, health care, biotech and other high tech industries.

Advanced Engineering , Alternative Energy , Biotechnology , Green Building , Healthcare , Higher Education , Sustainability

Detroit

A2 Chamber of Commerce expands

Source: Ann Arbor Business Review, 4/27/2007

The Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce will move to a bigger space in the historic Key Bank Building on Main Street this summer.

Ann Arbor

UofM regents approve construction of new football, soccer facilities

Source: metromode, 4/26/2007

The University of Michigan Board of regents approved construction of a new indoor football practice facility and new soccer fields.

Higher Education

Ann Arbor

Work on The Orchards in Wyandotte starts with demolition

Source: metromode, 4/26/2007

Demolition crews began work on The Orchards development in Wyandotte, tearing down and old building where the development will rise.

Downtown Living

Wyandotte

Rail service could bring $719 million in investment to Michigan

Source: metromode, 4/26/2007

A study by the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative claims upgrading passenger rail service across the Midwest could provide up to $719 million in investment, $3.5 billion in user benefits to Michigan, 6,970 new jobs, more transportation choices and a significant reduction in pollution.

Transit

Rochester , Royal Oak , Wyandotte , Ypsilanti , Mt. Clemens , Ann Arbor , Berkley , Birmingham , Dearborn , Detroit , Farmington , Ferndale , Grosse Pointe , Hamtramck , Northville , Plymouth , Pontiac

New Botsford cancer center gets go-ahead in F. Hills

Source: Crain's Detroit Business, 4/26/2007

The Farmington Hills Planning Commission approved plans for the new $15.5 million Botsford Hospital cancer center.

Healthcare

Farmington

City of Wyandotte buys multiple properties to market, redevelop

Source: Detroit Free Press, 4/26/2007

The City of Wyandotte has purchased the Church of Many Miracles, the Wyandotte Theater and six other vacant parcels and buildings in order to implement the new master plan they have drafted and attract new businesses to its downtown.

Redevelopment

Wyandotte

Crofoot building renovations in downtown Pontiac near completion

Source: metromode, 4/25/2007

The rehabilitation of the Crofoot Building, one of downtown Pontiac’s oldest structures, is expected to be complete by June.

Pontiac

Guide published detailing housing development in Midtown Detroit

Source: Model D, 4/25/2007

The University Cultural Center Association has published 15,000 52-page guides that showcase the wide range of for-sale housing developments available in Midtown Detroit.

Downtown Living

Detroit

Waterman Center in downtown Pontiac nearly complete

Source: metromode, 4/24/2007

Construction on the Waterman Center in downtown Pontiac is set to wrap up later this spring.

Pontiac

Hamtramck's main street targeted for facade improvements

Source: Model D, 4/24/2007

Hamtramck's Downtown Development Authority has rolled out a facade matching grant program for Jos. Campau buildings.

Redevelopment

Hamtramck

Cabbagetown park getting improvements

Source: Northville Record, 4/24/2007

Northville's Cabbagetown neighborhood playground is getting a complete overhaul valued at approximately $700,000.

Quality Of Life

Northville

Rochester Ridge Condos in downtown Rochester open to strong sales

Source: metromode, 4/23/2007

Just added to the market, more than 25% of Rochester Ridge Condo development in downtown Rochester are already reserved.

Downtown Living

Rochester

Work on Dearborn Village North in downtown Dearborn set to finish this spring

Source: metromode, 4/23/2007

Work on the retail portion of Dearborn Village North is complete while construction on the lofts above the development is set to finish by the end of May.

Downtown Living

Dearborn

Wyandotte looking into setting up NEZ zones to spur development

Source: metromode, 4/20/2007

The Wyandotte City Council is looking at setting up four Neighborhood Enterprise Zones that would cut taxes significantly to help spur sales in some housing developments in the city.

Wyandotte

Ann Arbor City Council lends support with affordable housing project

Source: metromode, 4/20/2007

The city of Ann Arbor is gearing up to play it part to bring the Blueprint to End Homelessness in Washtenaw County to fruition this year.

Ann Arbor