Development News

LED street lights energy saving in downtown Ann Arbor

Source: metromode, 6/29/2007

A simple change in light bulbs will result in big energy savings in downtown Ann Arbor.

Energy , Sustainability

Ann Arbor

Al Wissam moves design team to downtown Dearborn

Source: metromode, 6/29/2007

The Al Wissam design team moves to new office space in downtown Dearborn

Design , Downtown Living

UofM's "Big House" gets green light to expand

Source: metromode, 6/28/2007

One of Metro Detroit's largest landmarks is about to get much bigger now that plans for the expansion of Michigan Stadium have been finalized.

Ann Arbor

Wyandotte approves tax breaks for new development

Source: metromode, 6/28/2007

With the approval of four Neighborhood Enterprise Zones, taxes on new homes in Wyandotte will be cut by 65%, paving the way for new development.

Redevelopment

Wyandotte

Historic downtown Masonic Temple in Wyandotte set to become arts center

Source: metromode, 6/27/2007

Wyandotte officials are putting together plans to turn the city's historic downtown Masonic Temple building into an arts center.

Arts & Culture , Quality Of Life , Redevelopment

Wyandotte

Construction is wrapping up at the Crofoot Building in downtown Pontiac

Source: metromode, 6/27/2007

The rehabilitation of the Crofoot Building, one of downtown Pontiac's oldest structures, is wrapping up this summer and set for an opening in the first half of August.

Downtown Living , Redevelopment

Pontiac

Future of mass transit in the Motor City on display at TRU

Source: metromode, 6/26/2007

The winners of Transportation Riders United, a Metro Detroit non-profit mass transit advocacy group, mass transit-oriented design contest boast designs of what Detroit’s future transit and transit-oriented neighborhoods would look like with convenient, high-quality rapid transit in 2025.

Architecture , Design , Transit , Transportation

Royal Oak , Detroit

New Detroit loft development green and modern

Source: Model D, 6/26/2007

Looking like it sprung from the pages of Dwell, the Garden Lofts planned for Detroit's East Grand Boulevard employs striking design aesthetics and green building principles.

Architecture , Green Building , Redevelopment , Sustainability

Detroit

Royal Oak offering low-cost loans to improve homes

Source: metromode, 6/25/2007

Royal Oak is being proactive in protecting its neighborhoods from blight with its Housing Improvement Program for people and families with smaller incomes.

Redevelopment

Royal Oak

Tierra Place to break ground next spring on downtown Ann Arbor building

Source: metromode, 6/22/2007

PMA Consultants plan to build the greenest building in Ann Arbor without spending anymore green on the project that they would for a conventional project of similar size.

Downtown Living , Green Building , Redevelopment

Ann Arbor

New businesses opening in Dearborn's downtown area

Source: metromode, 6/22/2007

A business in Dearborn's downtown area is putting on a new face while others are proving to be new faces.

Downtown Living

Dearborn

Wyandotte set to vote on large tax abatement for new housing developments

Source: metromode, 6/21/2007

On Monday, the Wyandotte City Council will decide whether to set up four Neighborhood Enterprise Zones that would cut taxes by 65 percent.

Redevelopment

Wyandotte

Sterling Heights improving North Van Dyke corridor's aesthetics, walkability

Source: metromode, 6/21/2007

Sterling Heights, a Metro Detroit city known for its suburban style, is trying to become a little more urban with its $5.6-million North Van Dyke Corridor Improvement Plan.

Quality Of Life , Redevelopment

Major businesses sign on for Farbman's Michigan Now! program

Source: metromode, 6/21/2007

Farbman Group has signed some major local talent to help attract and grow out-of-state talent for its Michigan Now! program.

Entrepreneurship , Investment , Redevelopment

GM taps Hines to develop 600 luxury condo units east of Ren Cen

Source: Detroit News, 6/21/2007

General Motors has solidified its long-discussed plans to develop residential housing on the East Riverfront. The company announced that Hines will be given six acres of land just east of the Renaissance Center in exchange for a cut of future profits. The plan calls for 600 units of luxury high-rise condominiums.

GM Renaissance Center

Detroit

Ann Arbor set to begin Sculpture Plaza renovations on Monday

Source: metromode, 6/20/2007

Ann Arbor's Sculpture Plaza starts to undergo renovations on Monday.

Arts & Culture , Downtown Living , Quality Of Life

Ann Arbor

LISC rolls out $100M in neighborhood investment for Detroit and inner ring suburbs

Source: Model D, 6/20/2007

Detroit LISC has rolled out $100 million in planned development for seven Detroit areas that also include parts of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, River Rouge, Warren and Grosse Pointe Park. the plans were crafted after two years of working with neighborhood groups and residents of the affected areas.

Redevelopment , Regionalism

Detroit , Grosse Pointe

Razing of Wyandotte Theater set for mid July

Source: metromode, 6/19/2007

The final curtain is coming down for the old Wyandotte Theater now that city officials plan to tear down the old downtown cinema in mid-July.

Redevelopment

Wyandotte

IKEA "Small Businesses, Big Dreams" competition to award business makeovers

Source: Ikea, 6/19/2007

IKEA is hosting a competition for small businesses in emerging downtowns, providing makeovers for up to 10 businesses.

Design , Entrepreneurship

Lofts @ 11 in Royal Oak to start construction on Phase II of project

Source: metromode, 6/18/2007

The Lofts@11 project near downtown Royal Oak are one sale away from starting its second and final phase.

Downtown Living , Redevelopment

Royal Oak