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Thu, 15 May 2008 12:17:23 GMT

Developer to start rehabbing downtown Royal Oak eye sore

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Work on 401 N Main in downtown Royal Oak is set to begin later this month. The two-story building should be restored and turned into Class A office space.

Metro Detroit greenway projects to split $1 million in federal funds

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Creating more and more trails in southeast Michigan is moving forward one step at a time. The latest step forward is about $1 million that will help three new trail projects break ground in Metro Detroit.

Riley Skate Park breaks ground in Farmington Hills

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Work has begun on the long awaited Riley Skate Park in Farmington Hills. The new facility is expected to open later this year after construction wraps up this fall.

Artist-created home on display at Cranbrook

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Another one of those buildings that make people say, "Whaaa..." is being showcased at Cranbrook Academy. The William Massie: An American House 08 will be on display and open to tours until Oct. 31.

Construction to begin on industrial office spaces in downtown Royal Oak

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More office space is coming to downtown Royal Oak. Work is set to begin in June on a project that will turn a couple of former light-industrial buildings into office space.

Farmington/Farmington Hills continue discussions about merging services

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Merging the Farmington maybe off the table but the two municipalities are still talking about sharing more services and increasing their cooperation.

Royal Oak's Eight55 mixed-use project set to break ground by fall

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Walking down the south side of Royal Oak's Main Street will become a little more inviting when work is finished on the Eight55 building. The development's team hopes to break ground by either late summer or early fall of this year.

Restoration of Ann Arbor's Key Bank building complete

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Another downtown Ann Arbor office building has come roaring back to life. This time it's the Key Bank Building, which has recently finished an extensive renovation, restoring a number of prominent historical features.

Developer to start work on Mill Creek Terrace in Dexter

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Work is set to begin the latest development in downtown Dexter. The developer of Mill Creek Terrace hopes to break ground in June and finish the 27,000-square-foot building within one year.

Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit opens fourth gallery

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Three wasn't enough for the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit: the organization has opened its fourth gallery, MassiV, at the Russell Industrial Center.

Old Consumers Gas building gets new life in downtown Royal Oak

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wold Architects and Engineers is making its new home in one of downtown Royal Oak's older buildings. The firm is set to start rehabbing the facade of the old Consumers Gas building next week.

Farmington moving forward with vote on downtown streetscape

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Farmington residents will get to weigh in on their downtown's appearance in August. The City Council recently approved language for a ballot item in August's primary election to decide whether to go forward with a $3.2 million streetscape project.

Urbane Apts takes over leases for Connektiv Communities projects

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Urbane Apartments is moving from renting old downtown-area apartments to new ones as it begins handling leasing for Connektiv Communities' developments, such as 300 Hamilton, Penniman Place and Grant Park Townlofts.

Mt. Clemens River Lofts move from sales to rentals, nearly filled

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More and more condo developments are transitioning from sales-only to rental units. The River Lofts in Mt. Clemens is the latest project to go down this path, a decision that has helped it nearly fill up.

New wine shop in downtown Royal Oak plans to install distinctive marquee

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new symbol looks to be coming to downtown Royal Oak as the Cloverleaf Fine Wine shop is going for approval to install a large, artistic sign on the newly refurbished St. Clair Edison building.

New Street, Pine Street projects move forward in Mt. Clemens

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Living in downtown Mt. Clemens is becoming easier now that the New Street Lofts are filled up and the Pine Street Place Lofts are getting ready to break ground next spring.

New businesses set to open in Ann Arbor's Plymouth Green Crossing

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The green light is on for Ann Arbor's Plymouth Green Crossings. Businesses and residents are moving into the development on the city's east side this summer.

Ann Arbor and U-M push envelope with self-sustainable streetlight

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ann Arbor's newest streetlight is turning heads at the entrance to Buhr Park. The new self-sufficient light features solar panels and a wind turbine.

Luxury Lofts of Ferndale signs new tenant, adds green roof to plans

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Luxury Lofts of Ferndale project is moving forward, signing another tenant for its office space and prepping plans to build a three-story addition to the top of the old Trio building in downtown Ferndale.

New greenways coordinator to boost Detroit's trail efforts

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With eight trail networks under development across the city, Detroit cyclists and pedestrians have just netted an advocate in Todd Scott, the new Detroit greenways coordinator at the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance.

Pontiac installs LED lights as part of street renovation project

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Add Pontiac to the growing list of cities and institutions installing LED streetlights that save significant amounts of money on energy, maintenance and replacement costs. The 36 new street lights are expected to be in place by November.

Urbane Apts turning eye sore into upscale apartments in Royal Oak

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The people at Urbane Apartments are taking down another one of Metro Detroit's eyesores and turning it into an asset. The company is currently renovating a 16-unit apartment building near downtown Royal Oak and expects to wrap up work within a month or two.

849 Penniman sells out in downtown Plymouth

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Another development has sold out in downtown Plymouth. This time the 849 Penniman redevelopment project has sold its last condo, filling up the mixed-use building.

Redford begins Marquee project, moves forward on park

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Work on the Redford Marquee is moving ahead full speed while work on the Rose Garden Park begins to wrap up. Both downtown projects are set to finish by the Fourth of July and Memorial Day, respectively.

Pontiac showcases project possibilities to developers

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Looking to invest in a downtown, urban area? Then the Pontiac Downtown Development Authority is looking for you. The DDA will host a "Developers Showcase" later this month to encourage more investment and redevelopment in the downtown district.

Plymouth's Green Street Fair to kick off this weekend

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Going green will be probably be said way too many times when the Green Street Fair is held in downtown Plymouth this weekend. The two-day event will feature ways that people can live a greener, more environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Dearborn hosts citywide art show, historic preservation conference

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It's in with both the old and the new in Dearborn which is hosting a historical preservation conference and a citywide art show that features young artistic talent.

Zingerman's considers expansion into Ypsilanti

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Everybody loves Zingerman's and everybody could get the chance to love it in Ypsilanti. One of the founders of Ann Arbor's famous Jewish deli is playing around with the idea of opening up an eatery in Ypsilanti.

Downtown Ypsilanti's old Kresge building to house Mongolian barbeque, martini bar

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Another one is about finished biting the redevelopment dust in downtown Ypsilanti. Maurer Management & Properties expects to open the J Neil’s Mongolian Grille and the Keystone Martini Bar in the old Kresge building early this summer.