New Thompson Block plan includes bar, microbrewery

Thursday, May 13, 2010 | Source: Concentrate
Battle plan for Ypsilanti's Thompson Block redevelopment project, take three. This time, plans for a performance venue and microbrewery promises to be the charm for the controversial project in Depot Town.

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Developer Stewart Beal has two businesses lined up, consuming a lot of space in the Thompson Block project.  He hopes to initiate a three-phase plan for the redevelopment of the historic structure in Ypsilanti.

The 3-story building at the eastern edge of Depot Town suffered heavy fire damage last fall and is now supported with elaborate scaffolding that extends into the street in some places. Beal plans to complete the first phase, retreating from the street, by November. The second would include building out the undamaged section of the building and then the burnt part for the third phase.

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