Oak Park Announces Kroger’s Interest in Former Kmart Location (City of Oak Park, Oct. 15, 2018) Oak Park, MI- Oak Park city officials are happy to announce they have made progress in their discussions with The Kroger Company, the country’s largest supermarket chain, regarding their interest in opening a new Kroger grocery store at the site of the old Kmart located at…
Drayton Lofts Coming Back to Ferndale Planning Commission with Revised Plans (Crystal A. Proxmire Sept. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – A company seeking to convert the former Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church into apartments will go before the Ferndale Planning Commission Wednesday with revisions to their concept in hopes of securing a zoning change. The 2.46…
Southfield Talks with Developers as Firestone Demolition Begins Monday at Northland (SOUTHFIELD, Mich.) — Demolition of the Firestone building at the former Northland Center is slated to begin on Monday, August 27 at 9 a.m. The Southfield City Council unanimously voted to award the contract for the Firestone and Target buildings demolition to Dore &…
Northville Creating Brownfield Authority, Seeks Volunteers to Serve (City of Northville, Aug. 20, 2018) Northville, MI- Northville City Council plans to establish a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and is seeking qualified applicants to volunteer to serve on this Board. Applicants must be a resident of the City of Northville. Residents with expertise in environmental, economic development,…
Trees Cut Down for Development, Royal Oak Mayor Responds (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – A 186-unit development project approved four years ago has finally begun, leaving neighbors distressed over the loss of trees and the increase of residents who will be moving in. The former site of Mark Twain School…
Hatchery Road Apts. in Waterford Get PACE Funding for Green Features (Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Aug. 4, 2018) June 15, 2018, Pontiac, Mich. – Trademark Building Co. Inc., a Waterford Township based developer and property management company, has successfully secured capital from Greenworks Lending through the first PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) project in…
Developers Continue to Refine Plans for 34 Acre Site at 8 Mile and Pinecrest (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI- The Ferndale Planning Commission heard updated preliminary plans for 34-acre former Hayes Lemmerz location at 8 Mile Road and Pinecrest which would bring a community full of homes, apartments, and other amenities to…
JJs in Madison Heights Expanding with Art Gallery/Bar (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 18, 2018) Madison Heights, MI – The owners of JJ’s Bar and Grill have come up with a vision of bringing the artistic community together with a new addition to their 26085 John R Rd location. Every Artist Bar and Gallery will be…
With Car Wash Gone, Holly Hopes to Attract Investment to Saginaw Street (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 14, 2018) Holly, MI – With just under an acre of corner-lot land, kitty-corner from from Ganshaw Park and Bevins Lake, 610 N. Saginaw Street has the potential to be developed into any number of things. According to Downtown…
Drayton Ave. Presbyterian Could Become 32 Unit Housing Development (Crystal A Proxmire, May 14, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Planning Commission will hear about potential plans to turn the former Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2241 Drayton into multi-family housing. Designhaus Architecture would like to turn the site into 32 apartment units and add…
Drayton Ave. Presbyterian Could Become 32 Unit Housing Development (Crystal A Proxmire, May 14, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Planning Commission will hear about potential plans to turn the former Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2241 Drayton into multi-family housing. Designhaus Architecture would like to turn the site into 32 apartment units and add…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The superheroes of downtowns throughout Oakland County gathered at the Strand Theater in Pontiac Thursday evening for the annual “Main Event,” recognizing accomplishments of communities in the Main Street Oakland County program. The program provides planning, resources and sharing…
Oakland County Celebrates Main Street Success Stories (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 12, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The superheroes of downtowns throughout Oakland County gathered at the Strand Theater in Pontiac Thursday evening for the annual “Main Event,” recognizing accomplishments of communities in the Main Street Oakland County program. The program provides planning, resources and sharing…
70 Homes and 27 Apartments Possible Near Ferndale High School Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Planning Commission is expected to discuss a Planned Urban Development (PUD) on Pinecrest just south of Ferndale High School at their Wednesday evening meeting. At this point, the project calls for 70 single homes and 27 multifamily homes. Plans are…
70 Homes and 27 Apartments Possible Near Ferndale High School Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Planning Commission is expected to discuss a Planned Urban Development (PUD) on Pinecrest just south of Ferndale High School at their Wednesday evening meeting. At this point, the project calls for 70 single homes and 27 multifamily homes. Plans are…
70 Homes and 27 Apartments Possible Near Ferndale High School Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Planning Commission is expected to discuss a Planned Urban Development (PUD) on Pinecrest just south of Ferndale High School at their Wednesday evening meeting. At this point, the project calls for 70 single homes and 27 multifamily homes. Plans are…
MML#3 – Officials Learn the Basics of Planning and Zoning (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 16, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI- Planning and zoning are essential components of local governance that are often not well-known by residents and require some learning by newly elected officials. The Michigan Municipal League recently did a weekend training session for officials, and…
MML#3 – Officials Learn the Basics of Planning and Zoning (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 16, 2018) Frankenmuth, MI- Planning and zoning are essential components of local governance that are often not well-known by residents and require some learning by newly elected officials. The Michigan Municipal League recently did a weekend training session for officials, and…
Plans Underway for Lakeview Townhouses in Novi (Drew Saunders, March 15, 2018) Novi, MI -A Robertson Brothers Homes proposal to construct 57 townhomes along Old Novi Road was met with concerns from potential neighbors at a public information meeting at Novi Library, Monday evening. Plans have not yet been submitted to the planning commission. This…
Plans Underway for Lakeview Townhouses in Novi (Drew Saunders, March 15, 2018) Novi, MI -A Robertson Brothers Homes proposal to construct 57 townhomes along Old Novi Road was met with concerns from potential neighbors at a public information meeting at Novi Library, Monday evening. Plans have not yet been submitted to the planning commission. This…