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Director of Planning and Development Engages Neighborhoods in Revitalization Efforts

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The director of Detroit Planning and Development, Antoine Bryant, thinks of Detroit as a “city of neighborhoods.” He has reached out to residents to talk about blight, flight and a lack of investment in neighborhoods that have felt left behind while Detroit’s downtown and community corridors have gained attention. Bryant has intentions to grow Detroit with projects that preserver architectural history and value the input of neighbors. In an effort to avoid building up downtown commercial sectors first, Bryant intends to engage neighborhoods as part of the revitalization process. His primary goal is to connect with residents in all of Detroit’s 200 neighborhoods while working through challenges with food deserts, vacant land and safety. 

 

 

Partnership Looks to Grow Greenspace

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A partnership between the city of Grand Rapids and Kent County Drain Commissioner Ken Yonker is focused on developing some much needed greenspace on the city’s Southeast Side. Located at 1516 S Division Ave., the property and an adjacent parcel are two of 11 properties the Grand Rapids City Commission will move forward on. The other nine properties are along Carrier Creek on the city’s Northeast Side. The city plans to turn them into park spaces, while maintaining the storm water management functions that are in place. The parks will focus on recreation opportunities like walking trails, overlooks and benches.

 

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Slow Pace Continues for Hudson Site Project

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Dan Gilbert’s Hudson site project broke ground in December 2017. The original plan intended the tower to be taller than the RenCen, but even after the downsizing of its planned tower, it’s a long way from being complete. According to experts, it takes about four to five years to build big skyscrapers in the U.S., yet the Hudson site development is moving slower than recent projects in Chicago with higher towers. The pandemic’s negative impact on the demand for office space, more hotel rooms and more luxury apartments may be factors in the slow pace of construction. According to Mayor Mike Duggan, people who have office buildings are rethinking the amount of office space they’re using. Convention business has also been impacted. Downtown hotel occupancy was 36% in September, 34% drop from the previous year. The $900 million-plus project had an original completion date of summer 2022.