Michigan Real Estate News

Timely  |  Relevant  |  Informative

Strings Attached to Development of Northville Downs Property

Hunter Pasteur Homes’ request for planned unit development eligibility for the Northville Downs property was approved by the Northville Planning Commission. The redevelopment presentation was heavily scrutinized during the almost 5-hour meeting. However, the approval comes with attached strings. The developer must submit a current traffic study, provide values of benefits, the funding it is committed to cover, and the funding requested by the city for public benefits. The segregation of residential uses and the addition of a farmers market as a public benefit must also be addressed by Hunter Pasteur Homes. Planning commissioners approved the eligibility with a 7-1 vote.

 

 

Joe Louis Arena’s Redevelopment to Include Residential High-Rise

A conceptual plan that was submitted to the city of Detroit in July envisions a 24-story, 290-foot residential high-rise as part of the former Joe Louis Arena’s redevelopment.  According to the Sterling Group, the tower would tentatively be named The Louis and house 500 studio and one-bedroom units. Other possible uses in addition to the residential building are unknown. The site has been discussed as a mixed-use development and could potentially include a hotel. The conceptual plan includes the firms of Neumann Smith, Resurget Engineering and Giffels Webter, as well as construction contractor Colasanti.

Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport Expansion on the Horizon

Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport had its busiest month in July of 2021, serving just under 113,000 travelers. According to the airport’s director, the airport’s peak summer traffic could grow by another 32% by 2030. The airport is making preparations to support that growth. The Northwest Regional Airport Authority approved a parking expansion that will break ground next week. According to Klein, TVC’s existing long-term parking lot has 989 parking spaces. The expansion will  incorporate a new EV charging station, underground stormwater retention systems, and restriping of the existing lot. The expansion sill add 425 spaces in total. Preliminary plans could triple the size of the airport’s terminal in the future.