Business & Development

Published July 9, 2018

Lot 6 work could mean more parking, loss of river access

BIRMINGHAM — In its ongoing quest to find parking solutions for a congested downtown, the Birmingham City Commission voted June 25 to allocate nearly half a million dollars to repave and expand municipal parking lot number 6, which also serves as the home of the Birmingham Farmers Market.

Published July 6, 2018

Warren Weekly

New Meijer hailed as major investment in southeast Warren

WARREN — The site of a former fledgling hospital at 10 Mile and Schoenherr roads has finished its transformation into a new Meijer “supercenter.” The grocery chain’s new 155,000-square-foot store, its second in Warren, officially opened June 28 at 25225 Schoenherr Road.

Published July 2, 2018

Troy Times

Five-story hotel gets green light for Maple Road

TROY — Citing rapid growth in Troy, a developer asked for and received approval for a five-story, 107-room, extended-stay hotel on 1.5 acres at Crooks Road and Wilshire Drive.

Published July 2, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Funding will help Clinton Township construct path, bridge

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, or SEMCOG, recently awarded approximately $13 million in Transportation Alternative Program, or TAP, funding to local communities.

Published July 2, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

State grant allows Shelby Township to extend hiking, biking trail

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A hiking and biking trail that is in the works to connect the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Belle Isle in Detroit will get closer to completion thanks to a new section scheduled to be installed in Shelby Township.

Published June 29, 2018

Farmington Press

Farmington pursues DIY park playground

FARMINGTON — New playground equipment could be headed to Flanders Park after the City Council unanimously approved a letter of intent to partner with a nonprofit at a June 18 meeting.

Published June 26, 2018

Troy Times

Troy City Council buys former Taco Bell site to beat blight

TROY — Troy City Council members decided that a land deal for a blighted parcel was an offer they couldn’t refuse June 18.

Published June 26, 2018

Troy Times

Townhomes proceed on 1 acre at Square Lake and Livernois

TROY — A developer presented revised plans — ones that comply with ordinance requirements — for a 14-unit townhome development to the Planning Commission June 12.

Published June 26, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Officials plan Colorado tour for Lakeside inspiration

A group of Sterling Heights city officials recently made out-of-town plans to go shopping for ideas on how to improve the Lakeside Mall area and get it ready for the future.Read More

Published June 20, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale council approves grant application for skate park

FERNDALE — Approximately a year ago, the Ferndale City Council approved the installation of a skate park at Wilson Park. In the time since, Wilson Park has remained skateless, but council approval of a new grant application looks to change that.Read More

Published June 20, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale Planning Commission passes new plans for ‘dot’ parking structure

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s Planning Commission approved a new set of plans for the city’s mixed-use parking structure that would be located on Troy Street.Read More

Published June 20, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Chaldean foundation seeks rezoning, building growth

First came the foundation’s building. Next comes the addition, if the Sterling Heights City Council eventually adopts a rezoning proposal.Read More

Published June 20, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Private senior living facility proposed for Macomb Township off Hayes Road

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A senior living facility is in the works in Macomb Township and could break ground this year on Hayes Road just north of 22 Mile Road. Red Tail Real Estate, based in St.Read More

Published June 19, 2018

Rochester Post

Hospital to drop Crittenton from name

ROCHESTER HILLS — Soon, Ascension Crittenton will be renamed Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital.

Published June 19, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak increases parking rates

ROYAL OAK — On June 11, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved increases in parking rates as recommended by the Downtown Development Authority, based on a parking study by Rich & Associates.

Published June 19, 2018

Troy Times

Bill would send city-owned land sales to ballot in Troy

LANSING — A state representative introduced a bill that would require that the sale of city-owned land over 5 acres be put to a vote of the people.

Published June 19, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Judge denies appeal for Deeplands development

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores officials scored a legal victory against a proposed subdivision at 55 S. Deeplands Road that city officials argued would put the residents of the development at risk.

This gas station at Nine Mile Road and Harper Avenue will be torn down to make way for a new gas station later this summer.

Published June 19, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Southwest corner of 9 Mile and Harper to get new gas station

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The gas station on the corner of Nine Mile Road and Harper Avenue will be demolished to make way for a new gas station with a different owner, which should begin construction this August.

Published June 18, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Construction contract approved for police station expansion

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Work on an expansion of the Shelby Township Police Department is expected to get underway in July and wrap up by the end of the year, after the Board of Trustees approved a nearly $2 million construction contract at it’s June 5 meeting.

Published June 13, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Condo development coming to corner of Romeo Plank, 24 Mile

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A 48-lot single-family condominium development is in the works at the corner of Romeo Plank and 24 Mile roads in Macomb Township as the development in the township continues to move northward.Read More