Business & Development

Published July 8, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Mural to transform WeatherTech building in downtown Utica

UTICA — Downtown Utica is brushing up on its artistry and culture with a new project along Auburn Road.

Published July 5, 2019

C&G Newspapers

‘There needs to be a very unique fix’

MACOMB COUNTY — Less than two weeks after a presentation regarding a proposed new Macomb County Jail, county officials held a tour of a jail cell. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham provided a look inside the Macomb County Jail July 1.

Published July 5, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

City promises foliage screening, safety near planned trail

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights city officials will proceed with a plan to build a trail along the Plumbrook Drain, though they will continue to communicate with residents and try to address privacy and safety concerns, officials said.

Published July 5, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Community Center construction proceeds despite weather

STERLING HEIGHTS — In early July one year ago, city officials broke ground on the future Sterling Heights Community Center, located near the roundabout at Utica and Dodge Park roads. And like the seedling sculpture that it neighbors, the Community Center building has been growing from the ground up.

Published July 5, 2019

Madison - Park News

New senior living community proposed in Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights is considering the development of a luxury senior living community on Dequindre Road, between 12 Mile and 13 Mile roads. The proposal, by developer Cypress Partners, is for a 120-unit housing development that includes affordable options for moderate- and low-income individuals, to be constructed across three parcels located at 30021, 30031 and 30071 Dequindre Road.

Published July 5, 2019

Madison - Park News

Improvements coming to Wildwood Park, trail at Friendship Woods

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council has hired a contractor to install a new playscape at Wildwood Park, something that has been in the works for two years. A state grant is helping to pay for part of the project, which will have accessibility features for children with disabilities.

Published July 5, 2019

Madison - Park News

Akasol AG on the cusp of finalizing plans for plant in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — Once the site of Hazel Park Raceway, the Tri-County Commerce Center at the corner of Dequindre and 10 Mile roads has drawn such tenants as an Amazon distribution center, automotive supplier Bridgewater Interiors, and an LG Electronics plant building electric batteries for use in the Chevy Bolt.

Nordstrom announced it will be closing its doors at The Mall at Partridge Creek, in Clinton Township, this September.

Published July 2, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Nordstrom to close at Partridge Creek

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The luxury department store chain Nordstrom announced June 26 that its last day of business at the Mall at Partridge Creek, in Clinton Township, will be Sept. 13 of this year.

Published July 1, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Normandy Oaks construction delayed due to wet conditions

ROYAL OAK — Due to an especially soggy spring, construction that was initially slated for April on Normandy Oaks Park has not yet begun.

Carrols, the largest Burger King franchisee in the United States, brought a proposal to the Planning Commission June 10 to build a new Burger King at 31806 Grand River Ave.

Published June 28, 2019

Farmington Press

Neighbors oppose newly proposed Burger King

FARMINGTON — A newly proposed Burger King in Farmington is being strongly opposed by neighboring residents who believe the proposed site remains unfit for a fast-food establishment.

Published June 28, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Menards opens in Village at Bloomfield

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Just four short years ago, the vast space known as Bloomfield Park, at Telegraph and Square Lake roads, was a blighted reminder of the 2008 economic downturn.

This former brewery at 24409 Jefferson Ave. is planned to become a second location of Dragonmead Brewery, to be called Dragon Landing.

Published June 27, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Renovations coming to St. Clair Shores restaurants and breweries

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council took action on a number of site plans for local businesses, including breweries and restaurants, for improvements ranging from new operations to exterior renovations.

West Bloomfield will be consolidating its classes and activities for senior citizens in a former fur business at Orchard Mall on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield Township.

Published June 26, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield to open senior services location at Orchard Mall

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield Township continues to be a popular destination for senior citizens — so much so that the township board previously had to issue a moratorium on the opening of new senior living facilities there due to an oversaturated market.

Published June 26, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield company observes Take Your Dog to Work Day

SOUTHFIELD — A local company took a break from the usual grind to hang out with their furry friends recently, all in the name of charity.

At the June 12 Board of Trustees meeting, a rezoning request failed 4-3 for a proposed senior housing community on the east side of Romeo Plank, between 21 Mile and 22 Mile roads. Residents are seen here at an April 16 Planning Commission meeting during which the rezoning was discussed.

Published June 25, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb board says no to rezoning request for senior housing

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After months of discussion about a proposed senior housing community, developers may have to adjust their plans.

This map shows the layout of a proposed park at the northeast corner of 24 Mile and Foss roads. Potential areas of the 28-acre park include a splash pool; a children’s playground; pavilions; a dog park; and tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts.

Published June 25, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb board hears presentation regarding 24 Mile Road park

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — At the June 12 Board of Trustees meeting, Macomb Township Parks Director Sal DiCaro and Jack Knowles, landscape architect from Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, presented an idea for a park at the northeast corner of 24 Mile and Foss roads.

Published June 25, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Complaints prompt city to pause hike-bike trail work

Johnson Acho said he built his home in northwestern Sterling Heights when he was 26, after buying the lot at a premium because of the nature preserve.

Published June 25, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Mr. Paul’s Chophouse celebrates 50 years as a Roseville institution

ROSEVILLE — As 6 p.m. rolls around at Mr. Paul’s Chophouse in Roseville, co-owner Paul Gogo Jr. strolls around the dining room greeting customers and embracing old friends as they come in for dinner.

Published June 24, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley working to accept marijuana business applications in 2020

BERKLEY — With actions taken at its most recent meeting, the Berkley City Council is aiming to accept applications for marijuana businesses at the start of 2020. At its July 17 meeting, the council held a discussion about what the city plans to do for the rest of the year regarding both recreational and medical marijuana businesses; the decision was to craft a framework to allow both in the city.

Published June 24, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley hires company to demolish ice arena

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved a contract with a Detroit company to demolish the city’s decades-old ice arena. At its June 17 meeting, the council approved the agreement with Inner City Contracting to conduct the demolition of the Berkley Ice Arena for a price not to exceed $287,837.