Business & Development

Published August 13, 2019

Northland property sale approved for retail, housing, medical marijuana

SOUTHFIELD — The city has entered into a purchase agreement with local developers for portions of the Northland Center property.

Published August 12, 2019

Woodward Talk

Demolition of 45-year-old Berkley Ice Arena begins

BERKLEY — The demolition of the Berkley Ice Arena has begun. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the first wall of the ice arena was torn down.

Published August 12, 2019

Woodward Talk

Construction of billboard has nearby Ferndale residents upset

FERNDALE — The construction of a new billboard near Interstate 696 and Hilton Road, and what some said was a lack of communication from the city, has upset residents who live close by.

Published August 9, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights delays community center opening to February

STERLING HEIGHTS — Residents who look forward to relaxing and playing at the new Sterling Heights Community Center will have to wait a bit longer, according to park officials.

Published August 6, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township Public safety building expected to be complete in October 2020

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It’s been over a year since plans were approved for a new public safety building in Macomb Township.

Published August 6, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

New outdoor dining concept approved for Marais in Village

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A new outdoor seating configuration has been approved for Marais Market & Café at 17051 Kercheval Ave. in the Village.

Published August 2, 2019

Warren Weekly

Center Line hopes for continued development on Van Dyke

CENTER LINE — This summer has seen mixed fates for developments along Van Dyke Avenue in Center Line, but city officials are hoping to forge ahead with broader plans to transform the downtown district.

Published August 2, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Bikes, scooters delayed for Nautical Mile

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Technical issues mean that the Nautical Mile may not see bikes or scooters for rent from the Gotcha company in 2019.

Published July 30, 2019

Rochester Post

DDA’s ‘Front Porch Project’ aims to improve community’s quality of life

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Downtown Development Authority recently launched a new initiative called the Front Porch Project.

Published July 30, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills residents push for public swimming pool

ROCHESTER HILLS — A group of residents are hoping city officials will consider adding a community swimming pool to Rochester Hills parks and recreation amenities.

Published July 30, 2019

Troy Times

Planning Commission OKs drive-thru Starbucks on Big Beaver

TROY — Starbucks will make a change to the storefront at Big Beaver and John R roads, in the Troy Sports Center, following the Troy Planning Commission’s approval of a drive-thru window.

Published July 30, 2019

Farmington Press

Renovations, improvements coming to Costick Center

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Costick Activities Center’s natatorium, or indoor pool, and Conway Hall, most commonly used for senior activities and events, will be receiving improvements before the 2019-20 budget year comes to an end.

Published July 29, 2019

Woodward Talk

La Salette project returns to Planning Commission for zoning request

BERKLEY — A project at the site of the former Our Lady of La Salette School returned to the Berkley Planning Commission for the first time since last year.

Published July 23, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

New condo plan calls for razing ‘structurally unsound’ Tennis House

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A plan that would have preserved a piece of community history has had to be scrapped after a discovery that the building couldn’t be redeveloped.

Published July 23, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Birmingham to vote on $57.4 million parking structure bond

BIRMINGHAM — To repair or replace? That is the question. At least that’s what Birmingham residents will be asked Aug. 6 when they vote on a $57.4 million bond that would fund the replacement of the North Old Woodward parking structure, a project that would create an extension of Bates Street out to Woodward Avenue and open the door to further development.

Published July 22, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Beautification committee to be formed to fight blight in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Residents are being called upon to help beautify the township, one business corridor and residential neighborhood at a time.

Published July 19, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

City expects Schoenherr-Moravian development to resume

STERLING HEIGHTS — Kathy Curtis lives in a condominium development near Schoenherr Road and Moravian Drive in Sterling Heights. But she says many of her neighbors don’t know what to make of a nearby vacant edifice that occupies the intersection’s southwest corner.

Published July 19, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Zoning change paves way for condominium development in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — City Council members voted to rezone a parcel of property that currently holds a church to make way for a 20-unit condominium development south of Nine Mile Road and west of Jefferson Avenue.

Published July 16, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield considers purchase agreement with EverCentre developer

SOUTHFIELD — A local development company has its eye on the EverCentre property.

Published July 16, 2019

Troy Times

Troy City Council nixes plans for attached condos amid neighbors’ concerns

TROY — The Troy City Council unanimously denied a rezoning request for 1.2 acres along Rochester Road, north of Long Lake Road, after more than 60 residents signed a petition in opposition to the rezoning.