Rochester looks to finish up Downtown Riverwalk upgrade by January
Source: metromode, 12/20/2007
Downtown Rochester is about to become a little more walkable when city workers finish adding new lighting to the Downtown Riverwalk early next year. The new decorative lights will line the Paint Creek between East Second Street and the City Hall.
Dearborn launches WelcomeHomeDearborn.com to attract homebuyers
Source: metromode, 12/20/2007
Wanna buy a home in Dearborn? The city is trying to streamline that process by creating the WelcomeHomeDearborn.com Web site, which plans to highlight living, working and playing in the city, along with featuring homes for sale.
Redevelopment project in Dearborn wins $55 million in tax credits
Source: metromode, 12/20/2007
More development is heading for Dearborn's west downtown. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has approved $55 million in tax credits and captures for a project that will redevelop 12 sites along Michigan Avenue between Military and Howard streets.
Ann Arbor receives award from Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
Source: metromode, 12/20/2007
Ann Arbor is sticking yet another feather in its environmental hat. This time the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association presented the city's Energy Coordinator, David Konkle, with an award for his efforts to bring renewable energy use into the mainstream.
Fort Shelby Hotel in midst of $82M redevelopment
Source: Model D, 12/20/2007
Downtown Detroit is on the rise. The Fort Shelby Hotel's first ten floors are being transformed into the 204-room Fort Shelby Doubletree Guest Suites Detroit. There will be 67 luxury apartments on floors 11-22 and 38,000 square feet of IACC-certified conference space.
Ypsilanti looks to add more bike lanes on Forest Avenue
Source: metromode, 12/13/2007
Another bike lane is heading for Ypsilanti. The City Council approved putting in a new bike lane along West Forest Avenue between College Place and Norris Street. It expected to be in and available by this spring.
Ann Arbor strives for energy efficiency with Energy Challenge Awards Program
Source: metromode, 12/13/2007
As if Tree Town could become any greener, Ann Arbor found a new way with its Energy Challenge Awards Program. The program awards companies that become more energy efficient or utilize renewable energies. Winners receive a plaque, public recognition from the city and the added savings from using less energy.
Royal Oak's 409 Center St building set to finish by New Year
Source: metromode, 12/13/2007
The newest addition to downtown Royal Oak's skyline, 409 Center Street, is set to open by the third week of December and be fully open by the end of the year. The project is a renovation/addition to an existing structure, building over a vacant lot by the railroad tracks.
Vinewood Village condos in downtown Wyandotte ready for occupancy
Source: metromode, 12/13/2007
The developers of the Vinewood Village project in downtown Wyandotte are keeping an open mind when it comes to selling their nearly completed townhouses. They hope to work with buyers to get sales moving in a highly competitive market.
Dearborn Public Service Days looks to clean up the neighborhoods
Source: metromode, 12/13/2007
Cleaner streets and cleaner neighborhoods are a big goal for the city of Dearborn next year. The city plans to start its Public Service Days initiative in January where a concentrated dose of city services, such as street sweeping and tree trimming, will be given to each neighborhood twice a month.
Feds honor Metro Detroit's 100-mile network of greenways
Source: metromode, 12/13/2007
Greenways are starting to pay off for Metro Detroit in more ways than one. The Federal Highway Administration has recognized the region's 100-mile network of trails and greenways with an award for exceptional environmental stewardship.
U-M Regents to review Law School addition plans, green initiative report
Source: metromode, 12/13/2007
The University of Michigan is looking at taking steps to make its buildings bigger and greener today. The university's Board of Regents will review a proposed expansion of the law school and a report about making the school's facilities more environmentally friendly.