Another new day spa opens in downtown Detroit
Source: Model D, 1/31/2007
Woodhouse Day Spa has opened its doors in Merchant's Row on Woodward Avenue downtown. The spa is part of a national chain based in Texas, and it's their first location in Michigan.
Heavy construction at The Fifth Royal Oak close to finishing
Source: metromode, 1/30/2007
Heavy construction is nearing completion at The Fifth Royal Oak in downtown Royal Oak. Construction crews are preparing to pour the building’s roof later this month and the first phase of move-in is slated for May.
More condos planned for heart of downtown Ann Arbor
Source: metromode, 1/29/2007
With continued interest in downtown condos from buyers, developer Main & Liberty LLC has set its sights on a pair of downtown Ann Arbor buildings at the intersection of Main and Liberty.
Ypsilanti plans to replace trees
Source: metromode, 1/29/2007
After losing all its ash trees, Ypsilanti applies for grants and seeks public involvement in replanting and care of new trees.
Theater planned for Northville
Source: Northville Record, 1/29/2007
Northville residents and some heavy-hitters like WDIV's Chuck Gaidica are working together to bring a professional performing arts theater to downtown Northville.
Woodward Ave Lofts gets ready to start construction
Source: metromode, 1/26/2007
Workers have cleared the site for the 6-story building at 23101 Woodward and are finishing preliminary construction work this winter. They hope to begin building the high rise later this year and expect to finish it in 2008.
Local company contracted to build new bus shelters for AATA
Source: Ann Arbor Business Review, 1/26/2007
The Ann Arbor Transit Administration has contracted Canton-based Duo-Guard to provide the city with 15-25 new bus shelters in one year, with more to come over the follwoing two. The contract is estimated at $77,000 in the first year.
Northville to plan downtown makeover
Source: Northville Record, 1/26/2007
Northville's City Council will be setting goals for improvements to the township's downtown during a meeting on Jan. 29.
Grosse Pointe close to landing Trader Joe's
Source: Detroit Free Press, 1/25/2007
Trader Joe's is meeting with Grosse Pointe's planning commission to solidify their intention to move into a portion of the former Jacobson's on Kercheval.
Plymouth ice festival economic stimulus to downtown
Source: Observer & Eccentric, 1/24/2007
The Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular, which runs Jan 26-28, is about more than just the art; the township's Downtown Development Authority will make use of the event as a marketing tool for its downtown amenities.