Gov. Whitmer Announces New Housing Development, Economic Investments for Three Detroit Neighborhoods

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that the state will be supporting revitalization projects to bring new housing, economic growth and vibrancy to three neighborhoods in Detroit. The projects are expected to generate a total capital investment of $33 million.

"These revitalization projects demonstrate our ongoing efforts to meet the housing needs of Michiganders and build a foundation for long-term economic opportunity in Michigan," said Governor Whitmer. "Today's investment is helping us put Michiganders first, creating good-paying jobs, and reinforcing Detroit neighborhoods as attractive places to live, work, and play by transforming underutilized properties into productive spaces."

The Brush 8 Townhomes project will include the construction of a three-story multifamily building on two vacant sites in the Brush Park neighborhood of Detroit. When completed, the building will consist of eight for-sale residential townhomes and will feature a rooftop terrace, penthouse, garden, and alleyway improvements. The project also includes public infrastructure improvements including curbs, gutters and paving the public alleyway.

The project is expected to generate a total capital investment of $4.8 million and will reactivate vacant property into a contextually appropriate building that will provide needed housing in the neighborhood.

The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority has received MSF approval of $29,220 in state tax capture for the reimbursement of brownfield remediation activities. The city is supporting the project through the approval of the local tax capture, valued at $201,145. The development team is also seeking a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone tax abatement that would apply to future residents of the property. The city of Detroit is engaged with MEDC's Redevelopment Ready Communities program

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