News Summary
Northville and Plymouth townships are experiencing noteworthy developments along Five Mile Road. Optimism surrounds the Michigan International Technology Center (MITC), originally designed to meet high-tech and life sciences needs. Various sites have plans for future growth, including residential units, restaurants, and corporate offices. The ongoing reconstruction of Five Mile Road aims to enhance infrastructure, while environmental restoration projects are also underway. These changes indicate a promising economic future for the area.
Exciting Developments Along Five Mile Road in Northville and Plymouth Townships
Northville, Michigan is buzzing with news about ongoing developments along Five Mile Road! Although there are many “For Sale” signs lining the area between Beck and Napier roads, progress is stirring in this bustling region. The potential here seems enormous, especially with the Michigan International Technology Center (MITC) scheme, which first made headlines about a decade ago, aimed at drawing in firms from high-tech, life sciences, and automotive sectors.
Originally, MITC was envisioned to be a vast complex showcasing facilities of up to 5 million square feet, bringing in a whopping $620 million in investments and over 9,000 jobs. However, the anticipated growth hasn’t come as quickly or as comprehensively as many had hoped. Yet, planner and coordinator for MITC, Gary Roberts, remains optimistic about the gradual pace of development as efforts continue.
Focusing on the Future
The current focus for this project encompasses a few key areas: attracting new jobs, securing investments, and ensuring that empty properties start contributing back to local taxes. The area in question spans an impressive 800-acre corridor on both sides of Five Mile Road, stretching through Northville and Plymouth townships.
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Let’s dive into the specific projects that are shaping the landscape along Five Mile Road:
Site 1:
This site previously hosted a women’s prison and is now part of marketing efforts, featuring a cozy hotel, delightful eatery, and several other businesses.
Site 2:
Home to a research and development center, this is where Zhongding, a Chinese rubber grommet manufacturer, has set up shop. Approximately half of this site has been developed, leaving about four acres available for future endeavors.
Site 3:
Formerly a gun range, environmental remediation has been completed here after around $450,000 was spent on cleaning up lead contamination. This site is now primed and ready for new development projects to flourish.
Sites 4, 5 & 6:
These smaller, undeveloped plots range from one to seven acres. Their irregular shapes have stopped much progress, but they’re being strategically held for potential amenities like charming restaurants and daycare centers.
Site 7:
Coldwater Ridge is on the rise, with Toll Brothers constructing a 98-unit residential condominium development. These homes will range from 1,879 to 2,206 square feet and will be available starting from the mid $600,000s.
Site 8:
This site faces challenges due to nearby wetlands, a railroad, and a landfill, leaving only 15 buildable acres available for future projects.
Sites 9 & 10:
Northville Lumber adds a significant presence to the area, while Verita, specializing in fiber optics and telecommunications, has acquired 16 acres for a new office. Additionally, Jones Development plans to erect a massive 700,000-square-foot speculative building, aiming to boost infrastructure with funding figured through tax increment financing.
Site 11:
Ridge 5 Corporate Park, formerly a racetrack, is caught in legal disputes over relocation plans. Nevertheless, prospects indicate that a developer might secure this site soon.
Site 12:
Currently, no pending projects are listed at this site.
Site 13:
A planned 60,000-square-foot tech building is on pause due to market uncertainty.
Site 14:
Notably, Choctaw-Kaul Distribution was built in 2023 at this site, although plans for a Nel Hydrogen project are currently on hold despite having received $170 million in tax credits and grants.
Site 15:
A new Meijer store will soon find its home here after some extensive environmental remediation work. Infrastructure construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2024.
The Five Mile Road Transformation
The reconstruction of Five Mile Road between Beck and Ridge roads is nearly finished at an impressive 99%. This will transform the road into a modern 3-lane concrete thoroughfare, backed by $10 million in state funding. Plans are also in place to extend this reconstruction work westward to Napier Road, with an estimated cost of $11 million, and engineering work for this has already been completed.
Conservation and Habitat Restoration
As part of the community’s commitment to the environment, an ongoing habitat restoration project for Johnson Creek aims to enhance water flow and protect endangered fish species in the area. All in all, Northville and Plymouth townships are on the move, working diligently towards a thriving future! Keep an eye on Five Mile Road—you never know what exciting changes might be just around the corner!
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Additional Resources
- Hometown Life: MITC Corridor Developments
- Wikipedia: Northville, Michigan
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Michigan
- Patch: Five Mile Road Work Update
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- Google Scholar: Northville Michigan urban development
