Development Projects
15 storiesThe editorial mix includes project timelines, site-plan explainers, construction updates and milestone tracking, with infrastructure requirements and development delays shaping follow-up. Development Projects keeps the reader focused on the evidence, timeline and real-world consequence.
EMU sets Pierce Hall groundbreaking for Oct. 15
Eastern Michigan University has scheduled a Pierce Hall groundbreaking ceremony for Oct. 15 in Ypsilanti. Phase 1 is expected to bring advising, career services and hands-on learning together by fall 2027, though the event does not set a construction start date.
Ypsilanti Township Residents Challenge University of Michigan Data Center Plans
At a second town hall on Oct. 1, Ypsilanti Township residents pressed the University of Michigan for more openness about its proposed Los Alamos computing center and possible effects on local infrastructure.
Michigan approves power deal for Google data center
The Michigan Public Service Commission approved DTE Electric contracts for Google's planned 1-gigawatt campus in Van Buren Township. Transmission work, renewable generation and battery storage are also moving ahead.
Central Michigan University breaks ground on $100 million medical building in Saginaw
Central Michigan University has started work on a new 90,000-square-foot medical education building in Saginaw. The project will give its College of Medicine a permanent home and aims to open in fall 2028.
Michigan Resistance Camp Draws Statewide Support Against Copperwood Mine
A grassroots camp led by Indigenous organizers near Lake Superior is attracting more Michigan residents who want to protect wetlands and treaty lands from a proposed copper mine in the Upper Peninsula.
Michigan Prisons to Add 870 High Security Beds in Major Expansion
The Michigan Department of Corrections is moving forward with projects to add 870 high-security beds across five facilities, aiming to improve safety, inmate placement and accessibility as part of its Safe Prisons Initiative.
Former Gwinn School Building Listed for Sale After Partial Conversion
A 39,000-square-foot former school on the old K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Gwinn, Michigan is back on the market for $450,000 after partial residential redevelopment and years of work by its current owner.
Knam Industries announces $10 million plant in Plymouth, but local confirmation lacking
Knam Industries International says it is opening a $10 million facility in Plymouth, Michigan, with plans to hire over 100 skilled workers by 2027 and invest further in manufacturing technology. As of now, local and regional officials have not confirmed the project or its details.
Talon Metals Shifts Focus to Michigan's Humboldt Mill, Drops North Dakota Plant Plan
Talon Metals has dropped its plan for a new processing plant in North Dakota and is now considering Michigan's Humboldt Mill for ore from its Tamarack project. A final decision will follow a feasibility study expected by the end of 2026.
Springs at Canton Opens 280 New Rental Homes in Canton Township
A 280-unit gated apartment community called Springs at Canton has opened on Ulmus Road in Canton Township, Michigan, offering studio to three-bedroom homes with private entrances, garages and amenities for residents seeking new rental options
Livonia halts new police headquarters project after funding collapse
Plans for a new Livonia police station have been shelved indefinitely after city officials confirmed that funding options have dried up and contracts with architects and builders have expired, leaving the 1961 facility in continued use
Farmington Schedules Public Hearing on Brownfield Plan for Senior Apartments
A public hearing is set for September 22 at Farmington City Hall to review a proposed Brownfield Plan that could fund major rehabilitation of the Farmington Place Apartments, a senior income-based complex on Grand River Avenue
Detroit Apartment Rehab Dispute Leads to Lawsuits Over $1.4M Project
A $1.4 million legal battle has erupted between NFL All-Pro Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner and Sanborn Construction Group over a stalled renovation of a historic Detroit apartment building, with both sides filing lawsuits and work now under a new contractor
Michigan Approves $50M Grant for Copperwood Mine in Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Strategic Fund has awarded $50 million in state grants for land and road improvements at the proposed Copperwood Mine in Gogebic County, aiming to revive the region's economy despite ongoing environmental concerns and public opposition.
Elizabeth Taylor's Former Bel Air Home Undergoes $47M Renovation
A $47 million renovation is underway at Elizabeth Taylor's longtime Bel Air estate, adding new amenities and expanded living space while preserving much of the original interior. The project aims to honor the late actress's legacy and update the property for modern use.