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MEDICAL CENTER/MID-CITY NEIGHBORHOOD

Residential & Commercial Development

		71 Garfield Once a hotel, this building is currently under construction and poised to emerge as a super-green, mixed-use complex of 22 living/work spaces and eight art studio/retail spaces geared towards artisits. The building is on track for Energy Star rating and to accomplish energy reduction below 50% of current ASHRAE standards. Solar power will offset 20 percent of the buildings energy load and a geothermal system will provide heating and cooling. The units will rent for approximately $1.00 to $1.15 per square foot.

		Canfield/John R Development Phase I includes 3,710 sq. ft. of retail space along Canfield. Phase II will include 34 upscale condominiums, 25 heated indoor parking spots with and additional 6 loft units over the parking facility.

		DMC Healing Garden Transformed from a large open lawn area, the healing garden encourages discovery and reflection through a playful series of flexible spaces and provides visitors peace and tranquility to rejuvenate their minds and spirits. The garden, not intended to be a traditional active playground, is designed to be a space for users to read, talk, reflect, and study birds, bugs and cloud formations. It provides a myriad of opportunities for all users and has become an integral component to the hospital's healing environment.

		First Congregational Church The church has recently constructed a banquet center and Underground Railroad exhibit. Total investment is $1 million.

		Garfield Block Residential Development Approximately 120 units of rental and for-sale housing are planned. The project will include the renovation of two historic apartment buildings and the construction of a new parking deck and arts facility. The estimate project cost is $35 million.

		Majestic Theatre/Magic Stick Facade Improvements Over $150,000 has been invested to upgrade exterior facades with new lighting, awnings, signage, and storefronts. In 2008, the Alley Deck was completed to add a rooftop deck to the complex.

		Newberry Building This historic property located on John R, across from Harper Hospital, will be redeveloped into 28 market-rate apartments. Zachary & Associates and the DMC are working together to renovate the property, which has been vacant for the past 20 years. Total project investment is $5.9 million

		N'Namdi Gallery George N'Namdi is renovating two historic buildings on Forest, 52 & 66 E. Forest. The space will be occupied by N'Namdi Collection, Arts Extended Gallery, CC Grot and Seva Restaurant. The project will include an outdoor sculpture garden and outdoor performance space. The grand opening is expected in Fall 2009. The estimated cost of the project is $2 million.

		Seva Restaurant Soon to be located at 66 E. Forest between John R and Woodward in teh Sugar Hill District, this 4,200 square foot, 90-seat restaurant will provide Midtown with its first all-vegetarian resturant. Total project costs are estimated to be $340,000 including tenant improvements, equipment, and working capital. The restaurant will open in early 2011.

		The Ellington The project, located on the northeast corner of Mack and Woodward, is now complete with 52 units of for sale condominiums and 15,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. A shared parking deck was constructed in 2003. The estimated cost of the project is $35 million.

		Williams Pavilion A $12 million renovation of a senior housing tower on W. forest near John R is now underway by Cathedral Church of St. Paul.

		Woodward/Willis Mixed-Use Project The UCCA has undertaken this project to develop a mixed-use building. The building will consist of approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of commercial space along with 12 two-story loft units.

Institutional Development

		Brasza Outpatient Center The Detroit Medical Center constructed an outpatient facility as part of the Rehabiliation Institute of Michigan (RIM). The 26,000 sq. ft. structure includes in-patient suites and a wellness and sports medicine center. The project began in 2002 and was completed in 2004. Total cost of the project is $35 million.

		Detroit Medical Center The DMC recently renovated the Children's Hospital Emergency Room allowing for additional exam rooms, as well as the relocation of Hutzel Women's Services into Harper University Hospital at a total cost of nearly $50 million.

		Detroit Medical Center - Brush Mall The Brush Mall Greening project will consist of park like space within Brush Mall. The project is already underway and with the construction of a common gazebo, benches and landscaping. Plans for the Mall also include a walking track and trail. Brush Mall is the area between Children's Hopital, Detroit Receiving, Harper Hospital and Karmanos.

		Detroit Medical Center - Medical Office Complex The development of a new medical office building, located at the former Friendship Haven property on St. Antoine, is underway. A 4-story 41,000 sq. ft. building will be occupied by a pediatric clinic, extra clinic space and general offices.

		Eugene Applebaum Pharmacy & Allied Health Professional Building This new building was constructed by Wayne State University to house the College of Pharmacy & Allied Health. Construction was completed in 2002. The 270,000 sq. ft. building at Mack and John R offers improved classroom and research space, and accessibility to clinical use at the Detroit Medical Center. The estitamte cost of the project was $64 million.

		Hudson-Webber Cancer Research Center Karmanos Cancer Institute, in conjunction with the Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University, has completed construction of a state-of-the-art cancer research center. Total project cost of the 60,000 sq. ft. research tower was over $20 million.

		Jewish Vocational Services Exterior facade improvements and renovations including a new iron fencing was complete in 2006. Total investment $100,000.

		Karmanos Cancer Institute The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will be buying land and buildings from the DMC with plans to create a modern streamlined cancer program. The 38-bed hospital will be under construction in 2008 at a cost of $47 million.

		Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) The first phase of renovation for MOCAD is complete. The former warehouse property now houses rotating art exhibitions and performances. Investment to date is approximately $3 million.

		Wayne State University School of Medicine - Medical Office Building A $15 million tax-exempt federal Recovery Zone Facility Bond will be used to help finance the construction of a medical office building at Mack Avenue and St. Antoine Street, near Wayne State University. The new medical office building project is projected to maintain 119 jobs and an additional 31.

Public Improvement Projects

	Tolan Athletic Field The City of Detroit Recreation Department has completed improvements to Tolan Field located at I-75 Service Dr. and Mack Avenue. Upgrades include a new playscape, landscaping, benches and picnic tables. Project cost was $400,000.

	Woodward/Mack Streetscape Project Construction of Phase I (Mack to Selden) was completed in 2004. The final phase was completed in 2008, with enhancements along Woodward extending to I-94. The streetscape improvements included new sidewalks, streelamps, trees and trash receptacles. Total cost for Phase I was $1.7 million.