Summer of Retail "You gotta spend money to make money" Throughout this year the Designhaus creative studio has seen an improved commercial market. It's apparent that developers are investing again in small retail and owner occupied office developments. We see that today's entrepreneur's are interested in re-locating to the dense developing areas of metro Detroit, causing a new, expanding sector for creativity and change.
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 Mixed Adaptive Re-use in Southfield Retail & Apartments Drive Smart Density Designhaus has proposed an adaptive re-use project of a mid century office building in Southfield, Michigan's Civic Center District. The mission of the project is to create a housing influx into the southeast Michigan collegiate and professional community of Southfield. The project allows for the opportunity of mixed use in a dense office park environment. Conversion of an existing building saves time, money and helps reduce urban sprawl and traffic congestion.
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 Modern Beer Hall with Medieval Roots Black Forest Inspired Brewery in Washington, MI The Brewery will feature an expansive beer hall, 50 beer taps that will include imported, domestic and local micro brews. The site will also provide patrons with a Bavarian inspired beer garden and outdoor bar, all engulfed in vegetation native to Germany's Black Forest.
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 Retail Complex Underway55 Acre Urban Development Under Construction near Saginaw Valley State University This Post-Modernistic complex lies at the apex of the Town &Gown District in Kochville, Township. Keep your eye out for this developing hub of social activity and commerce for the local student body.
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