Summary
A $15.6M, 48-unit West Village apartment project wants $3.2M in brownfield TIF over 30 years, with 20% of units affordable at 80% AMI. Two historic homes would be demolished, which drew criticism from a resident.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
No taxing jurisdiction receives less than it does today, but $3.2 million in future tax increment goes to the developer over 30 years.
Future residents, including ten affordable-unit households, plus the West Village neighborhood getting retail, lighting and a rebuilt alley.
Preservation advocates object to the loss of two historic homes on the site.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
A $15.6M, 48-unit West Village apartment project wants $3.2M in brownfield TIF over 30 years, with 20% of units affordable at 80% AMI. Two historic homes would be demolished, which drew criticism from a resident.
City Council Formal Session
The City Council approved a new Brownfield Plan, Master Plan amendment, and zoning changes for the Junction McGraw redevelopment project, aiming to bring light industrial and commercial uses and nearly 400 walkable jobs to the neighborhood despite some resident concerns over community benefits agreements.
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
A 400,000-square-foot warehouse from Latimer Ashley (Ashley Capital + Latimer Group) on vacant land near I-94, with a 3-acre commercial parcel residents asked for, a rebuilt Junction Avenue road connection, 400 promised jobs and Detroiters-first hiring. The committee advanced the rezoning and master plan change to full Council.
Related development
COE II Redevelopment (Coe of West Village Phase II) Brownfield Plan
New housing and neighborhood retail in West Village, plus alley, lighting and mural improvements; two historic homes would be demolished.
Junction McGraw Redevelopment — Rezoning (District Map No. 45)
Prepares land near the Edsel Ford Freeway for business and industrial use; a community MOU on the McGraw Junction project was raised by commenters.
Master Plan Change No. 33 — Junction McGraw
Syncs the city's long-range land use map with the new industrial and commercial zoning.
Junction McGraw Redevelopment
Brings industrial and commercial investment and hundreds of jobs, though some residents desired stronger community benefits agreements.
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