Dexter to raze old DAPCO building, expand downtown
Dexter officials are clearing the way for new development in the village’s downtown, literally. The village DDA just bought the old DAPCO industrial complex the with the idea of razing it to make way for an expansion of downtown.
The decision to get rid of an industrial complex in favor of extending Dexter’s downtown took a major step forward.
The Dexter Downtown Development Authority has purchased the original DAPCO industrial building for $1.6 million and intends to raze it in order to allow for more downtown developement. The 1.45 acres on
“It’s really a big thing to buy this building and do something with it,” says Courtney Nicholls, assistant village manager for Dexter.
Once cleared, Dexter would like to turn Jeffords into a dense, urban street, while
making room for riverfront space along Mill Creek.
“It’s a hidden jewel we don’t enjoy enough,” Nicholls explains.
The occupants of the large industrial complex will be allowed to finish out their leases before the structure is razed. Demolition is tentatively set to begin 2011.
Village planners envision filling Jeffords Street with lots of storefronts, office space and residences like
Source: Courtney Nicholls, assistant village manager for Dexter
Writer: Jon Zemke
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