Economic Development

Ypsilanti’s Depot Town continues to attract businesses

Ypsilanti's Depot Town has long been a popular destination for people and now its obvious the same is true for businesses as more and more move into the space.

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Thompson Block project receives $185,000 brownfield tax credit

Work behind the scenes of the Thompson Block project is moving forward as the state approves a $185,000 tax credit for the project in Ypsilanti's Depot Town.

The Next Generation Of Development

There's no two ways around it: real estate developers shape the physical character of our community. Always have, always will. So, with three of the Ann Arbor area's preeminent developers getting ready to pass the torch to their sons, Concentrate tries to get a sense of what this next generation has in mind for our community.

U-M opens newly refurbished Mosher-Jordan dorm

Get ready, because here comes the first splashes of a wave of improved student-living options on U-M's campus now that the Mosher-Jordan dorm renovation project is complete.

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Concordia expands electronic offerings at Ann Arbor campus

Concordia is taking another step into the 21st Century, expanding its cable-station options and creating an emergency alert system.

Developers to renovate old Handicraft building into Belgian brew pub

The intersection of Liberty and Division streets in downtown Ann Arbor is going from drab to dramatically improved, especially now that a developer is renovating the Handicraft building.

Artists bring more variety to Ypsilanti’s Depot Town

More businesses are making their home in Ypsilanti's Depot Town as a photography and painting studio open up in the historic business district.

Some worry downtown Ann Arbor’s restaurants are too much of a good thing

Ann Arbor may be known for its restaurants but some are starting to worry that too many are coming to the party in Tree Town’s downtown.

TrackSpeed finds a new niche

TrackSpeed is gaining speed as the Ann Arbor-based firm finds new ways to make more money.

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