Redevelopment Ready Sites

Redevelopment Ready Sites

Location. Location. Location.

Redevelopment Ready Sites are located within Certified Redevelopment Ready Communities, a program designed to prepare communities to offer a transparent, predictable, and efficient development experience. Sites have been hand-picked by these communities as priority redevelopment opportunities.

Use the interactive map to the left to find Redevelopment Ready Sites by region.

More Information for Developers

Pro Forma 101

A pro forma analysis is a set of assumptions and calculations that projects the financial return that a proposed real estate development is likely to create.

Project Profiles

MEDC and communities have come together to complete exciting redevelopment projects that increase private investment, create jobs, and make lasting impacts in neighborhoods across the state.

Request for Qualifications

Each of these RFQs have been developed in concert with Michigan communities and incorporate concepts and visions developed by local stakeholders.

Why Invest in Redevelopment Ready Communities?

When it comes to investing in a community, we know a streamlined process can make all the difference. That’s why MEDC created the Redevelopment Ready Communities® program, which assists developers interested in community development and property development opportunities in Michigan.

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Michigan Opportunity Zones

Throughout Michigan, great opportunities abound in areas called Opportunity Zones. The opportunities are for investors, entrepreneurs, community leaders, developers, and builders to make certain areas of Michigan better places to live, work and thrive.

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Click here to browse Redevelopment Ready Sites in Opportunity Zones.

Redevelopment Ready Sites: Region 1 - Upper Peninsula

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Bessemer

Located in the western upper peninsula, Bessemer is a outdoor paradise with access to year round recreation and a vibrant art community. The city's up-and-coming downtown offers bountiful opportunities for commercial and residential investment which is essential the city's longterm goals.

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Escanaba

Escanaba is a place brimming with local pride, small town charm, and welcoming attitudes. With so much to be proud of, like its low cost of living, exceptional schools, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, and a high-class walkable downtown, you’ll wish you were here.

Region 2 - Northwest

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Boyne City

Located in Charlevoix County, Boyne City is a scenic lakefront community that strives to meet the needs of residents, businesses and visitors through a vibrant and thriving downtown, protected shoreline, mix of uses and services to support new and existing businesses.

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Manistee

Serving as the county seat of Manistee County, the city of Manistee and its surrounding area offers an array of activities, from the Lake Michigan shoreline and inland lakes to the newly renovated downtown Vogue Theatre, lighthouses and Manistee National Forest.

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Petoskey

Nestled on the shores of Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan, Petoskey features eight miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, including the Bay Harbor development site. Residents and tourists enjoy over 170 unique shops and fine restaurants in the famous Gaslight Shopping District.

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Traverse City

Located in Grand Traverse County, Traverse City offers the mesmerizing outdoor recreational opportunities as well as tremendous cultural and social opportunities often only found in much larger cities.

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Region 3 - Northeast

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Alpena

Incorporated in 1871, the City of Alpena overlooks Lake Huron's picturesque Thunder Bay. The wood, cement, and heavy machinery industries of Alpena stemmed from a long industrial heritage that started with logging of the 1800s. Besides these industries, Alpena offers to the public an abundance of businesses along with a community college and a regional medical center.

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Grayling

Grayling draws on its accessibility, natural features and strong community spirit as it continues to grow. With direct access from I-75 and M-72, Grayling proclaims to be the “Gateway to the North,” providing convenient services and activities for residents, travelers and tourists.

Region 4 - West Michigan

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Allegan

Serving as the county seat of Allegan County, the city of Allegan offers an unbeatable combination of small-town atmosphere and community-minded approach. Strategically located on the Kalamazoo River, the riverfront boardwalk, historic downtown and homes and friendly citizens give Allegan its ambiance.

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Grand Haven

Grand Haven is the third community to be both RRC certified and a master level Michigan Main Street Community. Offering several dining options, arts, entertainment, history , sandy shorelines, a musical fountain, a marina, and pier lighthouses, Grand haven has a piece of adventure for all ages.

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Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is located in west central Michigan, roughly 30 miles east of Lake Michigan. Grand Rapids is home to 15 colleges and affiliate colleges, Beer City USA, a wealthy array of preforming arts, and home to the regionally known ArtPrize festival.

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Husdonville

The City of Hudsonville is in the process of implementing the Imagine Hudsonville 2030 master plan, for which it was awarded the Daniel H. Burnham Award for planning excellence. This plan calls for Hudsonville to become a more livable, vibrant, walkable, and distinctive city and identifies core components needed to bring that vision to life.

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Middleville

Located in Barry County, the village of Middleville is a small, quaint community that offers affordable, quality living nestled between the urban centers of southwest Michigan. The area is home to the Thornapple River, Yankee Springs Recreational Area, Thornapple State Game Area and Paul Henry Trail.

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Muskegon

Serving as the county seat of Muskegon County, the city of Muskegon offers two local colleges that provide a large presence of young adults in the up-and-coming central business district. The Muskegon area offers activities for all seasons, amazing parks the Lake Michigan coastline, and more.

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Region 5 - East Central

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Mount Pleasant

To keep economic development moving forward, Mount Pleasant takes a no compromises proactive approach to investing in infrastructure and other needs to facilitate investment. 'Meet here' in Mt. Pleasant and learn why it is the perfect location for your next project.

Saginaw

Saginaw is the largest city in the Great Lakes Bay Region, home to more than 50,000 residents. Sitting at a crossroads between ‘up north’ and industrial areas such as Flint and Detroit, Saginaw focuses on making community connections to promote economic development, build new markets for Michigan farmers, and serving as a healthcare hub for much of lower Michigan.

Region 6 - East Michigan

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Laingsburg

Located just 20 minutes from downtown Lansing, Laingsburg offers quick access to a major employment center with the laid-back atmosphere of a close-knit small town. The city's motto - "Discover, Enjoy, Celebrate" - embodies the city's penchant for family-friendly community events.

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Swartz Creek

Swartz Creek celebrates a hometown spirit like few other places. Our friendships with each other are lasting and our residents work hard to build the kind of community people care deeply about.

Region 7 - South Central

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Meridian Charter Township

Meridian Township has nestled within its borders two healthy and active communities; Haslett and Okemos. Meridian Township is a a welcoming community that celebrates quality education, recreation and lifestyles. Its mission is to provide a safe and welcoming, sustainable, prime community.

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Lansing

Michigan’s capital city blends numerous lifestyle options with a strong economy based on government, education, insurance, healthcare and automobile manufacturing. The city’s ubiquitous high-speed internet service and educated population have created a burgeoning intellectual environment setting the stage for growth in the technology sector.

Region 8 - Southwest

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Battle Creek

Battle Creek is known around the world as the birthplace of the cereal industry, and today continues this legacy of innovation and progress. Respect for local history combined with modern forward thinking has resulted in a community that offers a thriving local and international business community.

Kalamazoo

A wide variety of industries and businesses call Kalamazoo home, including major players in the pharmaceutical, medical science, and craft beer industries. The city also offers an assortment of cultural attractions that one might only expect to find in larger metropolitan areas including music, visual art, dance, and theatre.

Marshall

Serving as the county seat for Calhoun County, the city of Marshall sits prominently positioned to welcome businesses and travelers along both I-69 and I-94 between Detroit and Chicago. The city boasts a rich mercantile history dating back to 1830 when fur trading was its main economic driver.

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Region 9 - Southeast

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Hillsdale

Hillsdale is located amongst the beautiful rolling hills of Southcentral Michigan. The city has strong core values revolving around family, tradition and opportunity.

Howell

As the County Seat, the City of Howell is centrally located within Livingston County. In Howell you can stroll amid historic buildings that offer both character and welcoming charm and experience a unique mix of independent dining, entertainment, and "shoppertunity" options you simply won't find anywhere else.

Jackson

Jackson features excellent regional transportation as it is served by Interstate-94 and US-127; it has passenger rail service to both Chicago and Detroit; and is served by the Jackson County Airport. Jackson’s economy is supported in part by three major corporations. Jackson is home to Allegiance Health, the Eaton Corporation and it is the world headquarters of CME (Consumers) Energy.

Pinckney

Pinckney’s traditional small-town feel and prime downtown redevelopment sites combine to offer an appealing location for development. The thriving downtown district would benefit from a variety of mixed-use projects that add to the existing lifestyle options the village provides.

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Tecumseh

Among the rolling hills of Lenawee County, you’ll find the historic city of Tecumseh. Tecumseh is a mid-sized city of 8,700 residents and 275 businesses. The city’s excellent school district, extensive parks system and vibrant downtown district are just a few community assets that make Tecumseh a great place to be.

Ypsilanti

Ypsilanti, commonly known as Ypsi (ip-see), is an exciting city with an abundance of opportunities to live, work and play. As a premiere destination for foodies, festival goers, and artists, Ypsi is the place to be for those seeking authentic cultural experiences.

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Region 10 - Detroit Metro

Dearborn

Dearborn is the world headquarters of the Ford Motor Company, the University of Michigan-Dearborn and the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. With a focus on building on its knowledge economy and advancing the quality of life for its current and future residents, Dearborn is a great place to be.

Eastpointe

Eastpointe is a residential community with ample shopping areas, businesses, professional services, green spaces and public transportation options. Conveniently located along I-94 and just a mile away from 696, Eastpointe is close to many local destinations and just a short drive to downtown Detroit.

Ferndale

Located in southeast Oakland County, the city of Ferndale is home to just under 20,000 residents many of whom are young professionals drawn to the area for its vibrant downtown, exciting nightlife, pedestrian-friendliness, and affordable cost of living.

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Lathrup Village

With two major arterial roads, the city provides easy access to the regional transportation system. The city is especially interested in proposals which would help increase mixed-use development along Southfield Road in the Village Center District.

Oak Park

A diverse, affordable and culturally-rich community in southeast Oakland County, Oak Park is an excellent opportunity for investors. The city's current master plan seeks to attract additional investment along its major corridors, including restaurants, breweries and mixed-use development.

Roseville

Roseville is a community of over 48,000 residents and was the first community to attain RRC-certification. The city currently includes businesses in the retail, automotive, military, printing and recycling industries (and many more).

Southfield

As the “center of it all,” Southfield is home to over 10,000 businesses including over 100 Fortune 500 companies. In addition to endless networking opportunities and proximity to downtown Detroit and a major airport, the city also boasts an impressive 98 percentage access rate to high-speed internet – an essential piece of infrastructure for any businesses.

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