By clicking on this link, you will have a documented plan
for the old Michigan State Fairgrounds from the Land Bank Authority. This presentation will give you the actual 411
for the 157 acre location in Northwest Detroit. I along with the rest of my council members
want you to have the actual plan for your records. The Magic Plus LLC group is
strongly committed to hiring, training, and educating Detroit residents and like-minded
citizens to improve the quality of life in our city. Councilmember
Cushingberry is working with State and Federal agencies to construct a new
AMTRAK station as an addition to the Magic Plus effort to redevelop the land.
Future plans include the extension of the M1 rail line to 8
mile road and, construction of an east and west connection with the development
of a M102 rail line going all the way from Lake St. Clair and points west to Livonia,
Novi, and Wixom. It is high time for a regional rail system and places like the
State Fair property and the old Northland Shopping center will make great hubs
for regional transportation. This project will create 3 to 4 times more jobs than the current
Meijer/Gateway project and, bring untold revenue to the County and City.
Whereas we do not support the META group’s plan for the fairgrounds because it
is rife with duplication of the Magic Plus group and does not serve the best interest
of the City.
Mayor Coleman Young always felt that the best thing for the
City is working at a well-paying job with the City Services to match. Now that
City employees and retirees can purchase property at %50 less than others, we
want to encourage the re-investment by carrying it forward. Group purchase of
homes on a block and people in them working in our Schools, Firehouses, and
Police Precincts will contribute to the renaissance of Detroit.
Rapid Transit on Grand River and Gratiot will
enhance the region’s growth and two bridges on the Detroit River will only add
to the mix. Suggesting that a passenger light rail track be built on the old or
new Ambassador Bridge may be a peace offering to settle the dispute with Mr.
Maroun and everyone. Connection with DDOT and, VIA is a strong possibility
if the details can be worked out. In the end it is time to stop bickering and
start putting shovels in the ground to create jobs and prosperity for everyone
to get the job done.
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