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Redevelopment of Existing Properties
Redeveloping existing structures and land promotes compact development patterns which aids in the protection of Northern Lower Michigan’s natural resources. Whether reusing an existing structure for a new function or constructing a new building within an established neighborhood, redevelopment and infill reduces development pressure on our region’s greenfields while revitalizing existing communities.
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Train depot converted to office space, Suttons Bay, Leelanau County
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Adaptive Reuse & Greyfield Development
The adaptive reuse of older buildings can contribute to the preservation of local community character, maximize local infrastructure investment by promoting development in areas where infrastructure is already established, and increase property values by restoring properties (i.e., greyfields) to productive uses. Older buildings can be adapted for a variety of new uses while retaining their historic features.
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Redevelopment of former contaminated industrial site, Traverse City, Grand Traverse County
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Brownfield Development
Brownfield development restores once contaminated abandoned, idled, or under-used properties, thereby making them available for productive uses. A site’s location, as well as the State of Michigan’s incentives and financing options, often prompts developers to undertake remediation and rehabilitation measures. Restoring and reusing properties is an enormous environmental, economic, and aesthetic benefit to the region.
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Infill projects can complement existing neighborhoods
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Infill
In the region’s developed areas, existing patterns of land division and building provide the framework to support infill development. Infill is the development of skipped over, underused, or vacant properties within our region’s communities. This technique not only meets land use needs but can help revitalize established areas. Infill offers communities a method of maximizing their local infrastructure investment by promoting development in areas with established infrastructure and support services. Infill projects also offer opportunities for communities to redirect development through a Transfer of Development Rights program. For additional information, refer to Critical Design Practices: Open Space Protection Tools.
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Residential infill project in downtown Traverse City, Grand Traverse County
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Key Points:
- Encourage adaptive reuse and greyfield development for economic and community revitalization.
- Developing in established areas reduces development pressure on greenfield sites.
- Promote adaptive reuse to maximize the community’s infrastucture investment.
- Brownfield development restores properties and capitalizes on the community’s infrastructure investment.
- The State of Michigan offers incentives and financing options to encourage brownfield development.
- Local jurisdictions that offer density bonuses or other incentives help facilitate brownfield redevelopment and infill projects.
- Infill development maximizes public infrastructure and support services investment.
- Infill reduces development pressure on greenfields beyond the urban fringe.
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