Commerce Township: Progress!

The drawing shown at the right (click to enlarge) is a representation of probable uses of the 320 acres acquired by the Downtown Development Authority at M-5 and Pontiac Trail. The plans call for a lifestyle shopping center in the lower right hand portion of the property and some auxiliary commercial space near the intersection of the access road to Welch Road and Martin Road as extended. A portion of the westerly section is anticipated to be purchased by the Walled Lake Schools. Between 70 and 90 acres will be left as open space for recreational and storm water retention purposes. A cultural and performing arts building may be located near the center of the project. A library and the new town hall will be located in the northerly edge of the central portion of the development.
The remaining majority of the property will be composed of residential construction. There will be a combination of bike and pedestrian paths linking the entire project. The current plan includes a trailhead for the lifestyle center, with the paths connecting to West Bloomfield pathways on Haggerty Road. There will be commonality in landscaping, lighting, architectural appearance and maintenance.
A name for the new center has yet to be selected; I encourage each of you to give some constructive thought to a name for this dynamic area and offer your suggestions. In addition, I am requesting that those of you who are interested in helping the Performing Arts Center set up an operating endowment group to contact Wynn Berry or our public affairs team at the number listed below.
Contact Wynn Berry at 248.895.4956.