Water Street Redevelopment Area Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee engaged in discussions regarding subcommittee reports for community outreach, indigenous and tribal involvement, and a 100-year vision. Key actions included reviewing edits for the Request for Qualifications and the benefits section. The committee deliberated on and rejected a proposed tree survey, received a community benefits presentation, reviewed development timelines, and made adjustments to conceptual maps, including the removal of parking designations.
Oct 14, 2026·
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The committee meeting focuses on the Water Street Redevelopment Area, detailing the development of community benefits, RFQ edits, and alignment with the site's long-term vision. Key discussions involve community outreach strategies, tribal engagement, and establishing criteria for developer selection, including priorities for affordable housing, sustainable construction, and public infrastructure. The content also addresses the evaluation of developer qualifications and the broader goals for integrating the redevelopment site into the local downtown and park system.
Sep 30, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Ypsilanti Water Street Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee held meetings to discuss the Water Street Redevelopment Area project, specifically focusing on the integration of a 100-year vision into the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document. Discussions included the format of the vision statement, the formation of subcommittees for community outreach, tribal involvement, and RFQ editing, and the establishment of a project timeline. The committee also began evaluating criteria for future developer selection and discussed various environmental and infrastructure surveys required for the redevelopment area.
Sep 30, 2026·Board meeting
Water Street Redevelopment Area Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed subcommittee reports concerning community outreach strategies and indigenous/tribal involvement for historic preservation. They discussed updates to the 100-year vision document and RFQ edits. The committee also evaluated developer selection criteria, including conceptual layouts and specific RFQ sections presented by external consultants. Future initiatives identified include performing ALTA and Tree Surveys utilizing HUD grant funds.
