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Battle Creek approves two downtown brownfield plans for mixed‑use housing projects
Summary
The City Commission approved brownfield plans for redevelopment at 99 W. Michigan Ave. and 119 W. Van Buren St., advancing two projects that together would add about 209 residential units, structured parking and commercial space while using tax‑increment capture to reimburse developers.
The Battle Creek City Commission on June 3 approved brownfield plans for two downtown redevelopment projects, clearing the way for a mix of apartments, retail space and structured parking at 99 West Michigan Avenue and 119 West Van Buren Street.
The two approvals came after public hearings during which developers and supporters described the projects as investments in downtown housing and commerce and some residents asked how taxpayer risk would be protected.
The Jackson Bean Management LLC proposal at 99 West Michigan Avenue would rehabilitate an existing single‑story commercial building, build a second and third story, refurbish the basement and add rooftop space. Developer Percy Bean told the commission the project would include restaurant space on the ground floor, a basement entertainment area and residential units on the second and third floors — five units on each floor, he said — and a rooftop amenity intended to draw visitors and…
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