Water Street Redevelopment Area

The Ypsilanti City Council heard an update Tuesday night regarding the cleanup of the lead and PCB contaminants at the Water Street parcel and when redevelopment might be able to take place. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council tonight will hear an update regarding the cleanup of the Water Street PCB contamination and hopefully move toward a redevelopment plan for the site. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

To balance the budget as it’s presented, the city will need $3.6 million additional dollars from its general fund balance. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

There are efforts within city government to develop Water Street along the Huron River. Heather Wysor is an herbalist founder of the online shop Heathers on Earth. It focuses on foraged, natural medicines. She would like to "re-wild" the downtown property. WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Sarah Rigg speak with Wysor about her proposal to preserve the area's natural state.

Ypsilanti City Council voted to approve a reimbursement agreement for Water Street. It was approved unanimously at last night’s meeting. WEMU’s Josh Hakala explains.

For years, a 38-acre parcel of land in Ypsilanti along the Huron River has sat unused because of contamination. The Water Street property needs a developer that will take on the task of cleaning up the contamination and putting the land to beneficial use for the community. Ypsilanti City Council member Steve Wilcoxen joined WEMU's David Fair with an update on where that process stands and what comes next.

The process of re-developing Water Street in downtown Ypsilanti continues to take steps forward. As WEMU's Josh Hakala reports, city council now has a roadmap to cleanup-contamination andmove the project through the rest of the year and beyond.

The city of Ypsilanti has hired a consultant to help them navigate the development of Water Street. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The development of Water Street has been on the wish list of Ypsilanti politicians and residents for decades. Last night, two developers made their pitches on their vision for the vacant downtown area. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council says it needs more time to examine its marijuana ordinance. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.