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Renovare Development is proud to continue to present a series of posts featuring Women in Housing, Commercial Real Estate and Community Development. Today we take great pride in featuring Emily Petz, Community Housing Expert at W.E. Upjohn Institute where she leads the Regional Housing Partnership for Southwest Michigan and develops comprehensive housing plans.?In addition to her work at the Institute, Emily operates her own development consulting firm, Zero Plus.? With a decade of experience at the State of Michigan, Emily has held key roles at the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Throughout her career, she has successfully guided communities and developers on projects ranging from $1 million to $80 million. A LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction since 2009, Emily is also recognized as an Economic Development Finance Professional by the National Development Council. She holds degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and Environmental Economics. She is dedicated to building a socially just and ecologically restorative future. Renovare Development wants to applaud?Emily for her efforts in western Michigan.??????? #renovearedevelopment #renovare #w.e.upjohninstitute #zeroplus #bentonharborrevitalization #bentonharbor #projectt #communitydevelopment #womeninhousing?#affordablehousing?#womenlead?#womenleaders #workforcehousing?#michiganhousing?#emergingleaders #femaledevelopers?

Renovare Development is proud to announce that a partnership consisting of Place Strategies, Placecraft, and Renovare Development has recently completed the proposed updates to the Village of Empire Master Plan. This update includes a roadmap for local economic development initiatives. We are very proud to help small rural communities understand the economic development tool box they have access to. We look forward to our continued work in this area and hope to support Empire's goals to manage growth, increase connections and preserve natural areas. #RenovareDevelopment #PlaceStrategies #Placecraft #HousingOpportunity #AffordableHousing #EmpireMi #EmpireVillageMi #EmpireLiving #LiveInEmpire #MichiganHousing #EmpireCommunity #DowntownEmpire #HistoricEmpire #Empire

Renovare Development is proud to continue to present a series of posts featuring Women in Housing, Commercial Real Estate and Community Development. Today we take great pride in featuring Lisa Berden,?Founder of Linchpin Legal PLLC. After clerking for Michigan Supreme Court Justice Marilyn Kelly out of law school, Lisa has amassed almost two decades of in-depth experience in tax-based real estate finance, commercial transactions, and corporate law. She has negotiated commercial leases throughout the country for office, industrial, retail and flex space uses for multi-national companies, and has closed over $115 million in state and federal NMTC allocations across multiple states. She has been involved in multiple public-private partnerships between private entities and state, county and local participants. Lisa closes complex commercial real estate transactions, structures tax credit financing, advises tax exempt organizations and counsels businesses regarding legal matters with a practical perspective. She also advises clients regarding national and local economic development incentives in commercial transactions and counsels small and mid-sized clients on organizational and compliance matters to support their growth and development.?Currently, Lisa is the primary real estate and corporate attorney for Renovare Development. Renovare Development wants to thank Lisa for the work she has done on behalf of our company.??? ???? #renovearedevelopment #renovare #linchpinlegal #womeninhousing?#affordablehousing?#womenlead?#womenleaders #workforcehousing?#michiganhousing?#emergingleaders #femaledevelopers #femaleleaders?

Renovare Development in partnership with Robertson Brothers Homes recently announced a new housing development in Harper Woods called Fraser Square being built on the former Poupard Elementary School site.?Renovare Development has a tradition in naming projects after women who have significantly impacted their community.?Such the case in naming Dorsey Estates in Ypsilanti after Mattie Dorsey, the first African American woman to be elected to Ypsilanti’s City Council in 1975. Fraser Square will feature: ??* 71 Duplex & Townhomes ??* “Missing Middle” Affordable Units Available ??* Down Payment Assistance Available This new housing development is being named after a former teacher at the school, Carol Fraser who was much respected and revered for the passion she had in teaching for 34 years.?In addition to teaching, Ms. Fraser was also involved in fundraising including raising money for Oklahoma tornado victims in 2013. Renovare Development and our partner Robertson Brothers, would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the service that teachers like Carol Fraser provide us.?Teachers are fundamental to the development of individuals and the progress of society. They do not simply teach facts and figures—they shape minds, mold character, and help students find their place in the world making them one of the most influential groups in any society. Thank you Carol Fraser and all teachers for your hard work and dedication!

Renovare Development in partnership with Robertson Brothers Homes recently announced a new housing development in Harper Woods called Fraser Square being built on the former Poupard Elementary School site.?Renovare Development has a tradition in naming projects after women who have significantly impacted their community.?Such the case in naming Dorsey Estates in Ypsilanti after Mattie Dorsey, the first African American woman to be elected to Ypsilanti’s City Council in 1975. Fraser Square will feature: ??* 71 Duplex & Townhomes ??* “Missing Middle” Affordable Units Available ??* Down Payment Assistance Available This new housing development is being named after a former teacher at the school, Carol Fraser who was much respected and revered for the passion she had in teaching for 34 years.?In addition to teaching, Ms. Fraser was also involved in fundraising including raising money for Oklahoma tornado victims in 2013. Renovare Development and our partner Robertson Brothers, would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the service that teachers like Carol Fraser provide us.?Teachers are fundamental to the development of individuals and the progress of society. They do not simply teach facts and figures—they shape minds, mold character, and help students find their place in the world making them one of the most influential groups in any society. Thank you Carol Fraser and all teachers for your hard work and dedication!

Renovare Development is proud to continue to present a series of posts featuring Women in Housing, Commercial Real Estate and Community Development. Today we take great pride in featuring Sarah Pavelko,?Executive Director at Eastern Market Development Corporation. Sarah Pavelko?has?over 15 years of diverse industry?experience?in?real estate, economic development planning and?implementation, creative financing, and?neighborhood revitalization. She oversees the development of industrial projects and land assembly on behalf of the Eastern Market Development Corporation to ensure the authentic development of Eastern Market and retain its role as an invaluable food hub for Southeastern Michigan. Previously as Senior Director of Development at Greatwater Opportunity Capital, Sarah was responsible for executing the development of a diverse portfolio of projects representing $123MM of investment for 1,400 units.?While at the?Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, she oversaw?the team responsible for?facilitating real estate transactions, land assembly?and disposition, and?public investment projects. As a Detroit resident herself, Sarah is also personally invested in the city's revitalization. She has completed several small historic renovations herself in the city's North End neighborhood and serves on the board of Central Detroit Christian CDC and the Programs Committee for ULI Michigan. Renovare Development wants to applaud Sarah on her efforts in historical preservation and revitalizing the City of Detroit.?????? #renovearedevelopment #renovare #easternmarketdevelopment?#easternmarket #detroitrevitalization #historicalpreservation #womeninhousing?#affordablehousing?#womenlead?#womenleaders #workforcehousing?#michiganhousing?#emergingleaders #femaledevelopers?

After a very successful lottery last week for Dorsey Estates, we would like to announce that all affordable units are reserved, and we have a waiting list for those who wish to be notified if availability opens up. We appreciate the enthusiasm from prospective homeowners and understand the demand for quality, affordable housing. If you are interested in market rate units, we will begin accepting purchase agreements in early 2025, with anticipated move-in dates starting in the spring. We encourage you to stay tuned for updates as these units become available.?You can tour one of our homes in Dorsey Estates at the link below. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions in the meantime. Thank you again for considering Dorsey Estates as your future home. We look forward to staying connected and hope to welcome you to our community soon! Click Here to Tour a Home:?https://lnkd.in/eFXdZcGj Contact Us: 313-403-3650 ? [email protected]???????????????????? DORSEYESTATES.COM #RenovareDevelopment #HousingOpportunity #AffordableHousing #DorseyEstates #Ypsilanti #YpsiLiving #LiveInYpsi #MichiganHousing #YpsiCommunity #DowntownYpsi #HistoricYpsilanti #WalkableYpsi #SafeYpsiNeighborhood #FindYourYpsiHome

Renovare Development is proud to continue to present a series of posts featuring Women in Housing, Commercial Real Estate and Community Development. Today we take great pride in featuring Andrea Brown,?Executive Director of the Michigan Chapter of the?American Planning Association. Andrea Brown has served as the Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Planning (MAP), the Michigan Chapter of the American Planning Association, since 2004, and as its Information Director prior to that.?MAP is one of the largest of APA’s chapters with nearly 4,000 members and serves professional community planners and elected and appointed land use decision makers like planning commissions, zoning boards and elected local leaders. Ms. Brown is responsible for the development of MAP’s land use and planning policy; for advancing MAP’s legislative agenda in Lansing; for advocacy and lobbying efforts; for developing relationships and partnerships, forming coalitions; and working closely with other land use leaders, state agencies, policy makers and non-profits.?Ms.?Brown is the chief fundraiser for MAP and has successfully secured more than $3 million in grants, sponsorships and contributions since 2004. Renovare Development wants to express?our thanks to Andrea for her ongoing legislative work in Lansing advocating and lobbying for housing policy changes.???? #renovearedevelopment #renovare #michiganassociationofplanning #MAP?#womeninhousing?#affordablehousing?#womenlead #womenincre #womenleaders #workforcehousing #michiganhousing?#emergingleaders #femaledevelopers?

Exciting news! Renovare Development in partnership with Harbor Habitat and with support from Whirlpool Foundation is proud to announce that Benton Harbor City Commissioners have taken action to advance development of the Mercy Hospital site known as Project T (see link to article below).?This is a multi phase project that includes for sale affordable duplexes and a mixed use building with ground floor child care and grocery. The city commission approved the master deed for Project T, noting the development is receiving a Michigan State Housing Development Authority Missing Middle housing grant, a $1.25 million grant from Whirlpool Foundation, and a $2.1 million Brownfield financing agreement for its first phase. This joint venture with Harbor Habitat highlights our commitment to delivering attainable and affordable for-sale housing.?Stay tuned for further updates and get ready to discover the home of your dreams! https://lnkd.in/eixcMMyh #Renovare #HarborHabitat #Whirlpool #ProjectT #AffordableHousing #BentonHarbor #MichiganHousing #CommunityLiving #HomeOwnership #MSHDA #MissingMiddle #downpaymentassistance