EMU takes over Michigan’s Historical Marker program
Eastern Michigan University’s revered historic preservation program is extending its reach now that it’s taking over Michigan’s Historical Marker program. EMU is working with the Michigan History Foundation and the Michigan Historical Commission to run the program. This means every time you see one of those new historical markers detailing the story behind a building, EMU will have helped make that possible. “We have a long... [Read More...]
EMU takes over Michigan’s Historical Marker program
Eastern Michigan University’s revered historic preservation program is extending its reach now that it’s taking over Michigan’s Historical Marker program. EMU is working with the Michigan History Foundation and the Michigan Historical Commission to run the program. This means every time you see one of those new historical markers detailing the story behind a building, EMU will have helped make that possible. “We have a long... [Read More...]
Ypsilanti’s Spur Studios full, next version on the way
James Marks had always heard the rumblings of Ypsilanti becoming the new Bohemia for local artists, but he never really bought into that way of thinking until he opened Spur Studios. Half a year later the Russell Industrial Center-style artist center on Ypsilanti’s east side is hanging up its “no vacancy” sign and operating on cruise control. It became such a quick and impressive success that Marks plans to open another studio soon. “It obviously... [Read More...]
Ypsilanti’s Spur Studios full, next version on the way
James Marks had always heard the rumblings of Ypsilanti becoming the new Bohemia for local artists, but he never really bought into that way of thinking until he opened Spur Studios. Half a year later the Russell Industrial Center-style artist center on Ypsilanti’s east side is hanging up its “no vacancy” sign and operating on cruise control. It became such a quick and impressive success that Marks plans to open another studio soon. “It obviously... [Read More...]
Ypsilanti’s Spur Studios full, next version on the way
James Marks had always heard the rumblings of Ypsilanti becoming the new Bohemia for local artists, but he never really bought into that way of thinking until he opened Spur Studios. Half a year later the Russell Industrial Center-style artist center on Ypsilanti’s east side is hanging up its “no vacancy” sign and operating on cruise control. It became such a quick and impressive success that Marks plans to open another studio soon. “It obviously... [Read More...]
“Keys to Success” to be presented at EMU’s Sesi Entrepreneurship Conference
Local entrepreneurs will share their success with aspiring entrepreneurs as the Eastern Michigan University College of Business presents the Sesi Midwest Entrepreneurship Conference on February 12, 2010 at the EMU Student Center, 900 Oakwood Street in Ypsilanti. Conference activities include presentations by: o Chris Holman, publisher of the Greater Lansing Business Monthly and Small Business Advocate for the state of Michigan, who will offer tips... [Read More...]
EMU set to begin work on Pray-Harrold renovation in spring
Construction crews are gearing up to start work on the Pray-Harrold Building at Eastern Michigan University. Work on the $42 million renovation project is expected to begin this spring. Construction workers will be replacing many of the core systems in the building, such as electrical and mechanical. This will be the first significant work done on the building since it was built in 1969. The university also wants to make the building more compliant... [Read More...]
Downtown Ann Arbor projects stack up on shelf
The shelf for downtown Ann Arbor projects is started to get a little crowded. You might have noticed a little bit of controversy surrounding a number of projects slated for downtown in recent years. However, most of those have yet to materialize. Seven major projects have been approved but have yet to break ground in the downtown Ann Arbor area. Another two are going through the approval process and the city has issued request for proposals for two... [Read More...]
Spur Studios goes all Russell Industrial Center on Ypsilanti
This story originally ran 7/15/09 More creative studio space is coming to Ypsilanti in the form of Spur Studios. The project is transforming vacant office space attached to an old manufacturing facility near Eastern Michigan University, 800 Lowell St., into studio spaces for artists and small businesses. Think Russell Industrial Center in Detroit but on a smaller scale. James Marks, founder and creative director of Ypsilanti-based VGKids, is spearheading... [Read More...]
The feasibility of renovating Ypsilanti’s Thompson Block
This story originally ran 9/30/09 The Thompson Block is too far gone from last week’s fire to be saved. That’s the conventional wisdom for a building with only its shell left after a fire in Michigan. “Fire is so dramatic and seems so final,” says Ted Ligibel, a professor who teaches about historic preservation at Eastern Michigan University and runs its award-winning historic preservation program. But is the road less traveled... [Read More...]
