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S. Saginaw Reconstruction

S. Saginaw Road Streetscape Reconstruction

A schematic drawing of S. Saginaw Road showing improved pedestrian crossings, aesethetic lighting, and expanded walking areas.

project details

The S. Saginaw Road streetscape renovation project is the first phase of the overall Center City redevelopment project. Located in the heart of Center City, S. Saginaw Road will be reconstructed from Dartmouth Drive to Patrick Road and eight-food wide multimodal pathways will be created on both sides of this corridor to improve non-motorized and pedestrian access in the district. The project will also feature new, bold statement street lighting for pedestrians and vehicles, and add new horticulture enhancement that will make the corridor more beautiful and inviting for all.

PRECONSTRUCTION PLANNING TIMELINE

July 2018: Midland City Council authorizes contract for development of the Center City Redevelopment Plan
Agenda item | Video link

August 2019: Midland City Council adopts recommended Center CIty Redevelopment Plan; authorizes pursuit of Phase I design and funding
Agenda item | Video link | Read the Redevelopment Plan

March 2020: Midland City Council supports pursuit of USDA Rural Business Development Grant for pre-engineering work
Agenda item | Video link

December 2020: Midland City Council approves contract with Moore + Bruggink to complete construction designs
Agenda item | Video link

February 2021: Center City Authority holds district-wide Zoom meeting on project overview, construction timeline, zoning updates
Video link

September 2021: Midland City Council accepts $1.8M in funding for streetscape reconstruction; allocates $1M in funding from Midland County Road Millage for project
Agenda item | Video link

November 2021: Center City Authority holds district-wide Zoom meeting on redevelopment updates, initial design concepts
Video link

May 2022: Midland City Council allocates additional $15,000 from Midland County Road Millage to complete $500,000 Dow Challenge Grant
Agenda item | Video link

July 2022: Midland City Council awards bid for Phase I, S. Saginaw Road streetscape reconstruction to Isabella Corporation
Agenda item | Video link

PRECONSTRUCTION STEERING COMMITTEE

  • David Ginis (Owner, Ginis Goldsmiths)

  • Joe Kozuch (Owner, Village Green)

  • Mike Vezina (President/Owner, McCreadie Sales)

CENTER CITY AUTHORITY BOARD

  • Joe Kozuch, Chair (Village Green)

  • Linda Barth (Coldwell Bankers, Center City resident)

  • Jennifer Chappel (Midland County Habitat for Humanity)

  • Jeff Gandy (Property owner)

  • David Ginis (Ginis Goldsmiths)

  • Sharon Mortensen (Midland Area Community Foundation)

  • Alex Rapanos (Midland Towne Center)

  • Chris Schloemann (Domino’s Pizza)

  • Carol Stone (City of Midland)

construction timeline

Phase I of the S. Saginaw Road streetscape reconstruction is anticipated to begin in August 2022 and conclude in November 2022. Construction updates will be posted by the on the City of Midland website here, as well as shared on the City's Facebook and Twitter accounts and on the City of Midland construction updates page.

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project funding sources

Initial funding round:

  • Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation - $1,000,000

  • City of Midland - $1,000,000

  • Dow Company Foundation - $500,000

  • Charles J. Strosacker Foundation - $ 300,000

  • USDA Rural Business Development Grant - $117,000

  • Balance of $1M Dow grant (2017) - $777,412

    Initial funding round total: $3,739,085

Second (matching) funding round:

  • Dow Challenge Grant - $500,000

  • Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation - $ 300,000

  • Midland Area Community Foundation - $100,000

  • Dow Employees Credit Union - $30,000

  • Huntington Bank - $25,000

  • Isabella Bank - $20,000

  • Horizon Bank  - $10,000

  • Mary Currie - $15,000

    Second funding round total: $1,000,000

    Total project funding: $4,739,085