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WCA Meeting: Olympia Development and EMU Construction Plans
April 13, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
$35 – $70.00
Olympia Development’s Continued Plans
for The District Detroit
AND
Eastern Michigan University’s Construction Plans
The next WCA Meeting will feature presentations on construction plans in both Detroit and Ypsilanti!
Olympia Development of Michigan is responsible for developing and investing in some of Detroit’s most recognized and visited venues, including the Fox Theatre, Little Caesars Arena and Comerica Park. Olympia has most recently invested in the development of The District Detroit – home to the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions – the greatest density of professional sports teams in one downtown core in the country. The District Detroit will ultimately account for a total economic impact of more than $2 billion and create more than 12,500 construction and construction-related jobs in addition to 1,100 permanent jobs.
Travis Arbogast, Vice President of Development, will update us on Olympia’s development and construction plans.
Eastern Michigan University‘s campus encompasses 800+ acres,18 miles of walkways and jogging trails, and 122 buildings on the main campus. Scott Storrar, Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, will update us on EMU’s construction activities and plans. Scott’s department oversees renovation and new construction throughout EMU’s campus.