Projects

Manchester Downtown Enhancement in conjunction with the MDOT M-52 Project

With the Michigan Department of Transportation M-52 project through the Village now on starting in late 2011 and continuing through 2012, the design of the Downtown Enhancement is basically complete. Only a few details need updating from the 2009 drawings. Additionally, the streetlighting  is being re-evaluated relative to recent advances in LED technology.

• Downtown Enhancement Design Drawings

• Streetscape Design Graphics
  

The historical concept for the Downtown Enhancement design is based on a 1930's Manchester streetscape, when the current bridge, paved streets, automobile traffic, and electric streetlighting were all present.

• Historical Appearance Concept

Funding for the Downtown Enhancement is largely from the Federal Tranportation Enhancement program, supplemented by MDOT and local funding.

• Funding

Combined Use Walking and Bicycle Trail

A combined use Walking and Bicycling Trail through the Village along the old Michigan Central Railroad right-of-way is currently being investigated. The concept was presented to the Village Council in December. Design, funding, and approvals are currently being pursued.

• Combined Use Trail Concept

Economic Development Data

• Demographic data from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)