MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — New workforce housing is coming to a vacant five-acre plot in Marquette Township following the approval of a Brownfield Plan on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
The Marquette County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of the plan, which will bring 48 new cottages, duplexes, and townhomes to Marquette Township. Marquette County Treasurer Jackie Solomon said the development would be at 170 County Road 492, right across from Lost Creek.
Of the total units, 17 must be sold to individuals at or below 120% of the area median income (AMI), which is $50,034, according to recent U.S. Census data...
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Leo’s notes: Marquette Township’s approval of a Brownfield Plan for 48 new workforce homes shows how underused land can be leveraged to meet urgent housing needs. By combining mixed-income ownership opportunities with smart tax capture, local leaders are aligning redevelopment with affordability goals—a model to watch.
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