"Mixed-use development is the next wave in Hamtramck," says community and economic development director Erik Tungate, and it's coming in the redevelopment of the four-story Hauser Building.
The building, located on Jos. Campau at Belmont, will be redeveloped into one floor of commercial and three stories of for-sale lofts. Behind it, a new four-story building will be constructed with another three floors of lofts and ground-floor parking for all 10 residential units.
"This takes one of our historic buildings and adds an updated flavor," says Tungate. "It continues to build on the vibrancy of Jos. Campau." A walkway will be built to connect the two buildings.
The lofts will cost approximately $170 to $180 per square foot and are NEZ-qualified. Construction will start in spring 2008.
Developer Mark Hauser of Sabel Acquisitions, LLC also owns the Belmont Bar across the street. "He's the kind of guy you want to clone 50 times over," says Tungate, in terms of Hauser's contributions to Hamtramck.
The project architect is Detroit-based
Archive DS and total project cost is $1.5 million.
Source: Erik Tungate, City of Hamtramck
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
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