A Brownfield Plan is being proposed for the redevelopment of 710 Chippewa Square from commercial to residential use for workforce housing called “The Chipp” developed by SLA Property LLC of Marquette.  A public hearing must be held by the City Commission prior to approval of the Brownfield Plan.

Approval of the Brownfield Plan will provide for the reimbursement of Brownfield Environmental and Housing Development Eligible Activity costs, including environmental due diligence and the gap between development and rent revenues for units for qualified households with income of 120% of the Area Median Income or less.

The Brownfield Plan was presented to and approved by the Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority at their September 25, 2024 meeting. The Local Development Finance Authority approved an intergovernmental agreement for this plan at its October 21, 2024 meeting.

The City Commission scheduled this public hearing at its October 15, 2024 regular meeting.