Ad Hoc Citizens Committee for Water Street Redevelopment Area - 3-25-2026

The City of Ypsilanti's Ad Hoc Citizens Committee for Water Street Redevelopment convened on March 25, 2026, to discuss the redevelopment planning for the Water Street site. The meeting focused on organizing the committee's structure, including facilitation and meeting schedules, and reviewing the draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for potential developers. Committee members emphasized the importance of community engagement, affordable housing, mixed-use development, and preserving natural areas. Significant discussion centered on the site's environmental remediation status, with updates on contamination cleanup efforts and the need for clear communication of technical information to the public. The committee agreed on meeting dates and expressed the need for further detailed presentations from environmental consultants to inform their review of the RFQ and community benefits. No formal contract awards or vendor selections were made, but the meeting set the groundwork for future procurement activities related to the redevelopment project.