About the Project
Parks and public greenspaces are amenities that invite participation and encourage growth in a community. As part of the Village of Calumet Downtown Development Authority's (DDA) continued efforts to improve downtown Calumet that organization has formed a Steering Committee to guide the creation of a new public greenspace in the vacant lots at 325-329 5th Street.
VILLAGE OF CALUMET
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MICHIGAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR THE DOWNTOWN CALUMET GREEN SPACE PROJECT
The Village of Calumet will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 at 5:30pm at Village Hall Council Chambers at 340, 6th Street, Calumet, Michigan 49913, for the purpose of affording citizens an opportunity to examine and submit comments on the proposed application for a CDBG grant.
The Village of Calumet proposes to use $280,384.38 CDBG funds, and $31,538.20 Village of Calumet Downtown Development Authority (DDA) funds, to create an attractive, compatible, public green space suited for flexible use, public events and social opportunities at 340 6th Street and 323-325 5th Street in downtown Calumet and benefit at least 51% low to moderate income persons. Zero (0) persons will be displaced as a result of the proposed activities.
Further information, including a copy of The Village of Calumet’s community development plan and CDBG application is available for review. To inspect the documents, please contact Amber Goodman, (906)337-1713 or review at Calumet Village Hall, 340 6th Street, Calumet, Michigan 49913, or on-line at http://www.villageofcalumet.com/calumet-greenspace-improvement-project.html. Comments may be submitted in writing through Tuesday, April 12th at 5:00pm, 2022, or made in person at the public hearing.
Individuals who are planning to attend and require reasonable auxiliary aids should contact Amber Goodman, Village Manager at 906-337-1713, manager@villageofcalumet.com.
Citizen views and comments on the proposed application are welcome.
The Village of Calumet
Amber Goodman – Village Manager
(906)337-1713
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MICHIGAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR THE DOWNTOWN CALUMET GREEN SPACE PROJECT
The Village of Calumet will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 at 5:30pm at Village Hall Council Chambers at 340, 6th Street, Calumet, Michigan 49913, for the purpose of affording citizens an opportunity to examine and submit comments on the proposed application for a CDBG grant.
The Village of Calumet proposes to use $280,384.38 CDBG funds, and $31,538.20 Village of Calumet Downtown Development Authority (DDA) funds, to create an attractive, compatible, public green space suited for flexible use, public events and social opportunities at 340 6th Street and 323-325 5th Street in downtown Calumet and benefit at least 51% low to moderate income persons. Zero (0) persons will be displaced as a result of the proposed activities.
Further information, including a copy of The Village of Calumet’s community development plan and CDBG application is available for review. To inspect the documents, please contact Amber Goodman, (906)337-1713 or review at Calumet Village Hall, 340 6th Street, Calumet, Michigan 49913, or on-line at http://www.villageofcalumet.com/calumet-greenspace-improvement-project.html. Comments may be submitted in writing through Tuesday, April 12th at 5:00pm, 2022, or made in person at the public hearing.
Individuals who are planning to attend and require reasonable auxiliary aids should contact Amber Goodman, Village Manager at 906-337-1713, manager@villageofcalumet.com.
Citizen views and comments on the proposed application are welcome.
The Village of Calumet
Amber Goodman – Village Manager
(906)337-1713
MEDC CDBG Grant Public Hearing April 12, 2022 at 5:30pm | |
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CDBG - Greenspace Application | |
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MEDC CDBG Grant Special Meeting April 12, 2022 - Immediately Following the adjournment of the Public Meeting at 5:30pm | |
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Project & Site HistoryLearn about the history of the property and the process we've gone through so far.
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Concept DesignWatch the video above to view the design process and explanation of the current concept design. To play video fullscreen, click the opposing arrows in the lower right hand of the video player. You can provide feedback by submitting a comment. All comments will be reviewed by the Greenspace Committee and will be considered in implementation or alteration of the current concept design. |
Design CommitteeView committee composition.
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