Sugar Hill FAQs

Why is the structured parking garage required? With a requirement of 260 vehicles spaces, are you requesting more spaces than required for the proposed development?

The City of Detroit received approval from HUD to use Section 108 funds to specifically develop a parking structure at this particular location. The City has determined through various market studies that parking access is limited in the Midtown area and the new public parking available at this parking structure would provide relief for that. 

 Is it possible to get more information on the Sugar Hill RFP? What is required in the submission?

The RFP was released September 14th, 2016 and can be accessed at this link.

All submission requirements are incorporated in the RFP and can be found in Section VI.

 What is the life time of the TIF?

The Garfield Area Brownfield Plan was approved in 2006 and that was the first year of the TIF district. State law states that Brownfield TIF districts can exist for 30 years or until all eligible costs are reimbursed. So the maximum amount of time the Garfield Area Brownfield TIF district can exist is until 2035, or until the developer is fully reimbursed for their eligible costs, whichever comes first. 

 What is the status of the home at 4635 John R?

The site is privately held and not part of the RFP. The design should be planned around the house, as the site is private land and demolition should not be considered to achieve a rectangular site.