Where to put the train station in Ypsilanti?

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | Source: Concentrate

Ypsilanti is gearing up to make a decision on a project that has enormous potential to improve the city’s prospects both short- and long-term.

City officials are trying to figure out which side of the tracks to put Ypsilanti’s stop on the Detroit-Ann Arbor commuter rail line. The city’s Planning Commission is holding a public meeting on that subject Thursday, along with explaining the potential impact this stop could have on economic development.

"This is one of the best things that can happen in any city," says Brian Vosburg, director of the Depot Town and Downtown development authorities. "This will be a huge boost to Depot Town and Eastern Michigan University."

Ypsilanti's leaders do know that the station will go in Depot Town. They’re trying to decide whether to turn the historic Freighthouse into the station or build a new station on the parking lot on the other side of the tracks at the end of Maple Street.

The meeting will be held at Haab Health Building, 111 N Huron St. There will be an open house of the plans between 4-7 p.m. A formal presentation of the plans and the options will be held at 7 p.m. For information, call (734) 483-9646.

Source: Brian Vosburg, director of the Depot Town and Downtown development authorities
Writer: Jon Zemke