Greetings to all.
As you may be aware, there is an important discussion going on in our community about proposed zoning changes in downtown Birmingham. Birmingham is not broken; our existing ordinances and free market forces have created a vibrant downtown — in large part due to landlords and business professionals who have creatively shaped the downtown of today within existing city zoning rules.
The proposed “retail definition changes” — changes which would restrict allowable use of first-floor space in the Redline District, will be a topic of discussion at Monday’s joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Commission. In addition, a public hearing has been set for July 12.
Please consider attending the joint meeting at 8 p.m. Monday June 19 at 851 S. Eton (Agenda attached) and the July 12 Planning Commission public hearing.
Remember: These meetings will set the tone for possible zoning changes that could permanently hurt downtown Birmingham — and your business.
Make your voice known. Join The Birmingham Roundtable by following @TheBirminghamRoundtable on Facebook (Page will be live Monday). And spread the word by telling your colleagues to follow the Page and/or send an email to jsk@corepartners.net, contact@fullvolumellc.blog, or jesshaki@esscodevelopment.com to join our email distribution list.
James Esshaki
Essco Development Company
210 South Old Woodward, Suite 230
Birmingham, MI 48009
