The Haven an Urban Village
This cottage court development "gently" introduces density to this Midtown Detroit neighborhood through a collection of different building types. The Haven is a study in providing affordable housing options and "place of peace" in an urban area
THE HAVEN: An Urban Village
“A neighborhood that inspires whole healthy living - In Spirit, In Mind, In Body”
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Detroit, Michigan
Midtown/ Cass Corridor Neighborhood
Willis-Selden Historic District
Parcel Area: 22,100 SF (.507 acres)
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Cottage Courtyard Development
Buildings
14 detached/semi-detached rental cottages ranging from 250 SF to 564 SF (4,368 SF total)
5,164 SF Inn Building (Hostel) - 9 Short Stay Units & 1 Inn Keeper’s Unit.
303 SF Flex Pavilion/Prayer Room
FHA Accessible
Number of Floors: 2 above grade (Inn Building)
Building Area: 9,835 SF (All Bldgs.)
Building Height: 30’-4” (Inn Building)
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2015 Michigan Building Code
Occupancy Group: R-1 & R-2 Residential
Construction Type: Type VA & V-B
Fully sprinklered NFPA 13R
Detroit Zoning Ordinance (11-8-2022)
SD1 - Special Development District; Small Scale Mixed Use
Lot Coverage: 7,188 SF/ 32.5% of parcel
FAR: 0.49 (10,927 SF)
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New Construction - Masonry and Fiber Cement Veneer
All Wood Framed
Full Poured in Place Concrete Basement (Inn Building)
Slab on Grade Foundation for Cottages
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46 residences/per acre
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Hard Cost: +/- $3.26 million (estimated)
Soft Cost: +/- $250,000
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Schematic Design & Entitlement Reviews (Apr 2023)
Estimated Construction Start: Summer 2024.
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Simply Well Communities, LLC
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Specification Writer: Amy Baker Architect
Structural: Metropolitan Structural Engineers & Associates Inc.
MEP: JRED Engineering, Inc.
Civil: n/a
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N/A
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Masterplanning Services
Public & Municipal Hearing Services
Full Architectural Services for Medium Scaled Apartment Bldg.
Permitting Assistance
Bidding Assistance
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13 Off-Street Parking Spots
Bike Parking
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$6.923,076/ per acre
(‘Value per Acre’ is a financial efficiency measure of the actual project cost against how much land is needed to produce that value. This is different from ‘Market Value’)
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The Haven is an urban village, anchored in the rhythms of simplicity and hospitality; where residents, neighbors and guests together pursue holistic living. The Haven provides a respite for gentle living where relationships take priority over the many demands of 21st century urban living.
The development will offers a selection of attractive, quaint, and efficiently designed residences for long and short term accommodations. The common spaces at the ground level will be programmed with a variety of educational and community based events aimed at support the spiritual, mental and physical well-being of residents and visitors. Both the programs and the physical buildings are organized neatly around a central common green courtyard space.
Project Goals:
Shrink the ‘health disparity gap’ in Detroit through highly curated information concerning health, development programming the promotes healthy eating practices, and manicured outdoor/green spaces.
To create a diverse community of human beings from all walks of life and socio-economic backgrounds.
To create a paradigm for sustainable, economically viable, and community center micro-real estate development in the urban neighborhood.
More background information coming soon.