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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”

    • Detroit, Michigan

    • Midtown/ Cass Corridor Neighborhood

    • Willis-Selden Historic District

    • Parcel Area: 22,100 SF (.507 acres)

  • 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)

    • 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)

    • New Construction - Masonry and Fiber Cement Veneer

    • All Wood Framed

    • Full Poured in Place Concrete Basement (Inn Building)

    • Slab on Grade Foundation for Cottages

  • 46 residences/per acre

    • Hard Cost: +/- $3.26 million (estimated)

    • Soft Cost: +/- $250,000

    • Schematic Design & Entitlement Reviews (Apr 2023)

    • Estimated Construction Start: Summer 2024.

  • Simply Well Communities, LLC

  • Specification Writer: Amy Baker Architect

    Structural: Metropolitan Structural Engineers & Associates Inc.

    MEP: JRED Engineering, Inc.

    Civil: n/a

    CM: Sachse Construction

  • N/A

    • Masterplanning Services

    • Public & Municipal Hearing Services

    • Full Architectural Services for Medium Scaled Apartment Bldg.

    • Permitting Assistance

    • Bidding Assistance

    • 13 Off-Street Parking Spots

    • Bike Parking

  • $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’)

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:

  1. 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.

  2. To create a diverse community of human beings from all walks of life and socio-economic backgrounds.

  3. To create a paradigm for sustainable, economically viable, and community center micro-real estate development in the urban neighborhood.

    More background information coming soon.


 



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