- Northville city leaders are planning a complete rewrite of the city’s master plan to guide growth over the next 15 to 20 years.
- The plan will explore new housing options, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and small multifamily buildings in existing neighborhoods.
- Other key topics include downtown parking, transportation needs, and the future of city facilities.
Northville residents could someday see apartments over backyard garages, small multifamily buildings added in existing neighborhoods and other types of housing on former industrial property.
Those are just a few possibilities city leaders plan to explore as they work to rewrite Northville’s master plan and take a fresh look at how the community should grow and change over the next 15 to 20 years.
Presenting a detailed list of topics for consideration to the city’s planning commission Sept. 15, Community Development Director Justin Quagliata said changing conditions, including development of The Downs, make it time for a complete re-write of the existing master plan…