That would be a great project for Saginaw, downtown & the riverfront need a boost. Economically it seems like a good play to make Saginaw is certainly capable of supporting a large medical complex serving the Tri-Cities / Bay Region as well as much of northern lower MI.
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I missed this bit of news from last fall. It’s good news for the company & Saginaw as it’s the 7th largest employer in the *county, as recently as 2020 50 high paying positions were eliminated due China its largest market blocking imports.
Positive sign to see the region finding a way to leverage its assets to create high paying jobs in advanced manufacturing. In addition to the SK Siltron chip plant in Bay City a local ecosystem is being established for the coveted industry. In addition the May announcement of the creation of the Semiconductor Talent and Automotive Research initiative at the University of Michigan will hopefully help the state generate further investment in high tech manufacturing. Gov. Whitmer Launches Groundbreaking on New $375 Million Expansion of Hemlock Semiconductor, Creating 170 New Jobs https://media.glassdoor.com/companyu...982d280e5568db https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Overview...4490.11,32.htm Quote:
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Yeah I meant definitely county. It wouldn’t surprise me if they’re 5th the numbers down the list were close, didn’t exactly do my due diligence just a quick Wikipedia check. As we all know it’s not always the most up to date & or reliable source, their demographic data’s often hasn’t been updated since 2000 for example. Good catch 😆
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Good to see Saginaw getting a piece of the action. I have a few family members who work there and it's one of the few bright spots in that region's spotty economic history. We are also seeing the CHIPS Act funding flowing out here for Intel/Analog Devices to the tune of billions. I sure hope this pays dividends. Thanks for posting.
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Saginaw is always going to have a place close to my heart I consider it my hometown. Though my parents did relocate back to metro detroit when I was born it was a family tradition to stop by when we went up north to stay with family friends in our old neighborhood. Have some really fond memories they had two daughters my age so it wasn’t one of those stuffy obligatory trips, more like a half step back into city life after camping at the beach.
They lived over on Weiss St back then there was an arcade & a bowling alley up at the corner it was a good place to hang out / grow up. They were really invested in the community, Mr Sampson was the principal of the local high school. There’s likely more opportunity for Saginaw then it might seem Saginaw was doing decently well holding it’s own up till the end of the 80’s. The decline hasn’t been as long or steep as other Great Lakes industrial cities. That said the same forces that kept Saginaw going didn’t leave the same kind of great legacy cultural & educational institutions like in Detroit & Flint so the city needs to invest in urban cultural, higher learning institutions that other cities have the advantage of building off of. With that said the last 30 years of decline and stagnation while other cities across the state have been on their way one step or another to experiencing a resurgence has left a disheartening vibe to the Bay Area. The recent seeds of revitalization are a good sign that won’t be left behind. There’s been a recent surge in population growth of Northern Michigan and the Tri-Cities are within a reasonable drive of some beautiful areas like Port Austin & especially the Tawas / Oscoda area. Saginaw has the chance to be the urban hub of an attractive affordable part of the state that has yet to really be a taken advantage of. Three years after dam breaches, lakes are expected back by 2025 Quote:
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I grew up in Saginaw through 5th grade and most of my family still lives there. I consider it my hometown as well.
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Bay City’s old Arlington Hotel getting a new chance at life
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^ Beautiful bones on that one! Potentially not a bad location either, if this area can continue to be revitalized. Bay City has pretty dense, historic building stock on both sides of the river - for being so small.
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My heart is in Chicago but if I returned home it would be Bay City. I make it a point to spend time there annually. It’s got a lot going for it. Historic commercial areas, great restaurants, nice parks and riverfront. And it’s not a far drive to get to beaches and state parks.
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True that & well said on both accounts above. There’s more redevelopment coming to the Midland St area along with the restoration of the Arlington Hotel. The Stables and Lumber Barons properties are to be redeveloped there’s also a teaser of a major project coming across the street.
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Construction can be seen in the video below. Alumni reflect on merger of Saginaw Public high schools next year Renderings can be seen in this Mlive article. ‘Saginaw United’: District’s new high school has its name, mascot |
^ I quite like the new mascot / logo. I guess you could say it's a little on the nose, but it reflects an optimistic spirit that is easy to get behind.
The fact that a city like Saginaw is building a 5-story high school, loaded with great amenities, located downtown / on a riverfront, is frankly pretty incredible / unprecedented, at least in Michigan. Not a bad concession prize for having to lose a cross-town high school rivalry. It seems like a smart strategy on so many levels. Also, I'm not sure if this is intentional or not, but it looks a bit like a low-rise commercial office or apartment building construction, and I wonder if the planners had discussions that long-long-term, should a future new school be built, this could be more easily repurposed and converted to a different use. Other rust belt cities with declining populations should take note. |
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Saginaw transit outgrows location, looks to develop Potter Street neighborhood
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^^^ That would be amazing to see Potter Street Station renovated. Its an awesome building, even in its current state.
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