Gratiot attracting the eye of new local businesses and national franchises

When DDA member Pete Thomas decided he wanted to expand his Cash Exchange business, he thought long and hard about moving to another part of the township or, maybe, even outside of the community.  After examining his options, Thomas purchased a recently vacated 10,000 sq. ft. property on Gratiot north of 15 Mile Road that more than doubles his office space at an affordable price.

Thomas even received some important support from the township when the Board of Trustees voted to reduce the amount of parking spaces needed for the larger business since additional parking was non-existent in the immediate area.

It was a good example of business and government working together to help promote our community's growth, Thomas said.  "After looking elsewhere, I wanted to stay on Gratiot because of the high traffic count, the fact that my customer base is in the area, and I am confident that more good things are about to happen here," Thomas added.  So confident in the area is Thomas that he also purchased the adjacent shopping plaza to his new building.

Another example of growth is the construction of a new Hampton Inn which will soon begin along Gratiot.  The new 93-room facility will go behind the Aldi food market between 14 Mile and Quinn.  The 3-story hotel represents a multi-million dollar investment that is expected to spur other growth in the area.

Also planned is a new Fifth/Third Bank in the outlot of the Regional Shopping Plaza at 15 Mile and Gratiot.  Work is also continuing on a new service station and the Brewers restaurant near Quinn, as well as a WOW service station and new McDonalds north of Metropolitan Parkway.

The Gratiot Downtown Development Authority is a vision for the future

Located along the Gratiot Avenue Corridor from 14 Mile and extending past 16 Mile to Wellington Crescent, this 3 mile stretch is on the road to becoming a showcase for Macomb County shopping, business, dining, entertainment, etc.

The Clinton Township Downtown Development Authority commissioned the Gratiot Avenue Redevelopment Plan to provide immediate strategies for corridor beautification and redevelopment to position Clinton Township as leader in Michigan's urban land-use initiative.

We have a great vision for the DDA and we welcome input and ideas from business owners and residents.

To learn more about the DDA, attend a monthly DDA meeting, view past meeting minutes, or download the Gratiot Avenue Redevelopment Plan, click here.