revitalized, while The Northshore Flats introduces upscale condominiums for sale with Lake Michigan views. A standout project is the Hampton Inn, set to open in 2026 on the site of the former Delta County Jail. The synergy between public and private investment is deliberate. “We’re seeing all sorts of private and public investment right in the downtown, and we’re seeing continued interest in additional projects kind of propagating here,” McNeil adds, underscoring downtown’s role as a catalyst for broader economic growth. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE: LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR GROWTH Escanaba’s aggressive infrastructure strategy has positioned the city for sustainable expansion, with over $100 million invested since 2018, a move projected to double its net position within five years. “We’re seeing exponential growth,” says McNeil, 186 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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