MI-HQ Ypsilanti (Gary Owens Building)
A purchase-and-renovation of EMU's former College of Business in downtown Ypsilanti by MI-HQ as a shared lab and office hub for life-sciences and tech startups. About $10M of renovations on top of the $2.6M acquisition. Part of MI-HQ's broader 290,000+ sqft Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti innovation campus.
Michigan Innovation Headquarters (MI-HQ) · 300 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
What sets this project apart
- $10M renovation of historic EMU building
- Shared wet lab and office space for STEM startups
- Anchor of the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti innovation campus
- Backed by Ann Arbor SPARK ecosystem
Confirmed tenants
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Jobs impact
Hosts dozens of early-stage companies and supports the local life-sciences talent pipeline.
Housing impact
Indirect; densifies daytime population in downtown Ypsilanti, supporting nearby housing demand.
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