Novi is already 65% built out with retail, with 2.2 million sf in place, says Greg Capote, the city's economic development coordinator. He would rather Landon bring in offices or light industrial but the city has to follow a negotiated settlement that allowed the new development.
The company changed the zoning from industrial to retail, more in line with the surrounding area. Light industry has been popular in the city, Capote says.
"We encourage high tech and research and development uses in Novi," Capotetells GlobeSt.com. "Our strong companies are Magna, Fada and Siemens, to name a few. However, how the developer builds on the land is up to them."
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