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A PLACE FOR GLOBAL TRADE & INDUSTRY
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Mt. Elliott Employment District
Detroit & Southeast Region A great place to live, work and play in a Great Lakes state. Detroit, and the seven-county region around it, is known around the world for its rich history of global leadership in the automotive industry. Many of the same factors that built that reputation in the early 20th Century are helping to reaffirm Detroit and southeast Michigan’s resurgence in the early 21st Century: ·· Transportation infrastructure — highways, railroads, a waterway and airports — that can deliver goods to the majority of the U.S. population within four hours ·· High capacity international connections via highway, rail, and air ·· A huge pool of talent with high skills in engineering, information technology, manufacturing and creative industries ·· Suppliers in the automotive sector that now also serve the defense and aerospace sectors ·· Food and agriculture companies ·· Globally recognized research universities and R&D centers for international companies ·· A diverse base of companies, from very small startups to Fortune 500 global corporations that supply consumers and each other.
Complementing its industrial assets, the Detroit metropolitan area is well known for its contributions to culture, especially in music, art and architecture, and it is home to globally recognized institutions of education and culture. These, along with the tremendous attraction of the Great Lakes and other natural resources; popular entertainment; and major league, college and amateur sports make the region a great place to live and play as well as grow a business. Now is an attractive time to invest or grow in Detroit, as government, private companies, global corporations, major educational and cultural institutions, philanthropic organizations and community groups are collaborating in unprecedented ways to apply innovative strategies to revitalize the city. These collaborations are creating substantial opportunities for investors, companies and individuals to contribute to the growing economic, cultural, recreational and neighborhood development momentum right now. This publication describes the Mt. Elliott Employment District — one of seven core employment districts identified by Detroit Future City. These employment districts contain a high level of activity and have the potential to receive significant levels of investment and serve as the engine for the city’s economic growth.
Southeast Michigan Workforce: Employees per Major Sector 247,225 Health Care & Social Assistance Top 5 Manufacturing Divisions by Employment 40,041 Other Types of MFG
28,368 Machinery MFG
30,596 Fabrication Metal Product MFG
97,905 Transportation Equipment MFG
213,677: Manufacturing (MFG) Total
10,101: Plastics & Rubber Products MFG 6,666: Primary Metal MFG
182,431 Retail Trade 173,067 Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services 159,174 Government 140,561 Accommodation & Food Service 126,612 Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Service 74,368 Wholesale Trade 61,534 Finance & Insurance 52,548 Other Services (except Public Administration) 51,052 Transportation & Warehousing
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Source: QCEW Employees - EMSI 2014.2 Class of Workers
ST. CLAIR COUNTY
UPPER PENINSULA
LIVINGSTON COUNTY
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN TRICOUNTY REGION:
MACOMB COUNTY
OAKLAND COUNTY
·· Global automotive R&D and design
NORTHERN MICHIGAN
·· Defense Corridor
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·· International transportation connections
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REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS Airports Rails Highways Arterials Waterways County Boundaries
INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS AIRPORTS
Coleman A. Young International Airport
RAILWAYS
Detroit North Rail Yard and Freight Rail
INTERSTATES/ MAIN TRUCK ROUTES
1-94, I-96, I-75, M-10, M-39
ARTERIALS
Woodward, Telegraph, Gratiot, Van Dyke, Grand River, Ford, Michigan, Fort, Jefferson
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Source: Detroit Future City
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Mt. Elliott Employment District
A Place for Global Trade & Industry The Mt. Elliott Employment District — one of seven areas of the city that are generating the most business investments and jobs — is the single largest industrial district by employment. A total of 1,700 businesses in the district employ more than 10,000 people, more than half of them in manufacturing, wholesale trade and transportation/warehousing. The 3,200-acre district is served by a major railroad line, the intersection of two Interstate highways, I-94 and I-75, and the Coleman A. Young International Airport. At its three corners are the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant, the Chrysler Jefferson North Assembly Plant and the Chrysler Detroit Tool & Die Plant.
In the heart of the district, the I-94 Industrial Park offers companies places to build that have excellent access to transportation infrastructure. These and other significant available development sites in the district are well-suited to deliver goods and services just-in-time to OEM and Tier One automotive and defense companies in the region. Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) representatives have information on available sites and the expertise to facilitate applications for appropriate incentives to companies that invest in the district.
MT. ELLIOTT DISTRICT VITALS
MT. ELLIOTT ECONOMIC ANCHORS5
LAND AND INFRASTRUCTURE
ANCHOR
SIZE (acres)
3,203
GM Detroit Hamtramck Assembly
VACANCY (acres)1
423
Chrysler Transport, Inc.
500
UNDERUTILIZED (acres)
181
Cassens Transport Co.
340
VACANT & PUBLICLY OWNED2
Fairmont Sign Co.
223
10%
Chrysler – Mt. Elliott Tool & Die
192
I-94, Detroit North Rail Yard and Freight Rail, Coleman A. Young International Airport
Detroit Chassis, LLC
180
INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS
Intrastate Distributors, Inc.
180
Better Made Snack Foods
150
PLANNED INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS
Coleman A. Young International Airport expansion, I-94 widening
Repair Industries of Michigan
150
Global Titanium, Inc.
140
Exel Logistics
125
EMPLOYEES 2,720
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY TOTAL NUMBER OF BUSINESSES3
1,700
CURRENT EMPLOYEES4
10,000
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Table Sources: 1) Motor City Mapping 2014; 2) Ibid.; 3) NETS 2010 Estimates; 4) Private sector employment from QWI; non-private employment from LEHD—On the Map. Private sector employment was apportioned to districts using NETS data for 2010; 5) Crain’s Detroit Business
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Detroit Chassis, LLC
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Chrysler Transport, Inc.
Better Made Snack Foods Exel Logistics
GM Detroit Hamtramck Assembly
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ECONOMIC ASSETS & OPPORTUNITIES
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Fairmont Sign Co.
OUTER DRIVE
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Intrastate Distributors, Inc.
Chrysler – Mt. Elliott Tool & Die
DEQUINDRE/ EASTERN MARKET EMPLOYMENT DISTRICT
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Chrysler Jefferson North Assembly Plant
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE & OPPORTUNITIES
Core Employment District
Proposed Transit Routes
District Anchors
Rail Lines
Infrastructure Anchor/Asset
Proposed Freeway Carbon Forests
Potential Business Investment Opportunities
Proposed Green Industrial Buffers
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Mt. Elliott Employment District
A Place to Grow...
Detroit Chassis builds a case for manufacturing in the District
Exel Logistics delivers from the I-94 Industrial Park
In 1998, long before the term “re-shoring” was trendy, Detroit Chassis LLC made a compelling business case to Ford Motor Company to build the chassis for its F-53 motor home here instead of Mexico. The 33-acre site on Lynch Road in the Mt. Elliott District is a prime location with great access to truck and rail transportation. As company cofounder Michael Guthrie says, “That access is vital, because our supply base is far-flung.” The Detroit location also saves time and money delivering to motor home final assembly plants across the Midwest.
DEGC, on behalf of the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit is developing a 186-acre industrial park within the Mt. Elliott District. The land is zoned for manufacturing, warehouse, logistics and flex space development. A 38-acre site within the Park has been a great location for Exel Logistics, a transportation and warehousing supplier to automotive OEMs.
Over the last few years, Detroit Chassis has expanded its F-53 production and added another chassis line, investing more than $2 million in equipment and adding 145 jobs. DEGC facilitated an extension of Renaissance tax incentives to support the expansion. Guthrie says he is glad they have such a large site in such a key location, because the company is still growing.
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The Park offered a suitable parcel size just a short drive to one of Exel’s primary customers. It also had immediate access to both a railway and two freeways for longer hauls. DEGC helped negotiate competitive land pricing, assistance with permits and approvals, and overall expedited service for constructing the facility. The 360,000 sq. ft. facility cost approximately $26 million to build. It employs about 125 people.
“We have great access to transportation,both truck and rail. It’s a prime location with a wealth of labor nearby.”
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–Mike Guthrie Co-founder, Detroit Chassis LLC
Detroit’s Real Estate for Sale or Lease1 DETROIT
INDUSTRY
RETAIL
3.4 Average rental
$
OFFICE
10.1 Average rental rate
$
PER SQ FT
rate for industrial building space
PER SQ FT
17.6
$
PER SQ FT
for retail building space
Average rental rate for office building space
RETAIL
OFFICE
Mt.Elliott’s Estate for Sale or Lease2 MT. ELLIOTT
AVAILABLE LAND
100
ACRES
Up to 100 acres of land available for sale or lease
INDUSTRY
3.4M
220K Up to 220,000 sq
SQ FT
SQ FT
Up to 3,400,000 sq ft of industrial building space available
ft of retail building space available
7K
SQ FT
Up to 7,000 sq ft of office building space available
Mt.Elliott’s Business Composition3 MT. ELLIOTT’S FIRM TYPE 21% 12% 10% 8% 7% 4% 38%
Manufacturing (MFG) Retail Trade Wholesale Trade Construction Transportation & Warehousing Professional, Scientific & Technical Services Other Types of Mt. Elliott Firms MANUFACTURING (MFG) FIRMS
37% 14% 11% 8% 8% 21%
Primary Metal MFG Nonmetallic Mineral Product MFG Furniture & Related Product MFG Petroleum & Coal Products MFG Fabricated Metal Product Other Types of Manufacturing Firms
37%
38%
Other Firm Types
21% MFG
4%
14% 11% 8% 8% 21%
7% 8%
12% 10%
Source: 1) Mid-Year 2014 CoStar Reports; 2) Ibid.; 3) Reference USA 2014
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MT. ELLIOTT EMPLOYMENT DISTRICT A Place for Global Trade and Industry This publication was produced as a collaboration of:
Seven Primary Employment Districts are identified within the Detroit Future City Strategic Framework because they represent the best opportunity for large-scale economic growth, and they define a place-based strategy for growth and investment based upon economic cluster analysis. Located across the city, these districts represent a diverse cross-section of Detroit’s economy. These core employment districts are defined by the presence of significant economic anchors to build upon, including major legacy businesses or institutions, diverse economic activity, excellent infrastructure access, a recognized niche or brand that can help to attract additional businesses, and relatively vibrant existing employment activity. For additional information on Primary Employment Districts, please refer to pp. 58-73, 76-77 in the Strategic Framework. In addition to the Primary Employment Districts, a series of peripheral nodes of industrial activity comprise an equally important, yet smaller and less intensive set of Secondary Employment Districts. Each of these districts offers potential development opportunities to further strengthen the city’s auto, metals, transportation, distribution and logistics clusters. For additional information on Secondary Employment Districts, please refer to pp. 74-75 in the Strategic Framework. Detroit Economic Growth Corporation 500 Griswold St. Suite 2200 Detroit, MI 48226 www.degc.org (313) 963-2940 info@degc.org @degcallbusiness
Detroit Future City 2990 W. Grand Blvd. Suite 2 Detroit, MI 48202 www.detroitfuturecity.com (313) 259-4407 info@detroitfuturecity.com
DEGC is a non-profit organization that serves as the lead implementing agency for business retention, attraction and economic development initiatives in the city of Detroit. DEGC is led by a 60-member board comprised of business, civic, labor and community leaders. Its 45 professionals provide staff services for key public authorities that offer tax credits and other forms of financing for projects that bring new jobs or economic activity to the city. Among them: the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA), and the Economic Development Corporation (EDC). DEGC also provides planning, project management and other services under contract to the City of Detroit.
The Detroit Future City (DFC) Implementation Office opened in 2013 to be the steward of the DFC Strategic Framework, a shared vision for Detroit’s future. The office strategically coordinates actions and resources, to maximize their impact and catalyze long-term capacity within all contributing stakeholders. The DFC Implementation Office is supported by the Kresge Foundation, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the City of Detroit.