Woking Experience within the Urban Planner field, Economic Development projects as well as other authorities such as the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), TIFA and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

1. PATRICK J. DEPA Urban Planner PJD 2010

13. Corridor Study Recommendations Lane Reduction On Street Parking Bike Lanes Streetscape Amenities Pedestrian Crosswalk Countdown Signal

14. It was determined that Michigan Avenue could reasonably accommodate traffic demands with a reduced cross section. All of the Corridor Study’s conclusions were approved by the State of Michigan and the City of Inkster and were incorporated into Inkster’s new Master Plan and were put on MDOT’s maintenance schedule for implementation within three years.

17. From Concept to….

18. Lighting/Banners Median Focal Points Masonry Sound Walls Pocket Parks New Traffic Signals Street Sign … to Success

19. Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Projects

21. Mid-Town Taylor Streetscape Town Square/Statue/Dog Park Pocket Park/Residential Buffer Fencing/Benches/Trash Receptacles New Traffic Signals/Street Sign Street Lighting Banners DDA

22. City of Taylor Downtown DDA

23. PLANNING DEPARTMENT

24. Co-Wrote Two Master Plans City of Inkster, Michigan Comprehensive Master Plan City of Taylor, Michigan Comprehensive Master Plan

26. New Commercial Development

32. Out Lots Custom Fit Cleaned up County Drain Controlled Access through Existing Site No New Curb Cuts Outdoor seating area Texas Roadhouse Fuddruckers

33. Blending New Construction Outdoor Seating & Live Music Michigan Title New Car Wash w/Decorative Fencing Key West Coffee

34. Southland Mall adds a Best Buy Before Hardscaping Substituted For Required Landscaping After

36. Wayne County Community College Auditorium New Auditorium expected to bring prominent and larger public speaking events for the Downriver area as well as expand the Colleges Cultural Arts Program.

37. New Development W/Cross Access Pre-negotiated cross access agreements with the Gas Station when they split off land for White Castle. After splitting two lots off of the F & M Store we negotiated the cross access with Fifth/Third Bank & Little Caesars Pizza.

38. New Construction Tim Hortons Dunham's Sports Taco Bell Tear Down/Rebuild TCF Bank

39. Redevelopment Projects Commercial

43. Re-occupancy and Renovation Former Dunkin’ Donuts Major Face Lift/Closed Drain/Buffering Former Auto Parts Store Former 7-Eleven

44. Re-occupancy Perfection Before After

46. Uniformity Three different property owners agree to develop together and construct a uniform store front (facade), shared parking and trash receptacles with help from the City. After After Before

48. Residential Development

54. Timberline Meadows Use of benches, a gazebo, and other pedestrian amenities will enhance the quality of the development and encourage walking by residents. 216 Stacked Ranches Brownfield Site Former Source Club/Bulk Food Store

55. Upscale Attached Condominium

58. Industrial Development

59. Custom Warehousing

60. Manufacturing

61. Zoning Ordinance Amendment Leads to New Development…. Extreme Sports Palace

62. Recreation and Educational Facilities Allowed in Industrial Districts Experiencia is a educational facility divided into two areas. The first is a to educate about how a City lives, breaths and functions and the second is to educate about nature and the environment.

63. PUMP IT UP Indoor Children’s Activity Center

64. City Projects

65. Taylor Fire Station No. 1

66. City of Taylor Courthouse

67. Midtown Park

68. Taylor Petting Farm

69. Taylor Conservatory

73. The End All projects were successful because of a collaborated effort of the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, City Council, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, TIFA, DDA and the Administration.