711 W Cross St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Retail Space for Lease in Downtown Ypsilanti · Retail Property For Lease · 1,800 SF

Street retail space for lease in Ypsilanti adjacent to EMU campus. Property could be used for boutique retail or dine in restaurant. Space has large windows open to high foot traffic sidewalk along Cross Street. Large basement for additional storage. Ample on street parking and additional parking available in municipal lot just steps away. Zoning Description: Center (C) These are mixed-use areas with historic buildings. These are the places where people shop, go to school, live, come to work, visit, drop by city hall, eat, gather, and have fun. They host events that bring thousands of visitors each year and bring the city together as a community. The intent of the zoning district is preserve the urban form, walkable nature and vibrant mix of uses in these areas. Core neighborhoods, corridors, and centers are classified as walkable urban places, where the regulations go beyond use or intensity to reinforce the context of the built environment through form and scale. The office district as laid out in the master plan, included here as health and human services, has been classified as a walkable urban area because it is surrounded by neighborhoods, centers, and corridors, and has an underlying street network and mixture of uses. These districts were primarily developed prior to the 1940s, and around the concept that individuals would not be driving in the course of daily business. These districts are still places where a person can walk, bike, or ride transit to work and to fulfill most shopping and recreation needs; they allow for the use of automobiles and freight vehicles, but do not require them. They are largely supported through a network of interconnected, tree-lined streets, diverse housing choices, a mix of commercial and residential uses, and public transit. The regulations set forth herein are meant to encourage a sensible mix of compatible uses, to enable residents to live without a personal vehicle, and to respect the history of the neighborhoods. For more information, visit: https://library.municode.com/mi/ypsilanti/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH122ZO_ARTIVDI_DIV3WAURDI_SDIICEC Area Description: Ypsilanti has a proud business community that includes the nation's oldest ladder manufacturing company (Michigan Ladder), green businesses (Corner Brewery), small startups growing out of the SPARK East Incubator, and established restaurant and entertainment venues. The process for starting, expanding or relocating a business does vary based on the business type and location, but the overall process is similar. The City's staff is committed to aiding businesses and developers through this process. Ypsilanti is a progressive city with a great community vibe, culinary and arts scene. Ypsilanti has the second largest contiguous historic district in the state of Michigan which includes both downtown Ypsilanti, along Michigan Avenue, and the Depot Town area adjacent to Frog Island Park and Riverside Park, which features many specialty shops, bars and grills, and a farmers' market. Ypsilanti’s Depot Town neighborhood is receiving national attention after East Cross Street was named to the American Planning Association’s (APA) list of 15 “Great Places in America” for 2018. The history of Ypsilanti is still present and vibrant in today’s shops, dining and entertainment scene. With the Downtown and Depot Town districts only minutes apart they utilize their beautifully preserved historic areas to add interest to the variety of cultures present in the art, music and shopping. Home to Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti expands beyond the downtown districts to include 23,000+ acres of public park and recreation areas that help make up the Washtenaw County area. You’re just minutes from town and can find golfing, mountain biking, canoeing, hiking or natural scenery to relax in. Alternatively, you can travel to neighboring Ann Arbor (6 miles west of Ypsilanti) or Detroit (18 miles east of Ypsilanti) for sporting events, concerts and cultural excursions. For more information, visit: https://cityofypsilanti.com/