Project Details
The purpose of this master plan was to develop planning direction for the Southwest Michigan Advanced Research & Technology (SMART) Park, integrating the physical, environmental, economic, and cultural conditions established by the target industry study, site analysis, and development considerations. The master plan describes the overall campus, proposed land uses, covenants, and restrictions with design standards, economic framework, and other site elements and solutions.
The covenants and restrictions developed act as the land use control standards for the Park. The design standards in the covenants and restrictions were developed to work in conjunction with the existing zoning ordinance for the Village of Cassopolis, but offer an additional layer of review and oversight to ensure the buildings constructed in the Park support the vision created for the SMART Park. These include permitted uses, design standards, building standards, architectural review, signage, lighting, and landscaping requirements.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Design Standards
• Building Standards
• Developmental Standards
• Public Engagement to Determine Commercial Uses
• Green Stormwater Management
• Creation of a Commerce–Friendly Environment
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Breathing New Life into Local Community – Midwest Energy Communications – June 13, 2019
- SMART Park – Imagine Cass – n/a
- SMART Park under development across from Diamond Lake – Diamond Lake Association – March 7
- SMART Park Update November 2023 – Midwest Energy Communications – November 1, 2023
- International Company Signs Letter of Intent to Build Recycling Plant in MEC SMART Park – Leader Publications – July 1, 2021
- MEC’S SMART Park Makes Headlines – Midwest Energy Communications – April 14, 2022
- Village of Cassopolis Approves Resolution to Co-Sign EDA Grant for MEC – Leader Publications – November 27, 2020