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City of Keego Harbor & West Bloomfield School District

Roosevelt Site Redevelopment Preferences Survey


The former Roosevelt Elementary property is owned by the West Bloomfield School District. Final decisions regarding the future of the property will be made by the School District.
Keego Harbor is gathering public input so the City can provide thoughtful recommendations rooted in adopted City goals. Because the property is located along Cass Lake Road next to City Hall, the City’s primary redevelopment priorities are to strengthen the tax base, expand housing options, support a more walkable corridor, and encourage high-quality development that fits Keego Harbor’s character.
Public input will be one important factor in the City’s recommendation.
1.What best describes your connection to Keego Harbor?
2.If you live in Keego Harbor, what best describes your housing situation?
3.How long have you lived in Keego Harbor?
4.Which age group best describes you?
5.For the City, please rank your preferred redevelopment priorities for the Roosevelt property.
Increase Keego Harbor’s tax base
Expand housing options
Support small businesses along Cass Lake Road
Improve walkability and neighborhood connectivity
Add limited public gathering space
Improve the appearance and identity of the Cass Lake Road corridor
Support redevelopment that may bring new students and families into the community
6.If housing is part of the redevelopment, please rank the housing types you would most prefer to see.
Owner-occupied townhomes or rowhomes
Owner-occupied condominium units
Mixed-use rental housing with first-floor commercial space
Smaller-scale apartments designed to fit the corridor
Senior-friendly or empty-nester housing
Live/work units with residential space above small business or studio space
No housing preference, provided the project is high-quality and increases taxable value
7.Please rank the housing design features most important to you.
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Owner-occupancy opportunities
Architecture that fits Keego Harbor’s neighborhood character
Walkable design with sidewalks and pedestrian connections
Smaller-scale buildings rather than large apartment blocks
Housing options for young families
Housing options for seniors or downsizing residents
Private parking located behind or beside buildings where possible
Green space or shared outdoor space within the development
8.If commercial space is included along Cass Lake Road, please rank the types of businesses you would most like to see.
Coffee shop or cafe
Limited-service restaurant or bakery
Full-service restaurant
Specialty food business, such as cheese, butcher, produce, or market-style retail
Active retail, such as yoga, fitness, wellness, or recreation
Small neighborhood retail shops
Shared office or coworking space
Professional office
Medical office
Pharmacy or health-related retail
9.Please rank the commercial design features most important to you.
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Active storefronts facing Cass Lake Road
Outdoor seating or patio space
Buildings close to the street with parking behind or to the side
Pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and crossings
Attractive lighting, landscaping, and signage
Small business spaces rather than large-format commercial space
Businesses that serve residents year-round
Uses that create activity during evenings and weekends
10.Please rank your preferred public space features for the Roosevelt property.
Shade trees and landscaping
Small public pavilion for local gatherings or small events
Natural playscape
Public seating areas
Bike racks
Bike repair/fix-it station
Small plaza or gathering space
Public art or historical marker recognizing Roosevelt Elementary
Pedestrian connection between City Hall, Cass Lake Road, and surrounding neighborhoods
11.Which outcome is most important to you?
12.What else should the City consider when providing input to the School District about the future of the Roosevelt property?
13.The former Roosevelt Elementary School served generations of Keego Harbor families and remains an important part of our community's history. As the site is redeveloped, how would you like to see the School District and City recognize and honor Roosevelt's legacy?
Install a historical marker or interpretive display
Name a street, walkway, or public space after a significant person or element associated with Roosevelt
Incorporate public art celebrating Roosevelt's history
Plant commemorative trees
Current Progress,
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