If you have ever strolled through the Flint Farmers Market or Detroit’s Eastern Market and thought, “I wish we had something like this in Port Huron”, your wish may soon be granted. Construction of the Wrigley Center in Downtown Port Huron is picking up speed as it gets closer to its projected 2022 open date.
Port Huron Downtown Development Authority Director, Cynthia Cutright said that the $14 million mixed-use development is set to have 36 condominiums built on the second and third floors, along with a farmer’s market and maker’s market. Retail and dining space are also planned with an entertainment space that will have regular programming.
Local developer Larry Jones is the mastermind behind the project that is transforming the former Art Van property and is leveraging investment from the Community Foundation of St. Clair County and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The Port Huron DDA is leasing 5400 square feet of space for the market portion.
City officials recently toured the construction site and announced that vendor applications for the market portion will be available in late spring.
The Wrigley Center name pays homage to the Wrigley Grocery store that was once on the property.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
