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The downtown streets of villages, cities, and towns across the Upper Peninsula bustle with activity. Art galleries, craft breweries, unique boutiques, distinctive restaurants — all can be found in the walkable downtown districts of the U.P. As more people are simultaneously drawn to both smaller towns and downtown living, Main Streets across the region are alive with transformational projects that are addressing housing demands, creating new jobs, and supporting area entrepreneurs.
From Houghton to Sault St. Marie, a number of downtown projects are planned or currently underway. These projects, championed by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), are changing the face of downtown communities across the U.P. They encompass a number of elements that attract young professionals in particular, such as walkability and trail systems, green space and gathering places, a sense of community, and access to restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.
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