Rochester Hills Plans To Use $756K Grant To Revitalize Popular Spot

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — Rochester Hills city officials plan to use a $756,695 grant to upgrade the Brooklands Plaza.

The improvements will include a small playground, pathways, bench seating, a calming water feature, community art from the Art on Auburn 2 program and more, according to officials.

Officials believe construction will be completed later this fall. The Brooklands Plaza is located at 1585 E. Auburn Rd. (east of Culbertson Ave., north side of Auburn Road).

The grant was awarded to Rochester Hills as part of the $25 million set aside for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program, which focuses on public space improvements.

Rochester Hills was one of 48 communities across Michigan to receive funding in this latest round.

"This grant is a tremendous win for Rochester Hills and a testament to our ongoing commitment to creating vibrant and thriving spaces for our residents and businesses," Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett said. "Having these types of public spaces that are easily accessible along this revitalized corridor is the exact type of project that will attract businesses and improve the overall quality of life for our neighbors in the Brooklands. We deeply appreciate this recognition of our vision and the support through the RAP program."