Construction crews are transforming the 11 Mile Water Tower Social District in Oak Park as part of a $2 million partnership between the city, corridor improvement authority, and Oakland County to bring new vibrancy and public spaces to the area.

The ambitious project is creating temporary challenges for local businesses but promises long-term benefits for the community. The parking lot behind Dog and Pony Show Brewing is currently unusable and won't be accessible for the next two months as crews work to revamp the social district.

"It definitely has its inconveniences, but nothing you wouldn't expect from construction," Kyle Gierada said.

Despite the disruption, Gierada, owner of Dog and Pony Show, remains optimistic about the project's impact.

"If that's the biggest thing we have to d

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