NOVI — A new housing development will soon be built in the area of 12 Mile and Meadowbrook roads.

The city approved a planned rezoning overlay for the Grove, a 232-unit town house development that is meant to focus on the needs of senior citizens, during its regular meeting on Nov. 17. The plan reportedly conserves nature on 47% of the development site. The development will have entrances from both 12 Mile and Meadowbrook.

“It’s a very well thought-out plan for the Grove,” said Gary Shapiro, president of Ivanhoe Cos.

The new development will have a park on the northeast corner of the property and allow public access. The property will feature a trail from the park, which is only a quarter mile from the Beacon Hill park.

Mayor Pro Tem Laura Marie Casey inquired as to whether or not buye

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