City of Houghton
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The City of Houghton is one of five communities participating in the 2004 Visual Enhancement Planning Project. This project page will serve as a clearinghouse of information about the project in Houghton.
Project Location
Click here to view full size picture The City of Houghton project will focus on the M-26 corridor from the West City Limits into the City of Houghton, a fast growing commercial corridor.
Conceptual Designs
Click on the links below to view and rate animated conceptual designs for this Corridor. (launches in new browser window, file size ~ 200 Kb, may take ~30 seconds over dial up)

New! Design 1: M-26 North at Walmart, Houghton (Photo M-23)
New! Design 2: M-26 South, Houghton (Photo O-10)
New! Design 3: M-26 South, South of Sharon Ave. (Photo N-34)
New! Design 4: M-26 North, Houghton (Photo O-4)
Project Documents
New! Community Meeting Notes from May 17, 2004. (download pdf)
Project Steering Committee
The City of Houghton Visual Enhancement Project Steering Committee is comprised of the following individuals.
  • Gary Lubinski, Franklin Square Inn, Keweenaw Visitor's and Convention Bureau
  • Lee Hauswirth, Portage Lake Water and Sewage Authority, Chair Planning Commission
  • Barb Klass, Retired Business Manager
  • Tom Merz, MTU Professor of Economics
  • Carol Plichta, Day Care Center Owner
  • Bill Hodge, Retired Business Owner
  • Kristine Bradof, MTU GEM Center
  • Cathy Lucchesi, Real Estate Broker
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