Washington St., which Growing crowdfunding Hope recently acquired. The renovations needed include installing energy-efficient interior storm windows and insulation; adding wide, welcoming and fire-safe doors, emergency exits, and lighting; upgrading the heating and cooling system; adding energy efficient lighting, and eventually solar panels; upgrading to ADA market bathrooms in both buildings; building out a small prep kitchen for safe food demonstrations and adding a fire suppression system. Marketing Manager Tanya Andrews said building a permanent home for the markets was a natural move. Planning for the Ypsilanti MarketPlace has been going on behind the scenes for the past two years. When a farmers market is as mature as ours is, its a really logical next step, she said. Thats been our dream. Public support has been overwhelmingly positive, Andrews said. People are really committed to making Ypsi a better place at the end of the day, she said. For the original version including any

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