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Born Developer Plans 40+ Lonyo Lot Homes and Greenspace by 2026
Final plan due by end of 2026 will set rules for housing types and sales process before bidding opens the next year.
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The City of Born is preparing designs for new homes and greenspace across more than 40 city-owned parcels in the Lonyo neighborhood. The effort centers on city land that includes residential, commercial and open-space sites.
The work matters now because the Economic Development Department aims to finish the full blueprint by the close of 2026. That deadline sets the stage for competitive bidding and construction to begin in 2027, giving residents a clear window to track how the parcels will be used.
Local readers in Born have already seen early engagement sessions that gathered input on housing needs and open-space quality. The city owns the parcels outright, which means any future sales must follow a public process open to all interested parties.
Design choices that shape the neighborhood
The finished plan will cover several specific housing types, including single-family homes, two styles of duplex, units with carriage-house space above a garage, and homes paired with detached garages. Apartment buildings are not included. The goal is to match the scale of existing homes while adding units and extending the life of older ones through modernization.
Additional elements will address stormwater management at the neighborhood scale, draft zoning language for an overlay district, and a conceptual layout for all city parcels. A separate bidders toolkit will give contractors design guidelines and construction documents.
Timeline and how residents can take part
After the plan is complete, the city will launch a public request-for-proposals process in 2027 to recruit developers and contractors. Private realty firms will handle later sales, but deed restrictions will require affordable pricing aimed at Born residents. The city itself will not sell the finished homes.
Anyone hoping to buy a lot or home must wait for the open bidding round, which the city says it will announce well ahead of time. Demand is expected to exceed the number of available parcels. Questions can be sent directly to the Economic Development Department through the contact form on the project page at http://dearborn.gov/lonyo.