Robertson Brothers to build 100 homes on former school sites in Ferndale (Crain's Detroit Business)

A Bloomfield Hills-based developer is giving new life to former school properties in Ferndale with plans to build 100 houses and townhouses on two sites. Robertson Brothers Co officially bought the sites, formerly home to Wilson University High School and the Taft Digital Learning Center, in September through a request for proposals process that started about three years ago, said James Clarke, the developer's president and co-owner, and Jordan Twardy, the city of Ferndale's community and economic development director. Robertson Brothers wants to attract middle-class home buyers and young professionals seeking their first homes, Clarke said. The company buys unused property in densely populated areas to redevelop, as opposed to creating "cornfield developments" in more rural areas. Click here to view the complete articleJoin the VIP List for the new Ferndale Communities: http://www.robertsonhomes.com/ferndale-communities