Some Recent Projects

Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber retained TAKTIX as it Owner’s Representative for its Headquarters Facility Consolidation, a complex multi-phased renovation while the Chamber occupied the space. Taktix provided the full spectrum of services from space plan evaluation through occupancy. Taktix created separate RFP’s for design and construction, then negotiated the contracts, managed the activities, and coordinated with new technology installation, furniture acquisition, and multiple moves.

Ram Realty Services

TAKTIX Solutions provides Owner’s Representation in connection with Ram Realty’s Detroit Portfolio of Properties. The current focus is development of the Whole Foods Market Project in Midtown Detroit.  The services include assessment of existing site conditions, facilitation all governmental approvals, development of the financing strategy, negotiation of economic incentives, and management of building design and construction. 

Wayne State University

Taktix Solutions provides Owner’s Representation Services to attract private investment for mixed use development.  The scope of work comprises development of multiple sites and a series of activities and analyses to enable the University to implement its Master Plan, including determining housing preferences, identifying existing market conditions, analyzing feasibility of the development vision, creation and distribution of RFP’s, management of the RFP process, and proposing financial transaction structures between the University and outside developers.  Taktix also assists the University in negotiating terms with the various development teams and securing economic development incentives.        

City of Battle Creek – Lakeview Downtown Development Authority

TAKTIX Solutions provided advisory services to the Lakeview Downtown Development Authority to evaluate the primary commercial shopping area in the City of Battle Creek.  The assignment included assessment of the physical condition of the mile long area; evaluation of the existing retail and services; identification of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the retail shopping district; and development of programs and funding sources to support attraction of new investment and support existing merchants.  TAKTIX developed economic projections and identified opportunities to build on the existing strengths of the community to support a cohesive approach to strengthen the retail amenities throughout the City of Battle Creek.

Thompson Educational Foundation

As the Owner’s Representative for the Thompson Educational Foundation,  TAKTIX Solutions services included identification of sites for locations of schools in the City of Detroit, acquisition due diligence, purchase negotiation, public approvals, solicitation of RFP’s for design, construction and furnishings, management of construction and tenant improvement projects.  TAKTIX Solutions provided services in connection with six Charter Schools for the Thompson Educational Foundation in Detroit.

Michigan Opera Theatre

TAKTIX Solutions provided the entire spectrum of development services as Owner’s Representative for the Michigan Opera Theatre.  TAKTIX undertook the due diligence required to acquire an existing parking deck and retail building and an independent assessment of development partnerships proposed to the Michigan Opera Theatre.  TAKTIX Solutions developed the business plan and structured the financing for construction of a new 783 space parking structure and 20,000 square foot commercial building.  TAKTIX Solutions also provided project management services by coordinating Environmental, Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Marketing and Leasing.

Armada Wastewater Treatment Plant 

TAKTIX Solutions is engaged by the Property Owner to  create the economic and fiscal impact analysis, feasibility study, financing structure and strategic plans for  development of a wastewater treatment facility and 200  acre Flex Tech Industrial Park.  TAKTIX Solutions is  providing transaction support to structure the ownership  and financing for the facility.    As the Owner’s Representative TAKTIX Solutions is  also managing the governmental approval process and structuring the Public/Private  funding arrangements.

American Red Cross

In support of the need of the Red Cross Disaster Relief Division to down  size its office space in downtown Detroit, TAKTIX Solutions analyzed  their office space needs, designed new offices, obtained municipal  approvals, bid the furniture, move and construction, then managed the construction activities.

Detroit Public TV

TAKTIX Solutions provided Program Management  for development of a new 90,000 square foot  headquarters and broadcast studio.  Services  included economic feasibility, selection and  management of professional design consultants, site  acquisition, design coordination, financial  structuring, and governmental approvals.

MAGNA Entertainment

TAKTIX Solutions provided the initial Economic Impact Study in support of the Michigan Downs Entertainment Complex, which includes an entertainment pavilion of  approximately 170,000 square feet as well as a dual-breed training and racing facility, an Automotive  Research and Development Office Building of  approximately 66,000 square feet,  and a mixed-use  development of approximately 700,000 square feet that will include retail, commercial, office, residential and civic components.   TAKTIX developed projections of project  benefits including jobs, taxes and gaming revenues in support of approvals at the  local, county and federal levels.  TAKTIX also developed economic projections as  part  of a campaign strategy to win a public referendum.

Paradise Investment Fund

TAKTIX Solutions provided financial projections in support of  the creation of this Florida based Real Estate Investment  Fund.  TAKTIX helped formulate investment criteria and  evaluated potential investments using available real estate  data and supply and demand forecasts for the market.  TAKTIX evaluated proposed investment strategies, including  risk of proposed relationships with developers, home builders  and management  companies based on the overall investment, strength of company  management,  fundamental analysis of financial statements and yields.

University of Detroit Mercy

TAKTIX Solutions is currently supporting a number of   development initiatives at the University of Detroit Mercy.  The   scope of services includes analyzing potential real estate acquisitions and  dispositions,  creating and implementing the financing strategy in support of the  University’s Facilities  Plan, conducting a neighborhood demographic assessment,  and creating the strategy  for and securing municipal approvals to enable  development.  

Holcim

On behalf of this international cement company TAKTIX Solutions obtained the municipal approvals to demolish an industrial facility and build a new cement batching plant with state of the art  equipment.  TAKTIX coordinated the interaction among the client, the architectural  and engineering firms, the contractors, the utilities, and the municipal departments for acquisition of approvals and permits for demolition and construction.