Rochester Hills Receives Statewide Awards for 2019 Capital Investments The City of Rochester Hills was recently presented with two Awards of Excellence by the Michigan Concrete Association (MCA). Both the reconstruction of Auburn Road and Innovation Hills were recognized for their high-quality workmanship, outstanding decorative concrete finishes, and superior aesthetic design demonstrated in the finished product. Each year, MCA recognizes the best concrete projects and presents awards … [Read more...]
Auburn Road and Innovation Hills Park Recognized for Exceptional Design
Kayak Landing at Innovation Hills
At the February 10 city council meeting, Rochester Hills City Council approved a contract for the installation of a universal design Kayak Landing at Innovation Hills. This is part of a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant accepted by City Council in November 2018. This landing will allow a kayaker or canoer to stop at Innovation Hills, use the restrooms, take a lunch break, and charge their phones at a solar charging station. The landing will also allow people to launch from the park, which … [Read more...]
Innovation Hills Groundbreaking Ceremony
The City of Rochester Hills Invites you to the Innovation Hills Groundbreaking Ceremony Rescheduled from Wednesday to Thursday The City of Rochester Hills invites residents to join them for an Innovation Hills Groundbreaking Ceremony. The event will take place on Thursday, August 30, at 3:00 p.m. at 2800 W. Hamlin Road. Please RSVP at mailto:[email protected] … [Read more...]
The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester Celebrates 35 Years as the Areas Center for Philanthropy
The Greater Rochester area is known for its giving spirit. Residents, organizations and businesses alike come together to give, in big and small ways, on a daily basis. Many of this giving is done behind the scenes. Unsung heroes help to make this community a premier place to live. Celebrating 35 years as the greater Rochester area’s center for philanthropy and endowed funds, the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester is possibly one of the community’s most valuable unsung heroes. The … [Read more...]
Chief Financial Credit Union Invests $60,000 in Innovation Hills
As part of their commitment to give back to the community, Chief Financial Credit Union presented Mayor Barnett with a $60,000 investment toward the end of 2017 for the city's newest park, Innovation Hills. This donation will allow for the development of a one of a kind water feature that will serve as a focal point of the new park. The striking water wall will showcase the beauty of moving water over natural slate and welcome each and every guest to the region’s most innovative and … [Read more...]
Modetz Family Gives Back to Innovation Hills
River Bend Park, Renamed to Innovation Hills this Year, Now Has the Money For a Waterfall The City of Rochester Hills continues to be the beneficiary of outstanding community generosity. This time, thanks to the Modetz family. Philanthropists John and Mary Modetz, hope to assist with the creation of a park that will be one of a kind. Mary Modetz said the family’s decision to direct the money to the new park was an easy one. The donation will be used to build one of the first features of … [Read more...]