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Commerce Township is eyeing a major transformation with a proposed 15-acre retail hub built on an old golf course and closed bar, complete with a 75K sq ft grocery, car wash, and two drive-thru restaurants. The developer plans to donate 50 of the 65 acres to preserve green space and expand Victory Park — a win for nature, but residents are raising alarms. Concerns include traffic congestion on Union Lake Road, loss of scenic views, and environmental impacts. Many feel misled, expecting the land to stay as wetlands and golf course, and are demanding noise/light controls and even a traffic light for safety. Officials acknowledge the trade-offs, stressing wetland mitigation and road upgrades, while the developer, U Wise LLC, remains silent. This is early days — balancing growth with community quality of life remains the big challenge.

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