Brush Park Historic District-Detroit, Michigan

James Marusich served for over 20 years as Director of Development for Brush Park Historic District: Oversaw a total government investment of $40,000,000+ for the total rebuilding of the infrastructure (roads, water, lighting, sewers) saving over 25 vacant, blighted historic structures from demolition, market same properties, sale to qualified developers, development incentives. 

Created & administered the Brush Park Historic Facade Easement Program to assist over 15+ homeowners of the large mansions ("urban pioneers") with matching grants up to $100,000. Oversaw acquisition of property for future infill condo development, RFPs & developer selection, "setting the table" for over +2000 new and rehabbed housing units combined in historic properties, over 500 units completed/underway (1995-2015) Read about the initial announcement on CBS news.