The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-06
HOUSING

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for Identification and for the pleas
ure and recreation Of all residents
in this community, that this project
will prevent the proposed develop
ment OF a boys camp similar to
Willow Run which Mr.. Ford plan
ned for benefit OF sons Of veterans
at the close OF this war, that this
town will not materially relieve the
transportation problem that "a
health menace will arise from pol
luton OF the Huron River as a
result OF sewage disposal and that
surveys show sufficient number
Of lots already having public i'm.
provements available within prac-
teal radius OF the bomber plant
where adequate housing could be
provided al much less cost
FsVors Small Cities
II was pointed out al the meet.
ings that Ford officials have from
the beginning OF the bomber plant
project favored housing OF new resi-.
dents in small cities OF the de.
tense area, where they could take
advantage OF housing ard service
facilities already available Ford
officials have consistently trovned
on housing In the vicinity OF the
plant due to probability that the
factory will be a bombing target.
A survey conducted by Ford en-
ginesrs reveals that there IL hous.
ing capacity in driving distance
OF the plant, for 10000 persons,
far more than the number which
the plant would require when
operated at capacity
Speakers also pointed out that
the location picked for the building
project is so far from French
Landing, where sewage disposal
is contemplated, that there is little
likelihood that lines will be laid be.
fore workers will start using the
homes.
1t was emphasized that under
present government plans, Ford
workers, who are considered desire
| able residents will not be required
10 invest enough in the homes 10
induce them to remain after the
! emergency Offcials visualize the
/ area as falling into disrepute at
that time with the probability that
very undesirable elements will
move in. creating serious police
moral, and welfare situation.
Since II is reported that there
will be only four rooms in the
houses, Inadequate heating facili.
ties and lack OF conyenieuces. no in
ducement for purchase by desirable
people is anticipated according to
statement made at the meetings.
At present the transportation
situation at the bomber plant Is
being met and Ford officials antici-
pate that within short time work.
ers will be accommodated with a
minimum OF Inconvenience Thurs
day bus service from loading sta.
tons in Detroit will be- started
Bus service Is already available
t'phl NV HOuiH dHu west. AtEtkh
highways and private cars are also
helping 10 meet the situation.
At present the Ford payroll shows
that employees now live in 100 sur
rounding communities with approx
mately 35 per cent from Detroit.
An alternative plan for housing
workers in the area is being pre-
sented by the Huron.Clinton Park.
way Authority. Its officials sug
gest that the government purchase
land along the Huron River. south
Of the Bomber plant, and erect dor,
mitories there. The land could he
turned over to tho Parkway Auth
GRITTY after the war for conversion
into parks The location. il was
pointed out, will also I've more con.
venient for sewage disposal and
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