Oakland County presenter marks new panels on 31 East Judson, ground work for two parking decks

A presenter for Oakland County said the county is marking two major construction milestones: the placement of new exterior panels on the 31 East Judson Building and ground preparation at the former Phoenix Center site, which will be the location for two new parking decks.

The presenter, identified in the transcript only as "Presenter," said, "We're marking 2 major milestones today. First is the placement of the new exterior panels on the 31 East Judson Building. The second thing that we're celebrating today is the ground preparation work for what used to be the Phoenix Center, which is now gone, but will soon be the site for 2 brand new parking decks." The speaker described the remarks as a midway update and added, "we're on time and on budget."

Why it matters: the work affects county-owned facilities and downtown parking capacity, and the presenter framed the effort as part of a broader push to invest in Oakland County's future. The remarks emphasize construction progress and budget status but did not include a completion date or a detailed schedule in the transcript.

Details from the update: the presenter named the 31 East Judson Building as the location where exterior panels were placed and identified the former Phoenix Center parcel as the site cleared and prepared for two parking structures. The speaker repeatedly underlined that the project is progressing "midway" through construction and that project timelines remain on track according to their remarks.

What was not said: the transcript does not provide the presenter's name, a specific project completion date, contract awards, budget line items, or a formal action such as a vote. No additional speakers or officials provided further details in the recorded remarks.

The presenter closed by highlighting community collaboration, saying the progress reflects what "is possible when people come together to make great things happen." No further schedule or procurement details were given in the recorded remarks.