On Wednesday, the MEDC announced Cadillac has been certified Redevelopment Ready. In MEDC's Region 2, Cadillac joins the likes of Boyne City, Charlevoix, Manistee, Petoskey and Traverse City in redevelopment certification; statewide more than 50 other communities have completed the certification process. The certification process means the MEDC has given their stamp of approval to steps the city has taken "when it comes to planning and zoning to remove traditional barriers and promote opportunities for prospective investors." Cadillac "has done a very deep dive and review of a certain section of city code that otherwise might be generalized as bureaucratic red tape" to clear the way for commercial development," City Manager Marcus Peccia explained.