As the cooler months settle in, the City of Montgomery is experiencing a significant surge in commercial and municipal development, according to an official report from the City of Montgomery.
At the Montgomery Quarter, Phase II is actively taking shape with the construction of the future headquarters for ClarkDietrich, a prominent provider of cold-formed steel framing products. Steel framing materials for the new facility are already visible on-site. Just to the south, Hills Properties has broken ground on 239 additional luxury apartments, alongside planned retail spaces, entertainment venues, and public gathering spots.
Commercial updates extend into Montgomery’s Historic District. The Montgomery Inn has finished an interior renovation, while Wentz Design converted a former auto shop on Shelly Lane into its new corporate office. Wentz Design is revitalizing the adjacent former Village Hall building, which is slated to reopen as a cocktail bar.
In senior living developments, Twin Lakes has completed and fully reserved Trillium, a 30-unit luxury independent living development situated on Don Neyer Way. The roadway honors former Twin Lakes resident and community partner Don Neyer.
On the public safety front, the city has initiated a major 18-month renovation project at its Safety Center. The undertaking modernizes and expands the shared Police and Fire Department facility, adding direct access from the fire bays to Montgomery Road to streamline emergency response times. The project also incorporates expanded living and workspace for a growing staff, a new training tower, and upgraded security systems. To bolster emergency capabilities further, the Fire Department recently acquired a new Quint fire truck equipped with a 110-foot aerial ladder.
Corporate expansion also marked the autumn months. In September, more than 800 employees from Fifth Third Bank’s Operations Center arrived at the office building located at Pfeiffer Road and Interstate 71.
At City Hall, administrative work kept pace with physical construction. Municipal leaders finalized the city’s 5-year Strategic Plan, initiated a new Parks Master Plan, and completed drafts for the 2027 Operating and Capital budgets. City officials attribute the ability to maintain high service levels and fund major projects like the Safety Center renovation—while keeping local taxes low—to the tax revenue generated by ongoing developments such as Montgomery Quarter, the Vintage Club, and the Triangle property. These projects provide ongoing financial support for the City, Sycamore Community Schools, and Great Oaks Career Campus.
