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A ceremonial groundbreaking that took place Nov. 7 marks the beginning of construction for the new international marketplace on campus.

A groundbreaking marked the beginning of construction for the new Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace on the campus of Schoolcraft College.

The new market will be located in the North commuter lot on the campus of the College near the Vistatech Center along Haggerty Road. 

It will feature a wide array of gourmet goods, including produce, meats, flowers and more. It will serve as an important educational hub, providing opportunities for Schoolcraft College students in programs such as Culinary Arts and Supply Chain Management, among others.

“Having a Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace right here on campus will give all of our students real-world experience that will enhance their education,” said Dr. Glenn Cerny, President of Schoolcraft College. “This marketplace will help teach our students in ways no other community college can offer. We cannot wait for our students and the community to see this wonderful addition to the campus.”

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A rendering of the new Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace that’s planned on the north end of the Schoolcraft College campus. The new market, which will offer several educational opportunities for students, is expected to open in 2025.

Work on the 48,100 square-foot marketplace will take place over the next several months. Construction on the new parking lot adjacent to the Vistatech Center will wrap up by December.

Founded by the late Nino Salvaggio in 1979, the company will expand its footprint to the tri-county area with the opening of the Livonia store. Nino’s children Leo Salvaggio and Andrea and Frank Nicolella continue to expand upon Nino’s legacy by building this new store and investing in the community.

“On behalf of our entire Nino’s family, we are proud to make this significant investment in the community and excited to introduce our marketplace to Schoolcraft College and the surrounding neighborhoods,” said Leo Salvaggio, one of the owners. “We’re pleased that Schoolcraft College and Nino Salvaggio share a commitment to being deeply rooted in the community we serve. We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome everyone to our newest store.”

The project is being financed by Comerica Bank. The new market is expected to open after construction wraps up in Fall 2025.

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Work has commenced on a new parking lot that will allow guests at the Vistatech Center to park closer when visiting.

Additional improvements taking place this fall to Schoolcraft College’s Vistatech Center will enhance the user experience in the state-of-the-art facility.

Construction has begun on a new parking lot to the west side of the Vistatech Center on the Livonia campus that will add 260 parking spaces in the new lot. This new lot will allow for visitors to the Vistatech Center to park significantly closer to the building, including handicap spaces. Electric charging stations for vehicles will also be added.  

The new parking lot will also connect Schoolcraft College’s North parking lot and the lot adjacent to the Bradner Library and McDowell Student Center. 

parking lot and building rendering
A rendering of the new parking lot currently under construction at the Vistatech Center. The new parking lot is expected to open later this year.

“This project builds onto the wonderful improvements that wrapped last year at the Vistatech Center,” said Dr. Glenn Cerny, President of Schoolcraft College. “We’re excited to make the experience at the Vistatech Center even better for our students and guests visiting this amazing facility.”

The Vistatech Center underwent an $11 million renovation that wrapped up in 2023, which included the addition of a new prefunctionary space, a brand-new demonstration kitchen named the Collaboration Learning Studio, and a refreshed Main Street Café and American Harvest restaurant. 

Work on the new parking lot is expected to take place throughout the fall. The new lot is expected to open by the end of the year.