NOVI, Mich. — Novi is set to open a new community garden in its developing Asian-themed district. Sakura Novi will dedicate its new Sakura Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 23, adding a scenic community space to the expanding residential and entertainment campus on Grand River Avenue.
What You Need To Know
Sakura Gardens in Novi is set to debut on Thursday, Oct. 23
It’s the newest addition to Michigan’s first Asian-themed district, Sakura Novi
It’s a scenic space nestled in the residential and entertainment campus on Grand River Avenue
The space includes a large pond surrounded by walking paths, cherry blossom trees, a community plaza and family play areas
The Sakura Novi project is the first Asian-themed mixed-use development in Michigan. Developers say they wanted to transform the area into a themed hot spot for food and shopping. In the center of that development is Sakura Gardens, a large pond surrounded by walking paths, cherry blossom trees, a community plaza and family play areas. The gardens also connect directly to more than 100 nearby townhome-style residences.
The garden dedication will be hosted by partners Scott Aikens and Phil Kim, with Novi Mayor Justin Fischer joining the celebration. The event follows the morning grand opening of Paris Baguette, a French-inspired, Korean-crafted bakery café within the Sakura development.
Other current and upcoming tenants include Klawsome!, Michigan’s first claw-machine arcade; Chubby Cattle Wagyu Shabu House; Teso Life, a Japanese department store; Dancing Pine Korean Steak House; Cloud Boba Tea; and Book Off, Japan’s largest secondhand bookstore chain opening its very first Midwest location.
“Sakura Novi’s campus is truly coming to life,” said co-owner Scott Aikens. “With new restaurants, shops, and the dedication of Sakura Gardens, we’re seeing the vision of a vibrant, international destination take shape.”
The dedication ceremony begins Thursday at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow at 4 p.m. featuring refreshments, music and an open campus walk-through.
For more information about the development or upcoming openings, visit SakuraNovi.com.
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