HANCOCK — The City of Hancock is in the design phase of efforts to convert two buildings on the former Finlandia University campus into residential units. The city has been in talks with Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance and the Michigan Economic Development Authority on the final schematic for designs regarding the Mannerheim and Nikander academic buildings. The city has owned the buildings since Finlandia’s closure in 2023.

During the Hancock City Council meeting Wednesday, City Manager Mary Babcock reported the design that had been agreed upon will total 47 housing units, cost $10 million in renovations and which will include a sprinkler system and completion of the 47 units.

In other action, Todd Gast of Hancock the DDA outlined the plans for the upcoming End of Summer Celebrati

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