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The inside of the old Harrison High School building looks brand new.
About a month ahead of its opening, The Hawk in Farmington Hills is just about ready to welcome the public. The three-story building will serve as a recreation, arts and community gathering center.
According to Farmington Hills special services director, Ellen Schnackel, the city is hoping to open The Hawk, near 12 Mile and Middlebelt, in early June.
Farmington Hills bought the old Harrison school, which was originally built in the 1970s, in late 2018 after the school district decided to close the facility due to declining enrollment. Since then, community input and a growing need for a large recreation center have fueled the development.