Ford is building a large campus in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. The auto maker has moved over 200 employees into an old building in Corktown, and they recently bought and will renovate Michigan Central Station.
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Ford moves into Detroit and Corktown
Will we see the blue oval on the old train station soon?
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April 4, 2019
Michigan Central Station to be powered by renewable energy
Plus, other updates from Ford’s first community meeting.
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December 4, 2018
Michigan Central Station renovations start with winterization
The first phase of construction is underway at the old train station, as Ford has started work protecting the building from the elements.
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October 31, 2018
Michigan Central Station gets into the Halloween spirit
A light show dazzles over Corktown as Ford hosts a haunted house for the neighborhood on Halloween.
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October 16, 2018
City Council grants key approval for massive tax breaks for Ford redevelopment
City Council approved the establishment of three districts to make the company eligible for $104 million in city tax breaks. It also approved $10 million in community benefits.
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September 25, 2018
Ford news: $90M price tag for train depot, community benefits, haunted house?
Ford will pitch in $10 million in community benefits, which will go toward affordable housing, beautifying programs, and workforce development.
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September 18, 2018
Ford development update: Community benefits proposed, tax breaks rushed
The neighborhood is asking the auto-maker for rent subsidies, home repair grants, small business programs, and workforce training in its major Corktown development.
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September 12, 2018
Rebel Nell turned Michigan Central Station graffiti into jewelry
Graffiti that lined the walls of the old train station has been turned into a line of jewelry.
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August 30, 2018
Rejoice! Michigan Central Station will get new windows
Ford has confirmed that they’ll replace the windows that were installed in 2015 in the old train station.
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August 15, 2018
Ford’s Corktown costs coming in at $740M
This includes the acquisition and renovation of the train station and the book depository, construction of a new building, and constructing two new parking decks.
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June 28, 2018
Do you have any items from Michigan Central Station?
Ford is looking for lighting, hardware, or clocks from the train station. Do you have them? If so, here’s your chance to give them back.
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June 25, 2018
5 Michigan Central Station news briefs you might have missed
A stolen clock is returned, movie theater rumors, the international architecture firm designing the transformation, and more.
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June 21, 2018
Ford’s Corktown plans include renovation of book depository, huge new build
Try to imagine a penthouse atop Michigan Central Station.
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June 21, 2018
You can tour Michigan Central Station this weekend [updated]
The main floor will be open to the public Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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June 20, 2018
Video: New Detroit documentary coming to the History network
The special premiering on History will document the rise, fall, and comeback of Detroit and Michigan Central Station.
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June 19, 2018
Michigan Central Station in 2018: A photo tour
Ford is about to start a four-year restoration of the iconic building. Here’s what it looks like right now.
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June 19, 2018
Ford’s Detroit plans highlight mobility and connection
In the company’s celebration at Michigan Central Station, Ford emphasized connections through the region from Detroit to Ann Arbor.
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June 18, 2018
Here’s what we know about Ford’s move to Detroit
News about Ford’s acquisition of Michigan Central Station and its Detroit campus is coming in fast. Here’s what we know so far.
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June 18, 2018
Train station news shows how historic preservation can be a game-changer for Michigan
Since it opened in 1913, Michigan Central Station has often been the way Detroit made its first impression.
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June 18, 2018
Ford starts revealing plans for Michigan Central Station and Corktown
In the future, the lobby will become a place where the community can gather. Ford will host an open house to see the lobby pre-renovation June 22-24.
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June 15, 2018
5 big properties for sale near Michigan Central Station
Big in scope or big in price, here are five major properties for sale near the old train station.
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June 11, 2018
Confirmed: Ford bought Michigan Central Station
Ford is coming back to Detroit in a big way.
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May 30, 2018
Report: Michigan Central Station has a new owner
The Morouns have transferred ownership of Michigan Central Station.
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May 24, 2018
Ford previews its new Corktown offices
Ford employees with Team Edison have started moving into the Factory in Corktown.
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March 26, 2018
What would a Ford move mean for Corktown and beyond?
Our open thread addresses the big news on everyone’s mind. What could Ford’s potential move into Michigan Central Station mean for the surrounding areas?
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March 19, 2018
Detroit’s long vacant Michigan Central Station could find new life under Ford
Crain’s reports that Ford Motor Company is in discussions to buy and redevelop the long-vacant building in Detroit.