Detroit Development News
News, notes, and maps to cover the increasing development and construction across Detroit.
Motown Museum to unveil new outdoor gathering space May 19
Dancing in the Street Park will host free public events throughout the year
Next phase of condos at Saint Charles development hit the market
Units at the luxury Islandview development are selling for between $230,000 and $605,000
Affordable housing roundup: 3 new projects across Detroit now ready for tenants
There will be 74 units in total, most for renters making less than $17,000 per year
First tenants move in to completed Baltimore Station 1 apartments in Milwaukee Junction
The mixed-use building developed by the Platform has 23 units, five of which rent for 80 percent AMI
City of Detroit acquires land necessary to complete FCA plant deal
After cutting a deal with the Morouns, the first plant in two decades is almost certainly coming to Detroit
Pistons partner with Wayne State to build $25M basketball arena
The arena will host the university’s men’s and women’s teams, as well as an NBA G League team
An overview of Detroit’s rezoning process
The Planning Commission is undertaking a major update to the city’s zoning ordinance—here’s what you need to know
An inside look at the Elton Park apartments
Here’s all the details for the massive Corktown development
Fitzgerald neighborhood gets new community and office space
HomeBase will provide offices for local nonprofits and allow for free community gatherings
Pullman Parc residences in Lafayette Park now for sale
The project’s 81 units come in several styles ranging in cost from $250K to $750K and up
Waymo to manufacture self-driving cars in Detroit
The Google affiliate will redevelop the former American Axle & Manufacturing facility for $13.6 million
Flagstar Bank, other corporations partner with neighborhoods in city’s revitalization efforts
The bank is the first to announce that its $5 million commitment will be utilized in Old Redford
First City Modern building opens, will be exclusively affordable housing for seniors
The Brush Park multifamily is for those making between $15,000 and $30,000
Community benefits negotiated for Henry Ford Cancer Pavilion development
Letter of understanding includes local hiring requirements, environmental mitigations
An update on all 14 of the city’s neighborhood plans
From Delray to Jefferson Chalmers, here’s what you need to know
Michigan Central Station to be powered by renewable energy
Plus, other updates from Ford’s first community meeting.
With $3.5 million state loan secured, West Village development to soon break ground
Half of 92 apartment units will be "affordable" in the mixed-use Parker Durand
$16 million housing and retail development planned for Mexicantown
Woodburn Partners was selected to build the 60-unit apartment building on Bagley
$20 million redevelopment signals big changes for Milwaukee Junction
Method Development announces purchase and plans for five buildings in the neighborhood
$310 million, two skyscraper development coming to Midtown
Project would be the largest development north of Mack Avenue since the 1920s
Update: Three new boutique hotels coming to downtown and Midtown
Total investment in these projects to easily exceed $400 million
East Riverfront framework wins prestigious urban design award
The plan has received the AIA Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design.
Rehabbed condos and new townhouses list for sale in the North End
The new condos and townhouses are listing between $165,000 and $250,000.
Lee Plaza could finally be redeveloped
The city is working on selling the long-vacant site to the Roxbury Group and Ethos Development. The building would be redeveloped into 180 residential units.
Former school in Midtown to transform into workspace, ‘business ecosystem’
Industry Detroit will offer workforce development programs and office space.
Redevelopment starts at Milwaukee Junction’s ‘Illuminated Mural’ building
Chroma will house coworking space and the city’s largest food hall by the end of the year.
Gilbert snags properties in Capitol Park, East Riverfront
Bedrock has purchased the Herman and Ben Marks Fur Building in Capitol Park, along with acreage in the East Riverfront area.
Development notes: Dan Gilbert buys warehouse building by the train station
Plus, the David Mackenzie house in Midtown will move next month.
Detroit developments expected to open in 2019
New Center and Corktown will see a lot of new apartments opening in 2019.
Detroit development stories to watch in 2019
Which developments will make news in the coming year?
Vacant Jefferson-Chalmers buildings to be rehabbed for apartments
23 apartments will be available in the two buildings, which have been vacant for decades.
Monroe Blocks development breaks ground in downtown Detroit
Dan Gilbert’s latest development will bring a 35-story office tower, multiple residential buildings, and two acres of green space to the area between Campus Martius and Greektown.
Pullman Parc development team to start site work for townhouses, apartments
The new residential development across from Lafayette Park will start construction after the demo of Friends School.
Building more equitable development in Detroit’s neighborhoods
Better Buildings, Better Blocks is helping Detroiters invest in their own neighborhoods.
Which Detroit developments were the most exciting in 2018?
While the city didn’t see a lot of developments open this year, many plans were announced that will make a huge impact on Detroit.
Lafayette West development starts with demo of Shapero Hall
Shapero Hall will come down early next year, and construction of the new residential development should be completed by the end of 2020.
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.
Here’s what 511 Woodward could look like
The footstool to the Guardian Building will have a new look and purpose in the next few years.
Land next to the Plaza in Midtown sells for $15M
The land by Whole Foods, long slated for development, has a new owner.