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Development, architecture, urban planning, and commercial real estate news in and around Detroit
Apple, furniture, and the Dearborn Hyatt
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Detroit Development Notes: February 17, 2025
Here are a few of the stories we're reading this week:An Apple store is coming to Woodward
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/detroit-development-notes-february-17-2025
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Affordable housing in the District Detroit and more news from around the city
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Detroit Development Notes: February 1, 2025
Here's what we're reading as we move into February.An affordable alteration in the District DetroitCould we see a new apartment building break ground soon in the District Detroit near the University o...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/detroit-development-notes-february-1-2025
10 months ago
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New affordable housing in the neighborhood
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La Joya Gardens officially opens in southwest Detroit
A new apartment complex along Vernor Highway near Clark Park has officially opened in Southwest Detroit. Officials gathered this week to cut the ribbon at La Joya Gardens, which brings 53 new apartmen...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/la-joya-gardens-officially-opens-southwest-detroit
10 months ago
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The Arthur Murray will bring 32 new apartments to the neighborhood
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East Warren development nabs $2.4 million loan from state
Another development on East Warren is one step closer to groundbreaking. The Arthur Murray project, the adaptive reuse of a former dance studio, was awarded $2.4 million by the Michigan Strategic Fund...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/east-warren-development-nabs-24-million-loan-state
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A new apartment building opens, while another breaks ground
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2 new developments in Grandmont Rosedale celebrate milestones
Earlier this week, officials celebrated new residential in a northwest Detroit neighborhood. The Residence at West Outer Drive opened while Minock Park Place broke ground in Grandmont Rosedale. The ci...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/2-new-developments-grandmont-rosedale-celebrate-milestones
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You could own a RenCen tower
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RenCen update: A clearer ask from the state; one tower goes up for auction
It's been a busy week in the ongoing saga for the RenCen, which faces an uncertain future. As GM prepares to move out, Bedrock and GM will go back to the state to seek funding for future plans (releas...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/rencen-update-clearer-ask-state-one-tower-goes-auction
10 months ago
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Three caps connecting downtown, Midtown, and Brush Park
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Here's what caps over I-75 in downtown Detroit could look like
This week, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) released new renderings of the potential cap(s) over I-75 in downtown Detroit. The caps would give pedestrians a better connection between downtown, M...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/heres-what-caps-over-i-75-downtown-detroit-could-look
11 months ago
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Infrastructure grants and the Herman Kiefer project
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Detroit Development Notes: January 13, 2025
Here are a few of the stories we're reading this week. More money for the Joe Louis Greenway
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/detroit-development-notes-january-13-2025
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A new bridge, a new park, and construction starting on major projects
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5 Detroit development stories to watch in 2025
Welcome to 2025! While we'll see a few major projects finish this year, we'll also start to see construction on a few sites that have been stagnant for a few years. While there's much more happening a...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/5-detroit-development-stories-watch-2025
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Urbanize Detroit's top development stories of 2024
2024 saw a grand reopening in Detroit, ground breaking on major eds & meds projects, and a lot of discussion around our freeways. One notable development story in Detroit didn't make the list of our m...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/urbanize-detroits-top-development-stories-2024
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Opening in January
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First look inside the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle
Work is wrapping up at the latest hotel to open near downtown Detroit. The AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle is set to open for guests in January 2025. The hotel includes a new 10-story building with ...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/first-look-inside-ac-hotel-detroit-bonstelle
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Next year, we could finally see meaningful work happening at the former jail site at Gratiot and 375. Bedrock announced plans today for a new 14-acre innovation district focused on technology and science, with tenants already in place.
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Bedrock plans new innovation district at former jail site
Next year, we could finally see meaningful work happening at the former jail site at Gratiot and 375. Bedrock announced plans today for a new 14-acre innovation district focused on technology and scie...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/bedrock-plans-new-innovation-district-former-jail-site
12 months ago
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An adaptive reuse of an Albert Kahn building
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Piquette Flats opens in Milwaukee Junction
161 new apartments are now complete in Milwaukee Junction. Piquette Flats, an adaptive reuse of a former Albert Kahn industrial building, is now open. The Platform led the $40 million redevelopment of...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/piquette-flats-opens-milwaukee-junction
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UM nabs 2.3 acres near new Center for Innovation
The University of Michigan has closed on a plot of land close to where the UM Center for Innovation is under construction. The university purchased the 2.3 acres at 2201 Grand River for $9.5 million, ...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/um-nabs-23-acres-near-new-center-innovation
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Where will $250 million come from?
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RenCen roundup: The latest on the future of the iconic landmark
Two weeks ago, Bedrock and GM announced plans for the future of the Ren Cen, which included the demolition of two of the towers and seeking public funding for the plan. Reactions came in quickly from ...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/rencen-roundup-latest-future-iconic-landmark
12 months ago
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With extended hours
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The People Mover is back
After a closure that started in September, our beloved People Mover is running again in downtown Detroit. It's currently running a continuous 36-hour service through 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving, with spec...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/people-mover-back
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375, the District Detroit, and more
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Detroit Development Notes: November 27, 2024
Here are a few of the stories we've been reading this month. Changes in 375
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/detroit-development-notes-november-27-2024
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They'll need public financing for the project
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New RenCen plan includes residential, public space, demo of two towers
Detroit's skyline will look different in the coming years, but not as different as we thought it could. Bedrock and GM announced their intentions for the RenCen today, which includes a 27-acre enterta...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/new-rencen-plan-includes-residential-public-space-demo-two-towers
about 1 year ago
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The Higginbotham School dates back to 1926
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100 apartments coming to historic former Detroit school
Officials gathered this week to mark the start of construction of an historical adaptive reuse project near 8 Mile. The Higginbotham Art Residences will bring 100 affordable apartments to the neighbor...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/100-apartments-coming-historic-former-detroit-school
about 1 year ago
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Mayoral race, capping 75, and the Riverfront
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Detroit Development Notes: November 15, 2024
Here are a few of the stories we're reading this week. The mayoral race is open
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/detroit-development-notes-november-15-2024
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Bedrock is leading the project
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The Belle to bring 42 apartments to Broadway downtown
Following the recent groundbreaking of the Reckmeyer Residences, Bedrock today announced more details on their redevelopment of the neighboring building. The Belle will be a mixed-use development alon...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/belle-bring-42-apartments-broadway-downtown
about 1 year ago
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Bringing more affordable housing to the neighborhood
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New mixed-use residential The Beauton opens in the North End
A new building is now open in the North End, bringing 29 apartments to the neighborhood. The Beauton is a $7.3 million project at Horton and Beaubien. The new apartments include two two-bedroom units,...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/new-mixed-use-residential-beauton-opens-north-end
about 1 year ago
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A gateway to Belle Isle
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Belle Isle Boathouse plans include marina, restaurants, event space
Last night, developers presented plans to the public for the restoration of the Belle Isle Boathouse. The historic building could see two restaurants, over 100 slips for boats, a revived event space, ...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/belle-isle-boathouse-plans-include-marina-restaurants-event-space
about 1 year ago
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Cosm Detroit will be the 4th of its kind in the world
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Bedrock announces new entertainment venue for Cadillac Square
Dan Gilbert's latest development in downtown Detroit will have an entertainment experience unlike any other in the region. Cosm Detroit will give sports and entertainment fans a virtual seat to events...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/bedrock-announces-new-entertainment-venue-cadillac-square
about 1 year ago
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The Reckmeyer Residences will combine historic facades with a new 9-story building
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New (and old) mixed-use building breaks ground on Broadway
A project that's been in the works for seven years broke ground today downtown. The Reckmeyer Residences will bring a new nine-story building combined with historic facades to Broadway. The developmen...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/new-and-old-mixed-use-building-breaks-ground-broadway
about 1 year ago
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Land, speculators, and the Mid
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Detroit Development Notes: October 24, 2024
Here are a few of the stories we're reading this week. Speculator #1
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/detroit-development-notes-october-24-2024
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Nearly $19 million for the project
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Fisher Body Plant redevelopment lands additional state incentives
The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved nearly $19 million in incentives for one of the largest redevelopment projects in Detroit. The Fisher Body Plant, or the Fisher 21 Lofts, will convert the ma...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/fisher-body-plant-redevelopment-lands-additional-state-incentives
about 1 year ago
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The $8.2 million development brings 18 new apartments to the neighborhood
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The Ribbon opens on East Warren
This week, officials celebrated the grand opening of the first development from Flux City Development. The Ribbon, which includes 18 apartments and community space, is now open on East Warren. The 18 ...
https://detroit.urbanize.city/post/ribbon-opens-east-warren
about 1 year ago
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