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Development, architecture, urban planning, and commercial real estate news in and around Detroit
Apple, furniture, and the Dearborn Hyatt
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
detroit.urbanize.city
February 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Apple, furniture, and the Dearborn Hyatt
Affordable housing in the District Detroit and more news from around the city
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
February 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Affordable housing in the District Detroit and more news from around the city
New affordable housing in the neighborhood
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
January 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
New affordable housing in the neighborhood
The Arthur Murray will bring 32 new apartments to the neighborhood
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
January 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Arthur Murray will bring 32 new apartments to the neighborhood
A new apartment building opens, while another breaks ground
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
January 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A new apartment building opens, while another breaks ground
You could own a RenCen tower
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
January 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
You could own a RenCen tower
Three caps connecting downtown, Midtown, and Brush Park
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
January 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Three caps connecting downtown, Midtown, and Brush Park
Infrastructure grants and the Herman Kiefer project
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
detroit.urbanize.city
January 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Infrastructure grants and the Herman Kiefer project
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A new bridge, a new park, and construction starting on major projects
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
January 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A new bridge, a new park, and construction starting on major projects
You saw the sign
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
December 30, 2024 at 4:16 PM
You saw the sign
Opening in January
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 ...
detroit.urbanize.city
December 19, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Opening in January
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
December 18, 2024 at 4:22 PM
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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An adaptive reuse of an Albert Kahn building
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
December 12, 2024 at 4:34 PM
An adaptive reuse of an Albert Kahn building
For parking
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, ...
detroit.urbanize.city
December 11, 2024 at 5:03 PM
For parking
Where will $250 million come from?
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 ...
detroit.urbanize.city
December 10, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Where will $250 million come from?
With extended hours
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
December 2, 2024 at 4:22 PM
With extended hours
375, the District Detroit, and more
Detroit Development Notes: November 27, 2024
Here are a few of the stories we've been reading this month. Changes in 375
detroit.urbanize.city
December 2, 2024 at 4:22 PM
375, the District Detroit, and more
They'll need public financing for the project
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
November 26, 2024 at 2:36 PM
They'll need public financing for the project
The Higginbotham School dates back to 1926
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
November 21, 2024 at 4:37 PM
The Higginbotham School dates back to 1926
Mayoral race, capping 75, and the Riverfront
Detroit Development Notes: November 15, 2024
Here are a few of the stories we're reading this week. The mayoral race is open
detroit.urbanize.city
November 18, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Mayoral race, capping 75, and the Riverfront
Bedrock is leading the project
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
November 15, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Bedrock is leading the project
Bringing more affordable housing to the neighborhood
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,...
detroit.urbanize.city
November 13, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Bringing more affordable housing to the neighborhood
A gateway to Belle Isle
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, ...
detroit.urbanize.city
November 12, 2024 at 4:07 PM
A gateway to Belle Isle
Cosm Detroit will be the 4th of its kind in the world
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...
detroit.urbanize.city
November 1, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Cosm Detroit will be the 4th of its kind in the world