2025 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update Special Binational Edition: Detroit-Windsor

2025 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update

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Letter from Eric B. Larson

Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO

Welcome to the first binational edition of the Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update. This year marks an important milestone for the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) as we broaden the lens of our annual Community and Development Update to include, for the first time, a cross-border perspective. Over the last 10 months, the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) has joined public- and private-sector leaders on both sides of the international border to focus on the significance of the Detroit-Windsor region as a critical economic and cultural crossroads. The Detroit–Windsor region has always been more than two cities separated by a river—it is a shared economic and cultural community whose history and future are deeply intertwined.

For generations, Detroit and Windsor have been bound by commerce, innovation, and family ties that transcend national boundaries. This relationship has been tested at times, and today we face moments of strain and difference. Yet the lesson of our shared history is clear: when we engage with respect, remember our past successes, and focus on the opportunities ahead, we are stronger together. Our path forward is longer and more expansive when we walk it with respect and reverence for all we share.

Together, we are highlighting the transformative power of regional cooperation, innovation, and infrastructure development. All expectations are that the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a 7-year, $4.6-billion (U.S.) project that increases our international region’s importance as North America’s busiest border crossing – will begin operations in late 2025. In recognition of this milestone, the DDP has incorporated key development and infrastructure projects in Windsor/Essex County into this year’s Development Update.

Read more about the binational partnership between Detroit and Windsor, the Gordie Howe Bridge, and more beginning on page 6.

On the Detroit side of the border, the momentum in Downtown Detroit has never been more evident. From the completion of Hudson’s Detroit office building to

the progress of the JW Marriott Water Square and Henry Ford Health’s Downtown campus, our city is capturing the attention of investors, innovators, and residents alike. Major infrastructure initiatives—the I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project and the I-75 Cap—are shaping the future of our public realm and transportation network. I’m proud to say both I-375 and I-75 projects, whatever their outcomes, were heavily influenced by the vision, direction, and hard work of the DDP’ team, board, and key partners. These projects, like the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, signal that our region’s role as a critical North American gateway is growing.

Beneath the headlines, dozens of other stories are unfolding – new housing developments, the transformation of historic office buildings, the addition of hundreds of hotel rooms, exciting dining and entertainment destinations, and continued investments in our public spaces. Each of these projects contribute to a vibrant and resilient Downtown, reflecting the confidence that property owners, investors, developers, and residents have in Detroit’s future.

Now in its eighth edition, the Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update captures these achievements and, for the first time, showcases key development and infrastructure projects in Windsor and Essex County. This report reflects the depth of our region’s interdependence socially, culturally, and economically and underscores how collaboration across the river strengthens us all.

Detroit is strong and on the right path. But our path reaches further when it is shared. By continuing to engage our Canadian partners with understanding and respect, we honor our past and ensure a more productive, innovative, and globally competitive future for the entire Detroit–Windsor region.

Eric B. Larson Chief Executive Officer, Downtown Detroit Partnership

Letter from Colin Bird

Consul General of Canada in Detroit

It is a privilege to contribute to this first truly binational edition of the Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update. Just as the Downtown Detroit Partnership has expanded its focus across the river, Canada is proud to join our friends and colleagues in Detroit in highlighting the shared future of our two communities. The Detroit–Windsor region is not simply a border crossing; it is a unified economic and cultural hub with global reach.

Our shared scale is significant: 4.4 million residents in the Detroit metropolitan area and more than 420,000 in Windsor form one of North America’s most integrated labor markets. In 2024, Michigan exported $23.3 billion USD in goods to Canada, and two-way trade exceeded $68 billion USD. Michigan sells more to Canada than to its next four largest foreign markets combined. Over 234,000 jobs in the Detroit region depend on trade and investment with Canada and over 600 Canadian companies choose Michigan as a base of operations in the United States. These figures speak to a region where investment and collaboration move seamlessly across the river every day.

Infrastructure continues to strengthen this integration. The Ambassador Bridge and Detroit–Windsor Tunnel already carry nearly a quarter of all U.S.–Canada trade, and the Gordie Howe International Bridge will soon add a direct link between Highway 401 and I-75, enhancing longterm resilience. Together with Michigan Central— reimagined as a hub for mobility and innovation— and Windsor’s growing automobility cluster anchored by the University of Windsor, these anchors connect our physical and technological assets. Coupled with Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Windsor International Airport, and our extensive rail and port networks, they position the region as

both a logistics powerhouse and a center for nextgeneration industries.

For investors, the proposition is clear. Industrial rents in Detroit remain lower than Toronto’s and broadly competitive with other Great Lakes cities, offering investors a cost advantage within one of North America’s tightest and most strategically located industrial markets. Windsor adds to this equation with a skilled workforce and access to Canadian incentive programs. Companies on both sides of the river benefit from a flexible suite of supports designed to accelerate growth and innovation.

Beyond the numbers, our greatest strength lies in people. Families, students, and workers cross daily, weaving social and cultural ties that sustain us through change. Canada’s leadership in clean technology and advanced manufacturing complements Detroit’s legacy of mobility and innovation.

When our assets are aligned, we present not two separate markets, but one unified and globally competitive investment destination.

I applaud the RIVER Collaborative, the Cities of Windsor & Detroit, and the Downtown Detroit Partnership for their leadership in advancing this vision. Canada is proud to walk alongside Detroit in seizing this generational moment, and together we will ensure our shared binational region remains greater than the sum of its parts.

Colin Bird Consul General of Canada in Detroit

CELEBRATING CONNECTIONS, FORGING FUTURES TOGETHER

A snapshot in time. Generations of impact.

This special edition of the annual Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update features the strong connections forged between two cities across an international waterway – Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario. This edition showcases the growth of these urban cores and the collective and reciprocal impact of this unique binational region.

This report is produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ), with support from the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit, the City of Windsor, the WindsorDetroit Bridge Authority, among other key partners and stakeholders.

This feature story was made possible by Downtown Detroit Partnership partners:

• Consulate General of Canada in Detroit

• City of Windsor

• Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

6,000 workers cross the Detroit–Windsor border each day for work.

$140+ billion in goods

17,418 residents

lived in Downtown Detroit and Downtown Windsor combined in 2021, and the population of both is growing.

10 million vehicles crossed is facilitated through the Detroit–Windsor border annually. the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit–Windsor Tunnel in 2024.

What is the RIVER Collaborative?

Several initiatives are progressing as a result of the RIVER Collaborative.

Building a Stronger Future Together

The RIVER Collaborative grew from the idea first championed during the joint Amazon HQ2 bid — a recognition that the Detroit–Windsor corridor is more than two neighboring cities, but a single, integrated economic region with a unique competitive advantage. Together, they form one integrated hub where global companies can tap into two markets, two innovation ecosystems, two talent production systems, and a combined workforce. To turn that vision into action, the Consulate General of Canada in Detroit began convening cross-border stakeholders to build a framework for sustained coordination. In this model, the border is no longer a barrier but a source of strength.

Today the RIVER Collaborative is a binational initiative led by representatives from the Cities of Detroit and Windsor, as well as the Consulate, that focuses on advancing economic resilience, competitiveness, innovation, and connectivity across the region. Through coordinated cross-border efforts and strategic partnerships, the RIVER Collaborative positions the Windsor–Detroit corridor as a global hub for investment, emerging technologies, and industries of the future. Its work centers on attracting new business, supporting international growth for local firms, developing a unified regional identity, and building a connected, future-ready innovation ecosystem that drives sustained regional prosperity. Over 40 public, private, industry, and university organizations actively participate in the RIVER Collaborative. The Downtown Detroit Partnership proudly serves as its fiscal fiduciary.

By uniting partners across sectors, the RIVER Collaborative champions regional identity, a shared vision for longterm economic resilience, and a thriving business ecosystem that benefits the communities on both sides of the international border. Current areas of focus include enhancing cross-border coordination in the innovation ecosystem, creating tools for regional companies to use in expanding their footprint across the border, and developing binational resources for industrial developers and site selectors.

INITIATIVE 1

RIVER Economy

A focus on the region’s strategic economic future-advancing competitiveness, industry alignment, and global visibility.

RIVER Economy is a future-focused committee within the RIVER Collaborative working to position the Detroit-Windsor region as a globally competitive economic hub. It develops long-term economic strategies, aligning regional strengths with global market demands and transformative industries. It strengthens regional identity by articulating a clear, unified economic vision aligned with global trends. The committee supports talent development and attraction by emphasizing quality of place and the opportunities and capabilities within the binational region’s combined talent pool. It drives investment attraction by highlighting binational assets, industry clusters, and long-term growth potential. In the realm of infrastructure and mobility, RIVER Economy focuses on aligning cross-border systems and assets to support strategic industries and regional competitiveness.

“This effort has the potential to create exceptional value for businesses and residents on both sides of the Detroit River. It’s been eye-opening for our partners to discover everything this binational region offers, and we are ready to share this with the world.”

CRISTINA MELNIK

Senior Economic Development Officer, City of Windsor

Nimble in Change, Steadfast in Vision

INITIATIVE 2

RIVER Connections

Ensuring the region is inclusive, vibrant, and rooted in strong cross-border relationships.

River Connections is a cross-border committee within the RIVER Collaborative that focuses on strengthening the Detroit-Windsor region’s shared identity, investment potential, and social fabric. The committee convenes civic leaders, grassroots organizations, and local institutions to foster a shared identity, inclusive engagement, and binational understanding. By engaging local leaders, institutions, and residents, it amplifies the region’s appeal for investment by showcasing a robust cross-border community that supports talent retention and attraction. This group has been successful in implementing and planning two international film events: Canadian Film Night in July and the Windsor Film Festival screenings in October – both in Campus Martius Park, with other initiatives to be announced.

Learn more at www.rivercollaborative.com

Advancing resilience in dynamic times

The activities of the RIVER Collaborative reflect the need to remain nimble in a rapidly changing world. The region’s economic, social, and cultural landscape is constantly shifting, demanding creative approaches and timely adjustments. Yet even amid this dynamic climate, the Collaborative stays grounded in its founding vision: building a shared regional identity and advancing long-term economic resilience. This is reflected in the Economy track’s growing focus on innovation, ensuring the region adapts to global market shifts and strengthens its resilience for the future. In parallel, the advancement of the Connections track deepens civic and cultural engagement, integrating Detroit and Windsor as a unified region prepared for sustained prosperity.

“As infrastructure and mobility projects evolve, having aligned interests ensures these developments are equitable, accessible, and responsive to community needs. Through this work, the committee can help ensure that regional growth reflects and supports the people who live and work on both sides of the border.”

ERIC LARSON CEO, Downtown Detroit Partnership

Bi-National Community Update

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) tracks data, metrics, and public perception to inform its work and paint a fuller picture of Downtown Detroit, which naturally fits into the larger bi-national and regional story. As a steward of Downtown Detroit and a connector of people, places, and parks, the DDP pours over the data and houses insights and trends in the Downtown Detroit Datascape for members, stakeholders, and the community.

To continue this edition’s theme of the Detroit-Windsor bi-national region, this section of the 2025 DDP Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update has been curated by the DDP and its partners at the City of Windsor and Windsor Detroit Bridge Authority. Together, we make a stronger region, and the numbers tell a compelling story, of communities putting in the work every day and preparing for an even brighter and vibrant future, together.

For more Downtown Detroit metrics, visit www.downtowndetroit.org/datascape.

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*All figures reflect the most recent comparable years of data available for both regions.

Population

Both Downtown Windsor and Downtown Detroit are major engines of regional growth. In 2021, the two downtowns had a combined population of 17,418 residents, an increase of more than 4 percent from 2016. The combined population of Detroit and Windsor exceeds 875,000. For context, the City of Windsor has about the same number of people as Michigan’s secondlargest city, Grand Rapids. This underscores the potential of a cross-border region whose momentum is driven from both sides of the Detroit River.

17,418

Combined Population of Downtown Detroit and Downtown Windsor

DOWNTOWN WINDSOR DOWNTOWN DETROIT 2021 10,750 6,668 2016 10,187 6,406

4% increase in population between Downtown Detroit and Downtown Windsor

875,318

Combined Population of Detroit and Windsor (2021) CITY OF WINDSOR CITY OF DETROIT 229,660 645,658

Sources: U.S. Census ACS. 2017–2021, 5-yr Avg.; City of Windsor, 2021 Demographics

Note: City of Detroit has challenged 2020 and 2021 census figures.

Bi-National Community Update

Median Age

The median age in both downtowns is trending younger. Downtown Windsor has a higher concentration of subsidized and senior housing, which skews its population older than Downtown Detroit. Downtown Windsor’s median age went from 45.2 years old in 2016 to 43.5 in 2021, while Downtown Detroit shifted from 34.7 to 33.3. Downtown Detroit’s newer market-rate residential developments and employment growth in the core are attracting young professionals. In Windsor, neighborhoods adjacent to Downtown such as Walkerville and South Walkerville, are attracting younger residents.

Household Income

Downtown Detroit and Downtown Windsor have somewhat different income profiles in relation to the cities as a whole. Whereas the median income in Downtown Windsor is lower than the City overall, the opposite is true for Downtown Detroit. Some of Downtown Windsor’s older housing stock and subsidized units have been attractive to people on fixed incomes, which pushes down its median income. Downtown Detroit has a median income of USD $75,236, about twice the median income for Detroit overall.

Windsor Median Household Income (2021)

DOWNTOWN WINDSOR CITY OF WINDSOR

CAD $40,912 (USD $29,863)

CAD $70,000 (USD $51,095)

Detroit Median Household Income (2021)

DOWNTOWN DETROIT CITY OF DETROIT

USD $75,236 (CAD $103,073)

USD $34,762 (CAD $47,624)

Sources: U.S. Census ACS. 2017–2021, 5-yr Avg.; City of Windsor, 2021 Demographics.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS. 2017–2021, 5-yr Avg. City of Windsor, 2021 Demographics

Note: Based on September 2025 monetary exchange rate, USD/CAD = 1. 38

Windsor Housing Strategy

Much like Detroit’s goal to increase the number of residential units to support the growth of Downtown as a vibrant mixed-use environment, Windsor is also working to increase housing both in its Downtown and across the City.

The Housing Solutions Made for Windsor (HSMFW) strategic initiative is a comprehensive approach to increasing housing supply in Windsor. It accelerates residential development by removing barriers, streamlining approvals, and enabling growth through targeted policy updates, infrastructure planning, and incentives. By making municipal lands available for residential developments and actively engaging the community in the development process, the initiative promotes inclusive and sustainable urban growth.

$346,950,000

CAD

Construction value for all residential permits in Windsor in 2024

Under the HSMFW initiative – two Expressions of Interest (EOIs) have successfully been launched to date, with the anticipation of two more being released prior to the end of the year. An EOI is a formal invitation for developers to propose residential projects they envision for those properties.

These investments reflect Windsor’s dual focus: meeting immediate housing targets while building capacity for long-term, sustainable growth in line with the City’s commitment to the Province of Ontario to support the goal of 13,000 new homes by 2031.

Occupied Residential Units in Downtown Windsor and Windsor

Source: City of Windsor, 2016 & 2021 Demographics.

The Ontario government has awarded the City of Windsor $5,200,000 through the second round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 percent of their provincially designated housing targets. Windsor broke ground on 2,306 new homes in 2024, achieving 213 percent of its 2024 housing target.

Building Detroit’s Housing Stock and Homeownership

The Detroit Affordable Housing Strategy outlines the actions the City of Detroit will take to enhance housing affordability for homeowners and renters across the City over the next five years. The strategy includes actions to expedite affordable housing construction and preservation efforts, support emerging developers, connect residents experiencing housing instability with stable housing, and assist Detroiters in becoming homeowners.

Affordable Housing Strategy 5-Year Goals:

• Preserve 10,000 affordable housing units

• Construct 3,000 affordable housing units

• Support Detroiters with finding and obtaining a range of affordable housing types that suit their needs

Source: City of Detroit

Housing Units in the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ)

5,903 705 12% Total Existing Units

Under Construction Units

Increase in Units

Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

Bi-National Community Update

Downtown Windsor Businesses

Downtown Windsor hosts a diverse collection of over 200 retail businesses — including both large franchises and small local establishments — that together create a vibrant urban core. Nearly half are service-oriented, supporting daily needs, while dining makes up more than a third, reflecting a strong food culture. Retail and entertainment venues add variety and attract visitors, complemented by healthcare and grocery options that anchor community well-being. This balanced business landscape highlights Downtown Windsor’s ability to serve residents and welcome guests year-round.

Mobility in the Motor City is Changing and the DDP is Making it Happen

The Downtown Detroit Partnership has repeatedly said that Downtown Detroit’s future will be described less as a Central Business District and more as a Central Connectivity District. It is this idea of a 24/7/365 bustling urban area that drives much of our work and nowhere is that as evident as our involvement in transportation and infrastructure projects.

The Downtown Detroit Partnership is a lead advocate ensuring that large infrastructure projects, such as the I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project and the I-75 Cap, connect neighborhoods and incorporate pedestrian- and bike-friendly components that will ultimately integrate with the city’s existing systems, including the QLINE and People Mover. The DDP’s vision of a 24/7/365 community allows employees, residents, and visitors to move seamlessly from one area to the next.

In early 2025, the opening of Michigan Central put the Motor City back in the spotlight both for its transformation and its potential to drive the future of mobility and innovation. Michigan Central with its 30-acre campus is a “real-world test bed to build urban transportation solutions that advance a more sustainable, equitable future. From pioneering autonomous vehicle technology to implementing sustainable transportation solutions, the work being done at Michigan Central is setting the standard for mobility innovation worldwide.”

Source: City of Windsor

There are nearly 300 small businesses in Downtown Detroit.

Learn more about Downtown Detroit businesses starting on page 20.

The DDP’s commitment to the small business community is to create a vibrant and inclusive Downtown where both legacy businesses and new entrepreneurs can thrive alongside national and global brands to fuel social and economic impact.

The future also requires us to connect more intentionally to Windsor, Ontario as we work to promote our binational region, boost tourism, and improve access to Detroit.

Detroit and Windsor stakeholders are collaborating to restore passenger train service from a new transit hub near Michigan Central Station in Detroit, potentially by late 2028.

A potential new transit facility, along with a 1,300-space, eight-story parking deck, is being considered. The development would enable Amtrak and intercity bus services to operate out of a single facility, which would be one of the stops along a proposed Chicago-DetroitToronto passenger rail line. This would bring rail service back to Detroit for the first time since 1988.

Sources: Michigan Central, Crain’s Detroit Business, Downtown Detroit Partnership

North America’s Busiest Border Crossing and its

Economic Impact on the Region

The Detroit-Windsor gateway is the busiest commercial land border crossing between Canada and the U.S., hosting over 25 percent of overall Canada-U.S. trade.

It includes the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, opened in 1929 and 1930 respectively, where more than 2.9 million trucks move more than $140 billion in goods each year. In 2023, the Ambassador Bridge handled 6.2 million crossings, an increase of 1.15 percent from 2023. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel saw about 3.8 million crossings, an increase of 4.25 percent.

The addition of the Gordie Howe International Bridge will significantly increase the number of crossings, reduce congestion, speed up crossings, and further strengthen this essential trade artery.

More than a quarter of a million jobs in Michigan depend on trade with Canada, and approximately 6,000 workers cross at the DetroitWindsor border every day for work. The figure includes the nearly 2,000 healthcare professionals that cross into Detroit, demonstrating how integral this connection is to our collective success.

Windsor/Essex tourism relies heavily on international visitors. Of our 5.7 million visitors, 1.8 million or 31.5% were international – the vast majority being from the U.S. Visitor volume increased 84 percent from 2021 to 2024 – surpassing 2019 levels by 1 percent. Meanwhile, visitor spending grew 115% compared with 2021 to $878 million. These visitors helped the workforce numbers by employing over 11,600 people, and the visitor economy supported $1.2 billion in total business sales across numerous industries.

Tariff and trade discussions have impacted both the number of border crossings and tourism dollars on both sides of the Detroit River. This is true not only of Detroit and Windsor but other border towns around both countries.

U.S. & CANADA TRADE

$140+ billion in goods moved each year at the Detroit-Windsor border crossings

25%+ of all United States and Canada trade takes place at the DetroitWindsor border crossings

Source: Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

TRIPS OF VEHICLES

10,000,000 vehicle crossings between Ontario and the U.S. in 2024 (Passenger cars, trucks, buses and misc.)

Detroit-Windsor Tunnel

3,800,000 crossings 38% Ambassador Bridge

6,200,000 crossings 62%

1.15% from 2023 4.25% from 2023

Source: www.bridgeandtunneloperators.org

JOBS AND EMPLOYMENT

250,000+ jobs in Michigan depend on trade with Canada

6,000 workers cross at Windsor-Detroit every day for work

Source: Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

The Gordie Howe International Bridge Project

COST

USD $4.65 billion / CAD $6.4 billion. This encompasses all four project components including the Canadian and U.S. Ports of Entry, the bridge itself, and the Michigan I-75 Interchange.

June 2012

The Governor of Michigan and Prime Minister of Canada sign a Crossing Agreement to build a new publicly owned bridge.

TTOTAL JOBS CREATED

14,870+ oriented to the project in Canada and the US Bridge Project.

NUMBER OF BRIDGE LANES

6 and one dedicated pedestrian lane.

May 2015

The new crossing is named for Canadianborn, Detroit hockey legend Gordie Howe.

he Gordie Howe International Bridge Project is a once-in-a-generation undertaking. Not only will the project deliver much-needed transportation improvements for international travelers and commerce, but the new bridge also includes features that make this project truly distinctive.

The project is being delivered through a public-private partnership (P3). A P3 is long-term, performance-based approach to procuring public infrastructure where the private sector assumes a major share of the risks in terms of financing, construction, and ensuring effective performance of the infrastructure, from design and planning to long-term maintenance.

Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) is the Canadian Crown public sector corporation overseeing construction

TOTAL BRIDGE LENGTH

2.5 kilometers/1.5 miles. It will be one of the ten longest cablestayed bridges in the world.

CLEAR SPAN

853 meters/0.5 miles – the largest main span of any cablestayed bridge in North America.

Oct. 2018

Construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project officially starts.

June 2019

Community Benefits Plan launches with 80+ workforce initiatives and USD $14.5 million / CAD $20 million in neighborhood enhancements.

and operation of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. Bridging North America (BNA) is the privatesector partner responsible for designing, building, financing, maintaining, and operating the project.

There are four components to the project: the Bridge, the Canadian Port of Entry, the U.S. Port of Entry, and the Michigan Interchange. Each of the four components is significant in its scope and complexity and would be a massive infrastructure project of its own.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge project brings significant economic benefits to the Detroit-Windsor region, Ontario, Michigan, and beyond. It is encouraging investment in Canada and the U.S. and is helping to maintain and create thousands of jobs and opportunities on both sides of the border.

July 2021

1000 days of construction celebrated.

March 2024

2000 days of construction celebrated.

June 2024

The two sides of the main span of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connect.

To help understand these benefits, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority engaged Deloitte to complete an Economic Contribution Analysis for the period from construction start in 2018 through 2022. Their analysis noted the project contributed USD $1.41 billion / CAD $1.94 billion to Michigan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and supported 12,670 jobs between. Obviously, these figures have increased through construction.

Construction began in October 2018 on what would be an 84-month construction period. The state of Michigan will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Michigan Interchange.

The bridge also includes a dedicated multi-use path that will accommodate pedestrians and cyclists. Inclusion of the path is the result of public consultation and was made possible through engagement with U.S. Customs

Summer 2025

The two massive cranes that helped build the towers on either side of the Detroit River are removed from site.

Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The multi-use path will support active transportation, a healthy lifestyle, as well as enhance cycle tourism across the border. It is one of many features of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that provides positive social, environmental, and economic benefits for the communities in which it is being built.

“This project has incredible potential for our region and our countries. It will bring added attention, improved mobility, and allow for the seamless transport of people and products across our border.”

— HEATHER GRONDIN, CHIEF RELATIONS OFFICER, WDBA

The Gordie Howe International Bridge

The Two Neighborhoods Directly Impacted by the Gordie Howe International Bridge: Delray, Detroit and Sandwich, Windsor

Any neighborhood close to such a massive infrastructure project is bound to see significant changes. There will be land purchases and potential resident and business displacement. Fortunately, there are positive impacts as well, largely because of the project’s multi-million-dollar Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan.

Delray and Sandwich are the two neighborhoods most directly impacted by the project. Learn more about these border towns and a few examples of what’s ahead.

DELRAY

Delray is a neighborhood in Southwest Detroit. It was founded in 1836 and transformed from largely rural to heavy industry toward the end of the 19th Century. Delray’s geography extends from River Rouge to the south, east to the Detroit River and west to Fort Street. While Southwest Detroit is known largely for its Latino population, Delray was once referred to as “Little Hungary,” given the large number of Hungarian immigrants that found their way there.

Fun Fact: In 1889, Delray was the site of the Detroit International Exposition, a combined industrial expo and agricultural fair designed to show off the rising economic prominence of Detroit, whose population of 206,000 made it the nation’s 15th largest city. The expo’s main building, located on the riverfront west of Fort Wayne, was designed by architect Louis Kamper, who also designed the Book Tower and Book Cadillac Hotel.

Some examples of how the Bridge’s Community Benefits Plan is helping Delray include an investment in the Southwest Detroit Business Association’s (SDBA) business development program, the Delray Home Improvement Program, and park and other green initiatives. SDBA provides planning and development support to Southwest Detroit small businesses and startups. The Home Improvement Program is a $4 million (CAD) investment that provided free home repairs for 106 residences during the four years of the program.

SANDWICH TOWN

Sandwich Town is a neighborhood of Windsor. It was established in 1797 exactly 100 years before Delray, making it one of the oldest, most historically significant settlements in Ontario, and has been the site of several historically significant events in North American history.

Today, Sandwich Town is a vibrant community of shops, parks, dining, craft beer, events, culture, and more.

Fun Fact: The War of 1812 began in Sandwich. The conflict between Britain and the United States was, in part, over Canada’s southern border. As a result, military figures including Chief Tecumseh, British Major Generals Sir Isaac Brock and Henry Procter, and American General William Henry Harrison, who later became the ninth president of the United States, all visited Sandwich.

Generals Sir Isaac Brock and Henry Procter, and American General William Henry Harrison, who later became the ninth president of the United States, all visited Sandwich.

As part of the Community Benefits Plan, three kilometers of Sandwich Street was reconstructed from the Canadian Port of Entry. In addition to new street surfacing, sidewalks, and bike lanes, residents will benefit from a new stormwater sewer system. Another investment is a new, publicly accessible community pier that will extend over the Detroit River. The $2.5 million pier will feature Indigenous artwork, interpretive signage, QR codes, an expansion of the pedestrian pathway, and a ceremonial space curated by First Nations leaders. Once open, the public will have access to an experiential vantage point of the riverfront and the bridge.

Borders Celebrate More Than Commerce

Discovering shared histories and cultural, social, and demographic commonalities are great ways to unite a region. The Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits team had an idea to research these ties to educate residents of the Sandwich/west Windsor and Delray/Southwest Detroit communities and celebrate its unique culture, history, and diversity.

In 2023, two students from the University of Windsor and four students from the University of Michigan were engaged to research source content for this initiative with the end goal of creating interpretive signage that would be placed along pedestrian and cycling paths on the lands surrounding the Canadian and U.S. Ports of Entry. A Community Stories Committee, comprised of local American and Canadian community members and subject-matter experts, was formed to refine the findings from the students’ research and review signage layouts.

Some of the topics included are Indigenous history in both countries, the War of 1812, slavery, the region’s role in the Underground Railroad, prohibition, Detroit’s musical influence, and environmental elements. Look for signs being installed near both Ports of Entry.

You can read the full Community Benefits Plan at

Windsor/Essex County Developments

This year’s Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update is one that not only recognizes the impact of our international border, but one that features its collective impact for the binational region and recognizes Windsor’s contributions. This portion of the update will take a look at the Windsor-Essex development landscape.

Windsor-Essex is at the forefront of transformation, with bold investments, new opportunities, and a dynamic vision for the future. From revitalized neighborhoods, including a renewed focus on strengthening and activating the Downtown core, to major economic development projects, the city is embracing growth. This momentum strengthens the community, attracts new talent, and positions Windsor as a leader in innovation and prosperity. Recent development highlights include major investments from Minth Group, AISIN, Dongshin Motech, FlexIon, Bobaek, and NEO Battery Materials Ltd., collectively bringing thousands of new jobs and underscoring the substantial economic momentum underway in Windsor.

Featured Developments

The following projects are a small portion of the development going on in Windsor-Essex. City leaders are actively working to bring continued economic and commercial development to the area. These highlighted projects are ones that will drive tremendous growth forward. For more information and to learn more, visit citywindsor.ca/residents/ building-windsors-future.

HOSPITAL PROJECT

The new Fancsy Family Hospital will transform healthcare in Windsor-Essex by adding a modern facility on Cabana Rd. E. It will offer approximately 50% more space than the two current campuses combined, private rooms, more beds, expanded emergency/surgical areas, smart tech, a helipad, and a flexible design to support future healthcare needs. Phase one is expected to start in early 2026; total costs exceeding $2 billion, 90% of construction costs funded by the Ontario Government.

Sources: powerwrh.on.ca; wrh.on.ca; CTV News; am800cklw.com

LEGACY BEACON

The Legacy Beacon along the riverfront celebrates Windsor’s transportation heritage with Streetcar No. 351, a fully restored 1918 electric streetcar that once ran on the Sandwich, Windsor & Amherstburg Railway. Now a museum-style attraction complete with patio seating, food and beverage service, and stunning waterfront views, it invites both locals and visitors to experience Windsor’s history in a fresh, interactive way.

CIVIC ESPLANADE

Windsor’s revitalized City Hall Square civic gathering space offers LED fountains, landscaped areas, seating, and food truck amenities. A dual-season venue, it hosts year-round events, activations, and live entertainment. The space boasts a winter ice rink that converts into a summer plaza for inclusive, dynamic use.

Strategic Initiatives

Windsor’s growth strategy combines the Windsor Works economic development plan for the city’s future growth, Community Improvement Plans that spur investment, and targeted strategies like the Strengthen the Core: Downtown Windsor Revitalization Plan that focuses on safety, placemaking, and business support to attract new residents, business, visitors, and investments to the core. The City also provides concierge-style guidance to developers and advances housing through the Housing Solutions Made for Windsor program. Combined, these local efforts are reinforced by a foreign direct investment strategy led with Invest WindsorEssex, targeting global partnerships and highvalue industries.

This conceptual rendering is illustrative only as of August 12, 2025. It will continue to evolve as design development progresses. All details are subject to change.

Source: City of Windsor.

Source: City of Windsor.

Source: City of Windsor.

Downtown Detroit Small Business

Every corner of Downtown Detroit tells a story through its small businesses.

Businesses are the heartbeat of any downtown, driving economic vitality, fostering community, and shaping the identity of the city. In Downtown Detroit, a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, services, and startups creates energy and opportunity—from long-standing local staples to bold new ventures. These businesses fuel job growth, attract investment, and activate public spaces, making Downtown a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) is proud to support this dynamic ecosystem, marked by the natural ebb and flow of businesses – from new openings to closures, alongside long-standing establishments. Through its Small Business Program and other initiatives, DDP provides a variety of resources, including technical assistance, public visibility support, funding opportunities, advocacy, and connections to citywide networks to help businesses grow and thrive.

Their resilience and creativity are more than an economic driver — they are the heartbeat of Downtown, carrying forward the stories of the past while inspiring the city’s future.

Total Downtown Detroit Public Facing Businesses

DDP’s number of Downtown businesses includes consumer facing businesses such as retail, restaurants, personal services, and arts and/or entertainment businesses available to the public.

New and Legacy Businesses

Downtown Detroit has welcomed dozens of new businesses since fall 2024, underscoring the strength and diversity of the city’s small business ecosystem. This growth shows that our urban core is not only attracting globally recognized brands like Apply, H&M, and Nike, but also providing fertile ground for entrepreneurs and independent retailers to thrive. The recent opening of Michiganbased Gardner White’s GW HOME, its first Downtown location in more than four decades, is further proof that the tides are turning and Detroit is regaining its place as a premier destination for commerce and business.

At the foundation of this momentum and growth are Detroit’s legacy businesses that bring commitment and longevity, unique energy, and creativity. Their resilience through Detroit’s challenges and successes has kept the community strong and has shown that an entrepreneurial spirit is at the core of our community’s identity. The DDP’s commitment to this community remains to create a vibrant and inclusive Downtown where both legacy and small businesses can thrive alongside national and global brands and collectively fuel both social and economic impact.

29 new businesses since fall 2024

• Alo

• A.M Buzz

• ANVIO Virtual Reality

• Apple

• Bar Chenin

• Baru

• Bastille Bar

• Beloved Bridal

• Cava

• Chaos Burger

• Culture Detroit

• Did It My Way Detroit Cigar & Wine Bar

• Enomah1895

• Free People

• GW HOME

• High Spirits

• Javier’s Downtown

• Juice Box Blend

• Just Smash It

• Lana’s Bodega

• Little Lou’s Hot Chicken

• Marki’s Market

• Ora

• Ostera Seafood

• Parlay Detroit

• Post Bar

• Rosa Cafe + Market

• The Social Brews

• Soraya

Beloved Bridal

35 W GRAND RIVER AVE, 2ND FLOOR

Beloved Bridal, owned by sisters Ashley and Meghan Sheehan, brings a fresh and elevated retail experience to Downtown Detroit as the district’s newest wedding dress boutique. After establishing their first location in Ann Arbor, the sisters expanded to Detroit, drawn by the city’s energy and creativity.

“Opening Downtown felt like the right next step for Beloved Bridal. We’re excited to bring something fresh to the Detroit bridal market. There’s something really special about helping brides find their dream dress in a space that reflects the vibrancy and style of the city.”

— ASHLEY SHEEHAN, OWNER , BELOVED BRIDAL

NEW BUSINESS

GW HOME

1201 WOODWARD AVE

Gardner White’s new retail concept, GW HOME, debuted in June 2025, returning to Downtown Detroit at 1201 Woodward Avenue. The three-story, 15,000-square-foot store redefines home retail by blending elevated, affordable furnishings with Detroit’s vibrant creative spirit. GW HOME features a curated selection of stylish furniture, home décor, and original artwork, spotlighting collaborations with local artists and innovative Detroit-based brands. Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White and GW HOME, recently joined the Downtown Detroit Partnership board and understands the importance of Downtown Detroit and the city as a whole.

“As a native Detroiter, opening GW HOME Downtown has always been part of our dream and this concept couldn’t happen anywhere else. It’s uniquely Detroit. Through local partnership with Detroit-based artists and brands like Floyd and Crypton, we’re celebrating the city’s design excellence and creative spirit. Detroit is experiencing a true resurgence, and being a part of that transformation is incredibly exciting. There’s real density Downtown again. People are living here, working here, and investing in the city. With new housing development going up all around us, you can feel the energy and momentum, and that’s exactly the kind of environment where local retail like GW HOME can thrive.”

— RACHEL STEWART, CEO, GARDNER WHITE AND GW HOME AND DDP BOARD MEMBER

List of businesses Gardner White has furnished:

• The Albert

• BIZ Ambassador Headquarters

• Campus Martius Park: CHALET 313 & CABANA 313

• Comerica Park

• Detroit Lions

• Grand Lofts

• Life Remodeled

• The Loft Place Communities

• MGM Grand Detroit

• Milwaukee Park Lofts

• The Residences at Water Square

• WJR

LEGACY BUSINESS

Simmons & Clark Jewelers

1535 BROADWAY ST

Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, Simmons and Clark Jewelers stand as one of Downtown Detroit’s oldest and most enduring businesses. Since 1925, the familyowned jeweler has been a trusted source for engagement rings, timepieces, and fine jewelry—serving generations of Detroiters from its iconic corner location at Broadway and Gratiot.

With a century of history behind them, Simmons and Clark continues to thrive by combining timeless customer service with deep roots in the community. As a true legacy business, it reflects the resilience and continuity that help define Downtown’s character and charm.

“Being a legacy business means we’ve earned trust over time, and we continue to do that every day. We’re not just still here, we’re still relevant, we’re succeeding, still loved, and still part of people’s biggest moments.”

— MICHAEL SIMMONS, OWNER

Number of Years Open for Downtown Businesses

43 businesses that are 30+ years old

Astoria Pastry Shop

541 MONROE ST

A cornerstone of Greektown since 1971, Astoria Pastry Shop has been serving up sweet traditions for over five decades. Known for its expansive selection of handcrafted pastries, cookies, cakes, and Greek specialties, Astoria has become a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors craving a taste of something classic.

Family-owned and operated, the bakery is celebrated not only for its quality but for its consistency—remaining open late into the night and offering a welcoming atmosphere in the heart of downtown. Astoria’s longevity is a testament to the value of tradition, hospitality, and the simple joy of a great dessert.

Second-generation owner Tasso Teftis, who took over from his parents in 1974, recalls that Greektown Detroit was the perfect place for Greek entrepreneurs when his family first opened the store. Today, the shop has grown into a cultural landmark, adding to Detroit’s rich diversity by sharing artisan European pastries.

“We love being in Detroit because of the people and the many different backgrounds that make this city so unique.”

— TASSO TEFTIS, SECOND-GENERATION OWNER, ASTORIA PASTRY SHOP

LEGACY BUSINESS

Apple Downtown Detroit

The long-awaited Apple Store, located at 1430 Woodward Avenue, opened in Downtown Detroit in September. The store, right next to Shinola Hotel, opened in time for customers to purchase the new iPhone 17. The custom “D” Apple logo is a tribute to Detroit.

“Hello, 313. Our brand-new store in Downtown Detroit…the heart of a city pulsing with spirit and innovation. We’re proud to build a space where creativity thrives and business takes shape. We can’t wait to see what drives you.”

— FROM THE COMPANY WEBSITE

The Social Brews

Now open in Detroit’s Financial District across from Huntington Place, The Social Brews offers a unique blend of self-pour beer taps, a full bar, and elevated gastropub fare in a lively, social setting. With indoor and outdoor seating, live entertainment, and a flexible space that transitions from day to night, The Social Brews is quickly becoming a go-to destination for both locals and visitors in the heart of Downtown.

“Downtown Detroit has an energy you can feel the moment you step onto the street—it’s creative, resilient, and full of people who truly love this city. We opened The Social Brews to be part of that story, a place where neighbors, visitors, and friends come together over great food, coffee, and craft beer to celebrate everything that makes Detroit special. There’s no better place to be than right here, in the D’”

— SANJAY

businesses that are 100+ years old

Jacoby’s Bar Opened in 1904 624 Brush St.

Lafayette Coney Island Opened in 1917 118 West Lafayette Blvd.

American Coney Island Opened in 1917 114 West Lafayette Blvd.

Hot Sam’s Opened in 1921 127 Monroe St.

Detroit Opera House Opened in 1922 1526 Broadway St.

The Fillmore Detroit Opened in 1925 2115 Woodward Ave.

Simmons & Clark Jewelers Opened in 1925 1535 Broadway St.

Courtesy of Bedrock

Developments Table of Contents

AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle (A)

BIZ Ambassador Headquarters (B)

City Modern (C)

Hudson’s Detroit (D)

1133 Griswold (Detroit & Northern) (A)

1315 Broadway (B)

The Belle (Harvard Square Centre) (C)

Brush and Watson: Phase 2 - Midblock (D)

Development at Cadillac Square (E)

The District Detroit: U of M Center for Innovation Housing (F)

Henry Ford Health + MSU Health Sciences Research Center (G)

Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Expansion (H)

Henry Street Apartments (I)

Hudson’s Detroit Hotel [The Detroit EDITION] (J)

Hudson’s Detroit [Residences at The Detroit EDITION] (K)

JW Marriott Detroit Water Square (L)

Merchants Building (M)

Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building (N)

The Reckmeyer (Broadway Lofts) (O)

The Residences @ 150 Bagley (United Artists Building) (P)

University of Michigan Center for Innovation (Q)

Coda Brush Park (A)

Detroit City Football Club AlumniFi Field (B)

Detroit Pistons Housing Project (C)

The District Detroit (D1-D9)

Gratiot Innovation District: Life Sciences Innovation Building (E)

Michigan Central Station NoMad Hotel (F)

Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts Expansion (G)

The Park Avenue Building (H)

Wayne Tower (Executive Plaza) (I)

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475

Douglass

Hastings Place (R)

Park Avenue House (Royal Palm Hotel) (S)

Renaissance Center (Central Towers) (T)

Renaissance Center Tower 600 (U)

Wayne County Justice Center (V)

Campus Martius Park (A) Capitol Park (B)

Grand Circus Park (C)

Gratiot-Randolph Plaza Redevelopment (D)

Paradise Valley Alleyscape (E)

Paradise Valley Park & Plaza (F)

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park (G)

Second Avenue Extension (H)

South of Station – Public Park at Michigan Central (I) Placemaking

I-75 Cap (J)

I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project (K) Michigan Avenue Streetscape (L)

Monroe Streetscape Improvement (M) Randolph Streetscape (N)

Downtown Detroit Projects Overview

The 2025 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update feature the state of real estate development in Downtown Detroit. The report is produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) with support from the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ), and key partners and stakeholders. The DDP Development Update not only showcases where growth is happening in and around Downtown Detroit, but also the areas to pay attention to for future growth opportunities.

The 2025 edition features residential and commercial projects completed, under construction, or in the pipeline -- projects that are announced and awaiting construction. In addition, the Update captures infrastructure, public space, and mobility projects that support these developments and better position Downtown Detroit for the future.

The DDP is proud to work in partnership with civic, corporate, and community leaders on Downtown Detroit’s continued growth and recognition. Together, with partners and stakeholders, the DDP and BIZ are committed to creating and supporting a clean, safe, and vibrant Downtown for property owners, businesses, residents, employees, and visitors.

The DDP is proud to Make It Happen Together.

for the latest report with any updated or additional details.

The Downtown Detroit real estate environment is dynamic and constantly changing. Information in the print version of the DDP Development Report is current as of, Sept. 19, 2025. For the latest report with any updated or additional details, please scan the QR code above.

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and Radar Projects by Type Total Investment Under Construction

$4,394,900,000

COMPLETED PROJECTS

*Located within the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ)

2025 REPORT

• AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle

• BIZ Ambassador Headquarters

• City Modern*

• Hudson’s Detroit*

2024 REPORT

• Gilly’s*

• Grand Army of the Republic Building*

• Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection*

• Michigan Central Station

• Perennial Corktown

• Pope Francis Center Bridge Housing Campus

• The Randolph Centre Building*

• The Residences Water Square*

2023 REPORT

• Book Tower and ROOST Detroit*

• Brush and Watson

• Cambria Detroit*

• Exchange Detroit*

• The Godfrey Hotel Detroit

• Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue*

• Lafayette West

• Michigan Central Campus: Bagley Mobility Hub and Newlab

2022 REPORT

• 211 West Fort*

• 220 West*

• 1225 Woodward*

• The 1300*

• The Eddystone

• Harmonie House*

• Huntington Bank Headquarters*

• The Penobscot*

2021 REPORT

• 511 Woodward*

• 1225 Woodward*

• 2715 Woodward*

• City Club Apartments

CBD Detroit*

• One Campus Martius Expansion*

• The Press/321*

• Women’s City Club Building*

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS

The growth in residential units Downtown has continued this year. City Modern was completed and another 1,059 units are currently under construction (705 in the BIZ).

1,469 Total

Residential Units

(Recently Completed and Under Construction)

HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENTS

Downtown Detroit continues to add hotel capacity to better accommodate Downtown visitors and attract large conferences. The JW Marriott will add 600 rooms next year, with a direct connection to Huntington Place. The 5-star Detroit Edition, will bring an additional 227 rooms in 2027.

1,111 Total

Hotel Rooms

RECENTLY COMPLETED UNDER CONSTRUCTION

AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle 154 guest rooms

Hudson’s Detroit: The Detroit EDITION 227 guest rooms

(Recently Completed and Under Construction) 957 in Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) 35 projects completed between 2021 and 2025

JW Marriott Detroit Water Square 600 guest rooms

Merchants Building 130 guest rooms

Detroit Foundation Hotel Refresh Keeping Pace to an Evolving Downtown

The Detroit Foundation Hotel recently completed $4.4 million in improvements to continue showcasing quality hospitality in Downtown Detroit. Guest rooms fixtures and design elements and a revamped conference room and kitchen are among the renovations.

410 RECENTLY COMP LETED UNITS

City Modern 410 units

1,059 UNITS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

705 in Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ)

1133 Griswold (Detroit & Northern) 27 units

The Belle (Harvard Square Centre) 42 units

Brush and Watson: Phase 2 - Midblock 184 units

The District Detroit: UMCI Residential 313 units

Henry Street Apartments 170 units

Hudson’s Detroit: Residences at the Detroit EDITION

95 units

The Reckmeyer (Broadway Lofts)

80 units

Residences @ 150 Bagley 148 units

City Modern

RECENTLY COMPLETED

BIZ Ambassador Headquarters

1420 Broadway Street, Suite 101

RECENTLY COMPLETED

AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle

3448 Woodward Avenue

The new AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle opened earlier this year. The $49-million project includes an 11-story hotel with 154 guest rooms, a rooftop bar, and a glass-enclosed Conservatory bar, featuring specialty cocktails and an authentic tapas menu. Additionally, the historic Bonstelle Playhouse has been fully restored and will serve as both a performance and event venue, under a long-term lease with Wayne State University.

DEVELOPER

The Roxbury Group

PRIMARY BUILDING USE Hospitality

SIZE

99,000 square feet

DOLLARS INVESTED

$49 million

The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone, with support from the Downtown Detroit Partnership, has moved its BIZ Ambassador HQ operations to Downtown Detroit. This will create more efficient operations as it cuts travel time for the Downtown BIZ Ambassador team, which will allow for quicker deployment. BIZ Ambassadors serve as Downtown Detroit’s concierge and the team is always ready to help anyone in our community navigate Downtown and experience it to the fullest.

PROJECT LEADS

Downtown Detroit Partnership and Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Office/Downtown BIZ Ambassador Deployment

SIZE

2,759 square feet

DOLLARS INVESTED

$100,000

SOURCE OF FINANCING

Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone

COMPLETION DATE Fall 2025

Source: Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone

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COMPLETION DATE Q4 2024

Source: The Roxbury Group

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RECENTLY COMPLETED

Hudson’s Detroit

1240 Woodward Avenue

RECENTLY COMPLETED

City Modern

Brush Park Neighborhood

Centrally located in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood, City Modern is a groundbreaking development made up of residences with restaurant and retail space. The mixed-income community includes three renovated Victorian mansions and 20 new buildings, bringing six distinct styles of housing to the 450 individual homes.

DEVELOPERS

Bedrock and Hunter Pasteur

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential, Dining, Retail SIZE

365,000 square feet

Source: Bedrock

DOLLARS INVESTED

$138 million

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Undisclosed

COMPLETION DATE Summer 2025

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See pages 38-39 for The Detroit EDITION hotel and the Residences at The Detroit EDITION

Hudson’s Detroit is a 1.5-million-square-foot development with office, ground-floor retail, a 5-star hotel, rooftop bar, residential condominiums, a public plaza, parking, and large event spaces. The recent completion of the 12-story building at 1240 Woodward ushers in a new era of hospitality, retail, office and event space on the site of the former JL Hudson department store.

DEVELOPER

Bedrock

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Office, Hotel, Retail,

Conference, Event Space

400,000 square feet (office) and 127,000 square feet (event and meeting space)

DOLLARS INVESTED

$1.4 billion (total of all project components- hotel, residential and office)

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SOURCES OF FINANCING Undisclosed

COMPLETION DATE 2025

Source: Bedrock

Developments Under Construction

1133 Griswold (Detroit & Northern)

1133 Griswold Street

The Detroit & Northern project at 1133 Griswold Street will remediate and rehabilitate the long-abandoned structure to create more than 6,000 square feet of commercial space and add 25 multi-family apartments to the Capitol Park district. Currently a seven-story building, redevelopment plans include a four-story addition, and the removal and replacement of the solid granite slab cladding installed in the 1970s. This project builds on the momentum for the continued development in and around the Capitol Park and Washington Boulevard areas. In 2022, the Downtown Detroit Partnership helped secure $4.2 million as part of its Revitalization and Placemaking Grant for Capitol Park (see page 52).

DEVELOPER RKP Group

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential, Commercial SIZE

31,000 square feet

DOLLARS INVESTED

$11.4+ million

Source: RKP Group

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Construction loan financing, managing member equity, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Grant, Michigan Public Act 210 Tax Abatement

PROJECTED COMPLETION Q4 2025

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

1315 Broadway

1315 Broadway Street

1315 Broadway Street has 30 feet of prominent retail frontage along both Broadway and the Belt Alley, which provides dual access along two walkable areas. The building was constructed in 1915, and the ground floor spaces feature exposed brick walls, original hardwood floors, and 16-foot ceilings. The space is under renovation and will be ideal for a high-end retailer or restaurant as it includes a usable lower level with 8.5foot ceilings. The space also has an all-glass façade and a Class C liquor license.

DEVELOPER

Method Development

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Retail, Office, Dining

DOLLARS INVESTED

Undisclosed

Source: Method Development

SOURCES OF FINANCING Equity

GROUNDBREAKING May 2024

PROJECTED COMPLETION Q4 2026

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The Belle (Harvard Square Centre)

1346 Broadway Street

The Belle is a mixed-use development at 1346 Broadway in Downtown Detroit, bolstering the city’s Paradise Valley revitalization. This transformative project combines 8,000 square feet of retail and dining space with 42 studios, one-, and two-bedroom residential units.

DEVELOPER Bedrock

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Mixed-Use Office, Residential

DOLLARS INVESTED

$41 million

Source: Bedrock

SOURCES OF FINANCING Undisclosed

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2026

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Brush and Watson: Phase 2 - Midblock

444 Watson

Midblock is the third and final building in the Brush / Watson development. Located in the historic Brush Park neighborhood, this ten-story building has a mix of affordable and market rate units, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units totaling 184 apartments. Midblock affordability options range from 30 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). Studio rents are expected to start around $675/month. Amenities include a community room and rooftop deck on the third and tenth floors, which also includes a sky deck with views of the city. The development has an integrated underground parking garage equipped with 80 EV chargers. The Midblock building will be certified through the National Green Building Standard, and the Brush / Watson project received an AIA Merit Award for its design (OOMBRA Architects). When complete, Brush Watson will contain a total of 308 apartments and approximately 11,000 square feet of commercial/retail space. Leasing is expected to begin Q4 2026.

DEVELOPER

American Community Developers, Inc.

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential, Retail

SIZE

~110,000 square feet

DOLLARS INVESTED

$70 million

Source: American Community Developers, Inc.

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Tax credit; gap funds from Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA); owner equity

PROJECTED COMPLETION Q4 2026

Rendering

Development at Cadillac Square

Monroe Street between Woodward

Avenue and Randolph Street

The Development at Cadillac Square is a mixeduse development situated between Monroe and Randolph Streets, and adjacent to Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square. The first phase of the Development will be anchored by Cosm, an experiential sports and entertainment venue, and an attached Market Hall featuring a selection of sit-down and fast-casual dining options. Phase 2 will add additional retail, 250-280 residential units, and parking. The development further connects the Central Business District to surrounding points of interest, amenities and neighborhoods.

DEVELOPER Bedrock

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Mixed-Use: Residential, Retail, Entertainment

DOLLARS INVESTED Undisclosed

Sources: Bedrock, Detroit Free Press

SOURCES OF FINANCING Undisclosed

PROJECTED TIMELINE

Phase 1: Late 2024 Phase 2: October 2026

See pages 44-46 for other projects in The District Detroit

The District Detroit: University of Michigan Center for Innovation Residential Tower

2205 Cass Avenue

With nearly 235,000 square feet, 13 floors and 313 units, the Residential tower at 2205 Cass will be constructed on the same block as the UMCI academic building at the corner of Columbia Street and Cass Avenue (see page 41) . The building will provide dedicated housing for UMCI students, faculty, and visiting scholars. UMCI will lease the tower, expected to be completed in 2028, for an initial term of 40 years.

DEVELOPERS

Olympia Development of Michigan, Related Companies

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential

DOLLARS INVESTED

$161 million

GROUNDBREAKING 2026

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2028

Source: Olympia Development of Michigan, University of Michigan

Rendering

Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center

6175 Third Street

The Health Sciences Research Center is the first project in the larger Henry Ford Health Academic Healthcare campus, which is part of the $3.2 billion joint efforts between Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University, and the Detroit Pistons. The Research Center builds on the new 30-year partnership between Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University and will further enable groundbreaking discoveries and transformational research. A key focus in this research is closing the gap in health care outcomes for people based on race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status. There will be 80 principal investigator teams with 500+ team members focused on expanding research in areas such as cancer, neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, and immunology. It will also be the home to the Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute, the first brick-and-mortar institute solely dedicated to neurofibromatosis. This is being coordinated with the Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Expansion.

DEVELOPERS

Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Institutional

Source: Henry Ford Health

SIZE

392,000 square feet

DOLLARS INVESTED

$392 million

SOURCES OF FINANCING Gifts, Debt Financing

GROUNDBREAKING May 2024

PROJECTED COMPLETION Q2 2027

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Henry Ford Hospital Detroit Expansion

2850 West Grand Blvd

Henry Ford Health’s Detroit expansion project, known as “Destination: Grand,” will transform the health system’s flagship hospital campus on West Grand Boulevard in Detroit. The project includes a brand-new hospital building, patient tower, and supporting facilities that will be built on the south side of the Boulevard, across from the existing hospital. The new patient tower, a major component of the 1.2-million squarefoot expansion, will include all private patient rooms with technology and comfort upgrades, and a three-floor world-class rehabilitation hospital through a partnership with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The patient tower will connect to the new hospital facility, that will include an expanded emergency department with universal rooms and technically advanced operating suites. The tower will also connect to the existing hospital, which will continue to operate after the expansion project is complete. A shared services building adjacent to the new hospital building will house operational activities, including a kitchen, blood bank, office space, and loading dock. The development is being coordinated with the Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center along with the Detroit Pistons and the Gilbert Family Foundation.

Source: Henry Ford

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Henry Street Apartments

359, 427, 439, 447 and 489

Henry Street and

2447 and 2467

Cass Avenue

Olympia Development of Michigan and Cinnaire Solutions are revitalizing the Henry Street Apartments, a historically designated block at Henry Street and Cass Avenue. Each building is being redeveloped to showcase its authentic character. The development will deliver 170 rental units—half designated as affordable housing— across six historic buildings. A seventh building is being transformed into a vibrant 9,000-square-foot community hub, complete with resident lounge space, onsite property management offices, fitness amenities, a dog wash, package lockers, designated parking, green space, and more. The first building is expected to open in 2026.

DEVELOPERS

Olympia Development of Michigan and Cinnaire Solutions

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential

DOLLARS INVESTED

$70.5 million

Source: Olympia Development of Michigan

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Private funds, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HOME Funds and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2026

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Hudson’s Detroit Hotel [The Detroit EDITION]

1208 Woodward Avenue

Built on the site of the legendary J.L. Hudson Department Store, The Detroit EDITION will be Downtown Detroit’s first five-star hotel. The location is the brand’s first venture into the Midwest and one of the largest EDITION hotels in the world with 227 rooms in the 49-story tower. Envisioned by Ian Schrager in collaboration with Marriott International as a uniquely personal hotel experience, The Detroit EDITION plans to offer four diverse food and beverage outlets, a pool, a large outdoor terrace, a fitness center, and a spa. EDITION hotels can be found in 19 dynamic destinations around the world, including New York City, Miami Beach, London, Tokyo, Reykjavik, Singapore, and Rome. Displaying the best of dining and entertainment, services and amenities “all under one roof,” each EDITION property is completely unique and will reflect the best of the culture and environment of Detroit.

DEVELOPER

Bedrock

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Hospitality

DOLLARS INVESTED

$1.4 billion (total of all buildings)

Source: Bedrock

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Undisclosed

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2027

Rendering

Hudson’s Detroit [Residences at The Detroit EDITION]

1208 Woodward Avenue

The Residences at The Detroit EDITION bring together EDITION’s sophisticated lifestyle and Detroit’s vibrant energy. Accompanied by sweeping 360-degree views of the Detroit River and Downtown Detroit, The Residences will have 97 condos for sale, located above The Detroit EDITION hotel. Featuring interiors by world-renowned design studio Yabu Pushelberg, The Residences at The Detroit EDITION have been curated with the character that makes the city, the hotel brand and the location so intriguing. A private lobby makes way for homes with one to four bedrooms, 10-foot ceilings, natural finishes, and simple materials such as monolithic stone slabs and rich wood. Residents will enjoy a caliber of living that doesn’t yet exist in the City of Detroit. The Residences offer exclusive, residents-only indoor and outdoor amenities as well as shared access to amenities at The Detroit EDITION including a fitness center, outdoor terrace, pool, and services such as valet parking, in-residence dining, housekeeping, and other day-to-day offerings.

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential

Source: Bedrock DEVELOPER Bedrock

DOLLARS INVESTED

$1.4 billion (total of all buildings)

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Undisclosed

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2027

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

JW Marriott Detroit

Water Square

600 Civic Center Drive

Located at the former Joe Louis Arena site on the Detroit River, the JW Marriott Detroit Water Square is transforming a vacant parcel into a vibrant 25-story, 600-room hotel. The development includes five podium floors featuring a ground-floor restaurant, a lobby bar, two ballrooms, 50,000 square feet of meeting space, a swimming pool, a spa, and a fitness area. The building will also include offices, staff support spaces, and a large kitchen to ensure seamless operations. A pedestrian bridge will span over a future Second Avenue extension, providing a direct connection to the Huntington Place Convention Center, which will enhance accessibility, convenience, and overall experience for convention-goers and guests. This significant development will attract events by increasing the number of hotel rooms within walking distance of Huntington Place, this one being the first connected hotel.

DEVELOPER

The Sterling Group

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Hospitality

SIZE

25-story building, 600 hotel rooms

DOLLARS INVESTED

$397 million

SOURCES OF FINANCING Brownfield Tax Increment Financing, Michigan Renaissance Zone Act, Commercial Rehabilitation Act

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2027

Sources: Downtown Detroit Partnership, City of Detroit, Detroit Free Press

Rendering

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Merchants Building

206 East Grand River Avenue

The Merchants Building was built in 1922 by Otto Misch Co. and in 1983 was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally an office building, the current project, led by Method Development, is an adaptive reuse renovation into a 120-room boutique hotel with ground floor food and beverage space. The building requires new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, new roof and windows, façade restoration, elevators, fire and life safety systems, and a total renovation of the interior after the space was left vacant for years.

DEVELOPER

Method Development LLC

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Hospitality

SECONDARY BUILDING USE: Office, Retail, Hotel

SIZE

60,000 square feet

DOLLARS INVESTED

$46 million

SOURCES OF FINANCING Undisclosed

Sources: Method Development LLC, Crain’s Detroit Business

Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building

Between Howard and Second St, Cass and Michigan Ave

Garage Renovation: This project will address critical structural issues in the five-level parking garage that supports the adjacent federal building. Work includes repairing the concrete structure, driving surface, and exterior stairs, along with improvements to drainage and building systems (mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety). Building Facade: This project addresses visible deterioration in the building’s concrete façade. The scope includes patching and repairing spalling, cracking, and other issues, along with replacing aging sealant and caulking as needed.

DEVELOPER

U.S. General Services Administration

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Federal Government Offices

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

$48 million

SOURCES OF FINANCING Federal Inflation Reduction Act

PROJECTED GROUNDBREAKING 2027

GROUNDBREAKING September 2023

PROJECTED COMPLETION May 2027

The Reckmeyer (Broadway Lofts)

1320 Broadway Street

The Reckmeyer, formerly called Broadway Lofts, will combine three properties into one mixed-use development, including two retail-restaurant spaces up to 6,462 square feet. The project will restore two historic facades and build one new structure. Apartments will include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units; select units will have penthouses, outdoor terraces, and balconies. Additionally, there will be an activated alley behind the buildings with storefronts, cafes, and art. At least 20 percent of the units will be affordable housing that meet affordability guidelines of those earning 60 percent of Wayne County’s Area Median Income.

DEVELOPER Basco of Michigan, Inc. PRIMARY

Source: Basco of Michigan, Inc.

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Community Revitalization Program (CRP) loan, Downtown Development Authority (DDA) loan, commercial bank, MEDC Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Grant

PROJECTED COMPLETION March 2026

Source: Crain’s Detroit Business

The Residences @ 150 Bagley (United Artists Building)

150 Bagley Street

The United Artist Building, designed by C. Howard Crane, has been transformed into a residential flagship in the walkable Downtown neighborhood near Grand Circus Park. The Bagley Development Group has retained the historic character of the 18-story, 217,000-square-foot landmark that includes 148 residential units, 20 percent of which will be affordable housing. The Residences @ 150 Bagley will also include 10,500 square feet of retail on the first floor and residents will have on-site dedicated parking with available valet options. The project is in the heart of Downtown, perfect for those who want to “Live, Work and Play” in Detroit. With convenient access to the QLINE, it is minutes from attractions like Comerica Park, Little Caesars Arena, Ford Field, and Fox Theatre, along with popular restaurants and shopping.

DEVELOPER

Bagley Development Group

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential, Retail

SIZE

217,000 square feet

DOLLARS INVESTED

$80 million

Source: Bagley Development Group

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

221(d) (4), Downtown Development Authority, Michigan Strategic Fund, federal tax credits, owner equity, Brownfield Tax Increment Financing

PROJECTED COMPLETION Q4 2025

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

University of Michigan Center for Innovation

2130 Grand River Avenue

The University of Michigan Center for Innovation (UMCI) is a $250-million, sixfloor, 200,000-square-foot, world-class research and education center being built in The District Detroit. An adjacent residential tower for students (2205 Cass Ave.) will be built by the Olympia/Related Companies partnership and leased to the University for 40 years along with a parking structure across Grand River Avenue. The UMCI will accommodate academic and community programs that include four distinct areas: graduate education, talent-based community development, youth STEAM programming, and community engagement. The building will house master’s degree programs on the top three floors and public and community programs on the lower floors. This is all in the service of economic development and job growth in Detroit and the metropolitan area. The University broke ground in 2023 and will start programming onsite in the Fall of 2027.

DEVELOPER

University of Michigan

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Education, Research

SIZE

200,000 square feet

Source: University of Michigan

DOLLARS INVESTED

$250 million

SOURCES OF FINANCING

State of Michigan, Stephen Ross and donations from and other private donors

GROUNDBREAKING Q4 2023

PROJECTED COMPLETION Spring 2027

Rendering

Rendering

DEVELOPMENT

Detroit City Football Club AlumniFi Field

Michigan Avenue and 20th Street

Detroit City Football Club (DCFC) has announced plans to build a new soccer-specific stadium in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, set to open in 2027. The stadium will serve as a permanent home for the club, which has played at Cass Tech High School and Keyworth Stadium since its founding in 2012. The stadium will be larger than Keyworth, seating approximately 15,000 fans, and is designed to be a versatile venue for year-round use.

DEVELOPER

Detroit City FC

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Sports & Entertainment

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

$150 million

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Private equity debt, club supporters, $5.9 million demolition grant from the City of Detroit

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2027 Detroit City FC Season

Sources: Detroit News, Crain’s Detroit Business, City of Detroit

PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

Coda Brush Park

2827 John R Street

Located just north of Comerica Park, the Coda Brush Park project was originally planned to include a new, fivestory, mixed-use development on John R Street, with two townhomes on Alfred Street and a parking structure behind both buildings. The project team paused construction to reevaluate the mix of uses and is now modifying the designs. They expect construction to resume in 2026.

DEVELOPERS

Michael van Overbeke, Brush Park Properties, LLC

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential, Office, Dining

SIZE

37,000 square feet (not including parking structure)

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

$25 million

SOURCES OF FINANCING Brownfield Tax Increment Financing

PROJECTED GROUNDBREAKING 2026

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2028

Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

PIPELINE

Rendering

Detroit Pistons Housing Project

675 & 725 Amsterdam, 6005

Second Ave

725 Amsterdam is slated to be the first of three mixed-use residential/ retail buildings by the Pistons organization associated with the “Future of Health” project and located south of the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center. Residential units will feature a mix of marketrate and affordable housing with modern tenant amenities. The retail/ commercial space is intended to be inclusive and will contain options that encourage walkability and add value for existing residents, new residents, and employees of the New Center area.

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Debt Financing, Owner Equity, Tax Credit Equity

PROJECTED COMPLETION

725 Amsterdam: 2027

675 Amsterdam: 2029

$324 million

Source: Henry Ford Health

The District Detroit

6005 Second Ave: 2029

The District Detroit project has 10 new and renovated projects, including two hotels, four residential buildings, and four office buildings. As part of the project’s resequencing, hospitality and residential buildings have been prioritized. The proposed projects include integrated parking, a projected 1,253,000 square feet of commercial office space, 146,000 square feet of retail space, 467 hotel rooms, and 865 mixed-income residential units. At least 20 percent of the residential units will be available to rent at rates affordable to those earning no more than 50 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI), equivalent to an annual salary of $35,800 or less for a

DEVELOPERS Olympia Development of Michigan, Related Companies

PRIMARY BUILDING USE Residential, Hospitality, Office, Retail

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

SOURCES OF FINANCING Private

PROJECTED

Sources: Olympia Development of Michigan and Related Companies, Detroit Free Press

2200 Woodward

2250 Woodward

The District Detroit: Little Caesars Arena Hotel

2455 Woodward Avenue

The District Detroit is planning a 14-story, 291-room hotel adjacent to the Little Caesars Arena. Located at the heart of the sports and entertainment district, at the corner of Woodward Avenue and the I-75 service drive, the new hotel will provide much-needed accommodation in an area that hosts over 800 events annually. Developers are expected to announce the hotel brand in late 2025.

DEVELOPERS

Olympia Development of Michigan, Related Companies

PRIMARY BUILDING USE Hospitality

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

$191 million

Source: Olympia Development of Michigan

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Undisclosed

PROJECTED GROUNDBREAKING 2026 or later

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2028

2211 Woodward (Fox Theatre Hotel)

2300 Woodward

408 Temple

2210 Park

2305 Woodward/ 2300 Cass

2115 Cass

Gratiot Innovation District: Life Sciences Innovation Building

1326 St. Antoine

The phased development of a dynamic 14-acre district in Downtown Detroit focuses on fostering innovation in life sciences, technology, and entrepreneurship. Grounded in Detroit’s rich history and future potential, the development is central to the city’s expanding innovation landscape. At its core is a 220,000-square-foot Life Sciences Innovation Building, a first-of-its-kind in the country and incorporating the world’s most advanced and comprehensive theranostics platform and treatment center. The development aims to strengthen Detroit’s position as a leader in innovation, high-tech medical research, and world-class health care while cultivating an environment to develop and retain local talent with career opportunities in STEM.

DEVELOPER Bedrock

SIZE

211,000 square feet

PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

Michigan Central Station NoMad Hotel

2001 15th Street

In June 2025, Michigan Central announced the addition of NoMad Hotel, Hilton’s first luxury lifestyle hotel in the United States, to the top five floors (14 through 18) of the 18-floor former train station. The nearly 180-guest room hotel to be housed within The Station at Michigan Central will include 30 suites on the upper floors, a signature restaurant and bar, luxury health and wellness amenities, and collaborative spaces. The 30-acre tech and cultural hub was vacant until its acquisition by Ford Motor Company in 2018 and is now a place where innovation and mobility are created.

DEVELOPER Ford Motor Company

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Hospitality

SIZE

150,000 square feet

Sources: Hilton, Ford, Michigan Central

DOLLARS INVESTED

To be determined

SOURCE OF FINANCING Ford Motor Company

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2027

PROJECTED GROUNDBREAKING 2025

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2027

Sources: Bedrock, City of Detroit, Crain’s Detroit Business

PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts Expansion

300 Madison Street

The Music Hall Center Expansion will include a rooftop special events venue, concert venue, revolving music exhibits, conference space, a music academy, recording studio, and several restaurants. It will also include a ground floor ticketing center. The project has the potential to stimulate tourism by creating a destination entertainment complex. Music Hall has engaged world-renowned architect and Detroit native Todd Williams of New York to help bring international attention to the new building.

DEVELOPER

Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Entertainment

SIZE

100,000 square feet

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

$125 million

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Tax Exempt Bonds

Source: Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

The Park Avenue Building

2001 Park Avenue

Exterior façade stabilization and restoration of the Park Avenue Building began in 2020. Interior renovation has yet to begin. Plans call for updating the building into a mixed-use site to include residential, retail, and commercial spaces. The development is anticipated to have 6,500 square feet of first floor retail space and up to 4,000 square feet of lower-level retail space. The site will also have 80 residential units with various floor plans including studio, one-, and twobedroom apartments, with 20 percent designated for affordable housing.

DEVELOPER

Homes & Co.

Source: Infinity Homes & Co.

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

million

SOURCES OF FINANCING Undisclosed

PROJECTED COMPLETION

PROJECTED GROUNDBREAKING: December 2025

PROJECTED COMPLETION Spring 2028

Wayne Tower (Executive Plaza)

1200 Sixth Street

Wayne Tower is the adaptive reuse of the former Detroit Executive Plaza into a premier mixed-use destination. Spanning 600,000+ square feet across two towers on 10 acres, the redevelopment will feature modern loft apartments, executive office suites, retail, hospitality, and resident amenities. Located at the gateway to Corktown with direct freeway access, the project will have three phases. Phase 1: shorter, 11-story south tower into 135 apartments (summer 2026 expected groundbreaking); Phase 2: 21-story north tower into around 180 apartments and a new hotel; Phase 3: new and mixed-use retail, office, and residential to be built on three parking lots just south of the towers.

Source: Blackacre Management)

On The Radar Developments

44 & 48 W. Adams

44 & 48 W. Adams

These two adjacent parcels on West Adams Avenue, west of Woodward Avenue, overlook Grand Circus Park. These parcels are well-suited for high-profile retail and residential projects. A Co-Developer will spearhead this project, and focus on building and financing, to refresh the site while preserving its architectural heritage. Proposals have been submitted.

DEVELOPER Olympia Development of Michigan

POTENTIAL USE Flagship Retail, Residential

Source: Olympia/The District Detroit

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2030

1211 Griswold 1211 Griswold

The slim building sandwiched between 1201 Griswold and the Bedrock-owned and renovated Malcomson building, 1211 Griswold was purchased by Bedrock in late 2018. While no plans have yet been made public, 1211 Griswold remains one of the last remaining undeveloped buildings in the extremely active Capital Park district.

DEVELOPER Bedrock POTENTIAL USE Office

Source: Bedrock

81 West Columbia (Blenheim)

81 West Columbia Street

The four-story, 17,500-square-foot property is part of The District Detroit’s Co-Developer Program and presents an exciting opportunity for boutique residential, hospitality, or specialty retail development. The selected Co-Developer will lead the transformation, including construction and capitalization, while preserving the building’s historic character. Proposals have been submitted.

DEVELOPER Olympia Development of Michigan

Source: Olympia/The District Detroit

475 Peterboro

475 Peterboro Street

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2030

Cadillac Tower 65 Cadillac Square

Cadillac Tower rises 40 stories above Cadillac Square and Campus Martius Park. Designed in the Beaux-Arts style in 1927, its white terracotta facade features golden accents, window arches and roofline spires. Cadillac Tower is in a prime location within Bedrock’s mixeduse Development at Cadillac Square, which will bring entertainment like Cosm Detroit, dining, shopping, and residential to the heart of Downtown.

DEVELOPER Bedrock

Source: Bedrock

As part of The District Detroit’s Co-Developer Program, 475 Peterboro consists of two, three-story buildings totaling 47,506 square feet. Just west of Cass Avenue, the structures provide a strong foundation for renovation into modern residential use. The selected Co-Developer will be responsible for leading construction, focusing on revitalizing the site while maintaining the integrity of the historic architectural design.

DEVELOPER Olympia Development of Michigan

Source: Olympia/The District Detroit

PROJECTED COMPLETION 2030

Detroit Police Department Headquarters

1300 Beaubien Street

The historic Detroit Police Headquarters Building in Greektown, designed by Albert Kahn, ceased operations in 2013. In 2018, Bedrock Detroit and Pike Pointe Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Syncora Guarantee Inc., announced a partnership for the project. Plans for the building have not been disclosed.

DEVELOPER Bedrock

Source: Detroit Free Press

Douglass Site Housing Development

2526 Beaubien Street

The former Brewster Douglass housing project site was sold in 2018 to Bedrock Detroit, developer of the adjacent City Modern project in Brush Park. Bedrock Detroit has proposed a $300-million development featuring 900 residential units, green space, and retail. New parcels have been divided for the project, but no construction has begun to date.

DEVELOPER Bedrock POTENTIAL USE Residential

Sources: Bedrock, The Detroit News, Downtown Detroit Partnership

Gateway Center

Building Site

1101 Washington

The former Gateway Center building was demolished in 2022 to make way for new development. Owner Richard Karp has yet to publicly announce permanent plans for the site.

Park Avenue House (Royal Palm Hotel)

2305 Park Avenue

Park Avenue House originally opened as the Royal Palm Hotel in 1925 and was designed by architect Louis Kamper. The 13-story building features a rectangular footprint with an ornate façade of orange brick and limestone on the front and south sides. After foreclosure in 1928, it was acquired by financier David P. Katz and later renamed Park Avenue House by Wilbur Harrington in 1967. In 2024, Project HQ Hotels & Residences in Los Angeles, led by Sam Nazarian in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, announced plans to renovate the hotel. No other details have been provided.

DEVELOPER

Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

Hastings Place

1468, 1480, 1496

Randolph Street

Hastings Place is proposed to be a mixeduse, multi-family building within the Paradise Valley neighborhood. This development is designed to bridge the gap facing Beatrice Buck Park and enhance the streetscape edge along Randolph Street, introducing new residents to the neighborhood. The project will include 89 apartment units, some spanning 2,700 square feet, with 20 percent below market rates, plus parking facilities that can accommodate 127 vehicles.

Source: Detroit Free Press

Source: Historic Detroit

Hospitality

SBE, Sam Nazarian POTENTIAL

Renaissance Center (Central Towers)

400 Renaissance Center

The future of the Renaissance Center is uncertain as a project team led by General Motors (GM) and Bedrock have been studying potential uses for the site. In 2024 the team proposed removing two towers and creating a riverfront park, with the remaining three towers renovated to include the existing hotel, new residential and office. General Motors is moving its headquarters to Hudson’s Detroit in January 2026.

DEVELOPERS

General Motors / Bedrock

Sources: CBS Detroit, Finance & Commerce

Renaissance Center Tower 600

600 Renaissance Center

Tower 600 was recently sold at auction to Stockbridge Enterprises, led by Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hadidi, for more than $9.2 million in March. Al-Hadidi had said that plans are not finalized for the building but include apartments and office. Additionally, Stockbridge Enterprises will move its Michigan offices to the buildings.

Enterprises

Source: Detroit Free Press

Wayne County Justice Center

520 Gratiot Avenue, 1441 St. Antoine, 580 Clinton Street, 1326 St. Antoine

Bedrock Detroit owns the former complex of buildings adjacent to Greektown, which includes the former Juvenile Detention Center, Frank Murphy Hall of Justice, and county jail. Bedrock has not yet announced plans for these buildings, nor the adjacent former Police Headquarters which it acquired in 2018. This is one of the largest remaining development sites left within the Downtown district.

DEVELOPER

Bedrock

Source: The Detroit News

Parks and Public Spaces

Campus Martius Park (pg. 52) Capitol Park (pg. 52) Grand Circus Park (pg. 53) Gratiot-Randolph Plaza Redevelopment (pg. 53) Paradise Valley Alleyscape (pg. 54) Paradise Valley Park & Plaza (pg. 54) Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park (pg. 54) Second Avenue Extension (pg. 55) South of Station – Public Park at Michigan Central (pg. 55) Placemaking (pg. 56-57)

Public Infrastructure Projects

Parks and Public Spaces

The value of public space in Downtown Detroit continues to grow as investments, residents, and visitor numbers increase. The DDP is leading the charge in partnership with public- and private-sector companies and organizations, and the City of Detroit.

In this section of the DDP 2025 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update, we highlight how outdoor community and pedestrian-friendly public space is critical to the economic and social success of a city and in attracting world-class events. Additionally, we showcase the unique ways the DDP and other leaders are innovating public space in Downtown Detroit.

Campus Martius Park

LEAD PARTNER

Downtown Detroit Partnership

FUNDED BY Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Placemaking & Revitalization Grant, Downtown Development Authority (DDA), William Davidson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Grand Prixmiere, Downtown Detroit Partnership

Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

The multiple award-winning Campus Martius Park is the city’s gathering place, one of the most activated public spaces, and an asset that makes Downtown Detroit an attractive and exciting place to live, work, and visit. In time for the holiday season, CHALET 313 was completed, offering a vibrant winter space where the public could come in from the cold, enjoy refreshments, and watch the skaters at The Rink at Campus Martius Park, which had significant infrastructure updates for years ahead. Transitioning seamlessly into summer, the structure was reimagined as CABANA 313, an open-air venue with a full bar that enhanced seasonal programming and visitor experiences. Gardner White furnished the space for both seasons, building on the successes of this $2.475-million project that strengthens the year-round visitor experience and the park’s capacity to welcome more visitors and tourists. COMPLETE

Capitol Park

Nearly a decade ago when DDP formalized Capitol Park into its place management agreement with the City of Detroit, we recognized the potential of this critical green space in the heart of the city, and, in 2017, a master plan was developed with community support and input. After years of planning, design, and execution, in June 2025 we celebrated Capitol Park’s renovation complete with new trees, expanded green space, upgraded lighting, enhanced dog park features, stormwater infrastructure, and new ground cover that will excite visitors and residents and build on the park’s significance to the city, state, and region. Construction was led by Turner Construction and Public Work served as the architect with the goal of transforming the primarily concrete park into a greener, more inviting space.

The Capitol Park improvement was made possible through DDP’s partnership with the City of Detroit and support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Revitalization and Placemaking Program (RAP). Funding was provided by the American Rescue Plan Act with additional funding from the City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Knight Foundation and Kresge Foundation.

LEAD PARTNER

Downtown Detroit Partnership

TOTAL INVESTMENT

$3.5 million

Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

FUNDED BY American Rescue Plan Act, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Placemaking & Revitalization Grant, Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Knight Foundation, Kresge Foundation

Grand Circus Park

Phase One of the $16-million Grand Circus Park Master Plan begins Fall 2025. Initial work will focus on improving the hardscape along Woodward, enhancing landscaping, upgrading lighting, clearing site lines into the park, and upgrading electrical infrastructure to support year-round activations and programming. These enhancements will strengthen connections to the surrounding neighborhood and build on the park’s role as a community anchor. When fully complete, Grand Circus Park will better serve residents, attract new businesses and residents, and promote circulation, visitor spending, and longterm economic growth. The park will be transformed into a vibrant, inclusive destination in the heart of Downtown Detroit.

LEAD PARTNER

Downtown Detroit Partnership

TOTAL INVESTMENT

$16 million

FUNDED BY Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Placemaking & Revitalization Grant, Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Grand Circus Park Conservancy, Kresge Foundation, Downtown Detroit Partnership

Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Gratiot-Randolph Plaza Redevelopment

Greektown

Gratiot-Randolph Plaza is being transformed into a multi-functional urban park plaza and gateway to Greektown where Detroiters can socialize, relax, dine, learn, and participate in cultural activities. Elements of the project include universal access, safety, greening, public art, and business and economic development, all while celebrating Greektown’s strong cultural roots. The Greektown Neighborhood Partnership is working closely with the City of Detroit, Department of Public Works, and local utilities to address underground infrastructure needs. Projected completion is the end of 2025.

LEAD PARTNER

Greektown Neighborhood Partnership

TOTAL INVESTMENT

$2.5 million

SOURCES OF FINANCING

MEDC Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Grant, Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Department of Public Works (DPW), Gilbert Family Foundation

PROJECTED COMPLETION

Q4 2025

Source: Greektown Neighborhood Partnership

Rendering

Rendering

Paradise Valley Alleyscape

The Alleyscape project will transform an underutilized alley into a vibrant community space hosting various cultural and recreational activities in the heart of Detroit’s Paradise Valley Entertainment District. The alley will include improvements to paving, lighting, landscaping, furnishings, and public art to connect the surrounding businesses and embrace the African-American roots of the district.

LEAD PARTNERS

Paradise Valley Cultural & Entertainment District Conservancy

TOTAL INVESTMENT

$1.6 million

PROJECTED COMPLETION Summer 2026

Source: Basco COMPLETE

COMPLETE

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park project transformed the former West Riverfront Park into a 22-acre, world-class destination with basketball courts at the William Davidson Sport House, the Delta Dental Play Garden, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Water Garden, and the expansive DTE Foundation Summit. The park is now open to the public.

LEAD PARTNER

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

TOTAL INVESTMENT

$80 million

Paradise Valley Park and Plaza

The project transformed Paradise Valley’s Park and Plaza into a safe, inviting public space supporting the development of a thriving, African American-led residential and entertainment district around it. Specific improvements include new grading, concrete replacement, and new landscaping, light poles, furnishings, public art, and signage.

LEAD PARTNERS

Paradise Valley Cultural & Entertainment District Conservancy

Source: Basco

TOTAL INVESTMENT

$1 million

GRAND OPENING October 25, 2025

Source: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Second Avenue Extension

Construction is underway for the Second Avenue Extension, which is part of the Huntington Place Convention Center expansion plan. This $100-million project, funded through the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority, will connect Congress Street to Second Avenue and the future JW Marriott Detroit Water Square. When completed, the extension will provide vehicular, pedestrian, and bike traffic connections to the center.

EXTENSION LEAD PARTNER

Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority

PROJECTED COMPLETION

Summer 2026

Sources: Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority

PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

South of Station - Public Park at Michigan Central

A new, eight-acre park will start to take shape behind Michigan Central on the site of the station’s former rail yard. The park will be a key connector for the 27.5-mile Joe Louis Greenway and will link directly to the station’s south concourse to create a uniquely seamless indoor-outdoor public space. The vision is to create a vibrant destination where people can eat, relax, and gather, while keeping in mind the potential return of passenger rail in the future.

LEAD PARTNER

Michigan Central

Source: Michigan Central

Connecting People, Places, and Parks

The DDP team curates unforgettable experiences across Downtown’s public spaces

Placemaking is the practice of designing spaces that spark connections, drive social interaction, and deliver lasting social and economic benefits for an entire city.

Creating public space alone isn’t enough. True impact comes from intentional placemaking that shapes experiences and strengthens community, a skill the DDP has perfected over the years. With over 1,200 free, family-friendly parks programs, large-scale events, and

transformative developments, the Downtown Detroit Partnership’s year-round efforts welcome more than 9 million visitors annually and continuously enhance the Downtown experience.

Here’s a look at the experiences we curated over the past 12 months since the last Development Update thanks to our sponsors, partners, and members.

STAY TUNED: Big News for Detroit!

The Downtown Detroit Partnership is co-hosting the 5th International Placemaking Week in June 2026, bringing the world’s leading city builders, designers, and innovators to Detroit. This global event will showcase Detroit’s leadership in urban transformation, inclusive public spaces, and community-driven design and will put our city on the international stage as a model for placemaking excellence.

The Beach at Campus Martius Park presented by Diversified Credit Union

Summertime fun in the heart of Downtown! From building sandcastles with the family to dancing the night away at our Saturday Beach Parties there’s something for everyone. New this year was our first-ever Tacos + Trivia series on Tuesday evenings where friends enjoyed delicious bites, competed for prizes, and showed off their smarts, all against the backdrop of our iconic urban beach.

Campus Kids Days presented by Corewell Health

Families enjoy an exciting variety of themed events at Campus Martius Park. Live entertainment and hands-on activities provide hours of joy for all. The series culminates with a back-to-school event that provides over 300 backpacks and supplies to children.

Cider in the City

This family tradition in Beacon Park features horse-drawn hayrides, pumpkin painting, food trucks, live DJs, face painting, and cider and donuts (for purchase). This has become a perennial fall favorite.

CHALET 313 and CABANA 313 designed and furnished by Gardner White

This new gathering space at Campus Martius Park debuted in November of 2024. In the winter, CHALET 313 offers a stunning, two-story heated lunge with cozy seating, a lively bar and 360-degree views of the ice rink, Detroit’s Christmas Tree, and the dazzling Detroit skyline. In the summer CABANA 313 transforms into a stylish and breezy open-air summer hangout located on the beachside at Campus Martius Park. Generous funding partners include the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Revitalization and Placemaking Program, William Davidson Foundation, Downtown Development Authority and Grand Prixmiere.

Detroit Free Press Marathon Conquered Party

The DDP is proud to serve as the official venue partner for the Detroit Free Press Marathon Conquered Afterparty where thousands of runners and their supporters gather in Campus Martius Park to celebrate their achievement.

Detroit Grand Prix Concert

The Saturday night party at the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear turbocharged the crowd in Cadillac Square and Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit with a powerhouse electronic dance music concert produced by the Downtown Detroit Partnership.

Bourbon Gardens

The weekly, outdoor garden event in Grand Circus Park features live music, food vendors, and a distinctive bourbon bar.

Detroit Jazz Festival

DDP partners with the Jazz Festival organizers to create a cohesive Downtown experience during this popular event.

Detroit Tree Lighting presented by DTE Energy Foundation

In 2024, the annual event attracted a record number of attendees: more than 115,000. The event includes stellar performances by local and national musical acts and figure skaters, holiday shopping, food trucks, unique lighting attractions across Downtown Detroit and, of course, Santa lighting the majestic tree. Kick off the holiday season with a festive evening filled with holiday activities, entertainment, and community spirit.

Dog Days in Downtown Detroit

Capitol Park and Grand Circus Park are the ultimate destinations for dogs and their humans year-round. From sports-themed TAILgates to the popular Howl-O-Ween Costume Party, these parks offer playful events, treats, and community connection.

Menorah in the D and Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara

The DDP is proud to bring two beloved holiday traditions to Downtown: Menorah in the D, produced by Chabad Lubavitch of Michigan and partners, and the lighting of the world’s largest Kinara, a celebration of African American life, community, and culture.

Movie Magic at Campus Martius Park

Movie Nights in the D brought unforgettable, family-friendly evenings under the stars featuring a full season of Friday night films, a partnership with the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF), including live opening night, and a showcase of inspiring stories during the Better Cities Film Festival. Together, these events created the perfect blend of movie magic, community connection, and Downtown energy.

Downtown Detroit Markets and Cadillac Lodge

Downtown Detroit Markets pop up in Cadillac Square just in time for holiday shopping featuring local vendors ready to showcase an array of products. The lodge is a great spot to unwind with your purchases.

Music + Markets

Featuring headline musical acts and an array of local small-business vendors, this summer series brought diverse crowds to Beacon Park for fun, food, shopping, games in a lively atmosphere.

Free Opening Day Tailgate Party

The ultimate Detroit Tigers Opening Day celebration in Grand Circus Park was presented by Miller. The game plays live on the big screen, attendees vibe with a live DJ, and enjoy their favorite Downtown Street Eats food trucks.

Optik Art Installation

Optik, displayed at Beacon Park, transforms public spaces into shared playgrounds of light, music, and color, igniting spontaneous human connection.

The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit

Named the #1 Ice Rink in the U.S. by USA Today’s 10Best and recognized as one of the most beautiful skating experiences in the country with spectacular views of the Detroit skyline, each season the Rink brings tens of thousands to Campus Martius Park. Community programs like Learn to Skate with the Little Wings and fundraising events like Sk8 to Eliminate Cancer foster a sense of community while supporting causes that make a positive impact.

Public Infrastructure Projects

This section of the Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update features infrastructure projects that complement the real estate and public space developments in Downtown Detroit and beyond.

PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

I-75 Cap

In 2024, the Downtown Detroit Partnership, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and the City of Detroit, hosted three community-led Vision and Alternatives Analysis sessions, and conducted online surveys to identify the community’s preferred approach for capping a section of I-75 between Brush Street and 3rd Avenue in Downtown Detroit. This approach was identified as the most effective way to reconnect communities long divided by the freeway and generate economic and social impact for Detroit residents, businesses, and visitors. After a robust and meaningful engagement process, the community selected a series of three park caps as the preferred alternative.

In August 2025, the DDP began work to advance the project through the I-75 Cap Feasibility Study. Funded by a $2 million FY2023 U.S. Department of Transportation Neighborhood Access and Equity Program planning grant, the study represents a critical next step in the creation of new public park spaces above the freeway. The study will focus on:

• Community Engagement: Developing inclusive outreach strategies and hosting regular public meetings to ensure the design reflects community priorities.

• Public Space Design: Creating schematic plans and placemaking concepts for the three proposed park caps and adjacent right-ofway enhancements.

• Transportation Engineering: Evaluating traffic, pedestrian, and transit impacts, and preparing early-stage engineering and environmental documentation.

Final deliverables will include updated design concepts and engineering, budget projections, construction phasing, and maintenance recommendations.

LEAD PARTNERS

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), City of Detroit

Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project

The I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project, led by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), aims to transform I-375 into a street-level boulevard. The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) serves as one of the key advocates for the Downtown community’s interests in the I-375 project. Funded by a grant from the Kresge Foundation and supported by a team of world-class experts in urban design, transportation, and economics, the DDP released the I-375 Peer Review Report, which includes project opportunity assessment, roadway design evaluation, and construction mitigation strategies. Demonstrating our commitment to economic growth and social good, DDP has collaborated with community, business, philanthropic, and governmental partners on the Peer Review, showcasing how infrastructure and public spaces can serve as catalysts for positive change when approached with careful planning and execution.

LEAD PARTNERS

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), City of Detroit

Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

Michigan Avenue

Streetscape

Michigan Avenue between Cass and Woodward Avenues

The City of Detroit is making improvements to Michigan Avenue between Cass and Woodward Avenues. The streetscape, when complete, will include lighting, sidewalk improvements, traffic calming and pavement markings, utility work, landscaping, signage, bike lanes, and site furnishings. This project will complement MDOT’s Michigan Avenue Streetscape project through Corktown.

LEAD PARTNERS

Michigan Department of Commerce (MDOT), City of Detroit

TOTAL INVESTMENT

$6.6 million

PROJECTED COMPLETION Spring 2027

Source: City of Detroit

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Monroe Streetscape Improvement

Monroe Street from Randolph to the I-375 Service Drive

The Greektown Neighborhood Partnership was awarded $20 million from the State of Michigan to complete this reimagined Monroe Street corridor. This transformational project will serve as a draw for visitors and support critical event programming, ensuring the continued viability of Greektown’s businesses and vibrant community. The Monroe Streetscape redesign envisions a street that prioritizes pedestrians, provides program flexibility, increases safety, and celebrates the rich cultural and historic heritage of Greektown. The project will create an innovative streetscape with the ability to completely pedestrianize Monroe Street from Randolph Street to the I-375 Service Drive.

LEAD PARTNER

Greektown Neighborhood Partnership

TOTAL INVESTMENT

$20 million

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Michigan Infrastructure Grant in the FY 2023-2024 Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Budget

PROJECTED COMPLETION Fall 2026

Source: Greektown Neighborhood Partnership

CONSTRUCTION

Randolph Streetscape

The City of Detroit is making improvements to Randolph Street between Gratiot and Jefferson Avenues. The streetscape will include lighting, sidewalk improvements, traffic calming, utility work, landscaping, signage, and pavement markings.

LEAD PARTNERS City of Detroit

TOTAL INVESTMENT

$67.6 million

FUNDED BY City of Detroit

Source: City of Detroit

Rendering

Scan to read the digital version of DDP’s 2025 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Hudson’s Detroit: The Detroit EDITION Hotel & Residences at The Detroit EDITION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION The Residences @ 150 Bagley

COMPLETE

Hudson’s Detroit Office

PIPELINE

The Park Ave Building

PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE I-75 Cap

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The District Detroit: University of Michigan Center for Innovation Housing

UNDER CONSTRUCTION JW Marriott Detroit Water Square

UNDER CONSTRUCTION Henry Street Apartments

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

University of Michigan Center for Innovation

Methodology

Most project information was submitted directly by developers through email surveys or phone interviews. Supplemental data was drawn from a variety of sources, including the City of Detroit, public meeting minutes, news media, project websites, and CoStar. Developments that are “Completed Projects,” include new buildings or major renovations (as opposed to an update or rehabilitation) that were completed since the 2024 Update (Sept. 2023 – August 2024). “Under Construction Projects” include buildings under construction or soon-to-be completed. The “Pipeline Developments” are projects that are likely to advance soon, but it is not a comprehensive list. These projects are subject to change and certain information reported in the past may no longer be included in the report. Note that some projects may not be included if information was not available or not provided. To suggest projects that should have been included or could be included in a future update, please contact the Downtown Detroit Partnership at info@downtowndetroit.org.

Credits

Produced by Downtown Detroit Partnership

Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone

Photography & Renderings provided by Astoria Pastry Shop, Bedrock, Downtown Detroit Partnership, Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority, Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Olympia Development of Michigan, The Roxbury Group, Simmons and Clark Jewelers

About DDP

DDP’s Why Statement

We love people, places, and a thriving community.

Mission

We cultivate economic and social impact in Downtown Detroit.

Vision (Our North Star)

A vibrant Downtown that unifies our city and strengthens our region and state.

Core Values

• Passion for Detroit

• Stewardship

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

• Excellence and expertise

• Integrity