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Affordable housing in the District Detroit and more news from around the city detroit.urbanize.city/post/d…

Detroit Development Notes: February 1, 2025

Here's what we're reading as we move into February.An affordable alteration in the District DetroitCould we see a new apartment building break ground soon in the District Detroit near the University...

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New affordable housing in the neighborhood detroit.urbanize.city/post/l…

La Joya Gardens officially opens in southwest Detroit

A new apartment complex along Vernor Highway near Clark Park has officially opened in Southwest Detroit. Officials gathered this week to cut the ribbon at La Joya Gardens, which brings 53 new...

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The Arthur Murray will bring 32 new apartments to the neighborhood detroit.urbanize.city/post/e…

East Warren development nabs $2.4 million loan from state

Another development on East Warren is one step closer to groundbreaking. The Arthur Murray project, the adaptive reuse of a former dance studio, was awarded $2.4 million by the Michigan Strategic...

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A new apartment building opens, while another breaks ground detroit.urbanize.city/post/2…

2 new developments in Grandmont Rosedale celebrate milestones

Earlier this week, officials celebrated new residential in a northwest Detroit neighborhood. The Residence at West Outer Drive opened while Minock Park Place broke ground in Grandmont Rosedale.The...

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You could own a RenCen tower detroit.urbanize.city/post/r…

RenCen update: A clearer ask from the state, one tower goes up for auction

It's been a busy week in the ongoing saga for the RenCen, which faces an uncertain future. As GM prepares to move out, Bedrock and GM will go back to the state to seek funding for future plans...

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Infrastructure grants and the Herman Kiefer project detroit.urbanize.city/post/d…

Detroit Development Notes: January 13, 2025

Here are a few of the stories we're reading this week.  More money for the Joe Louis Greenway

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A new bridge, a new park, and construction starting on major projects detroit.urbanize.city/post/5…

5 Detroit development stories to watch in 2025

Welcome to 2025! While we'll see a few major projects finish this year, we'll also start to see construction on a few sites that have been stagnant for a few years. While there's much more happening...

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Urbanize Detroit's top development stories of 2024

2024 saw a grand reopening in Detroit, ground breaking on major eds & meds projects, and a lot of discussion around our freeways. One notable development story in Detroit didn't make the list of our...

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Opening in January detroit.urbanize.city/post/f…

First look inside the AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle

Work is wrapping up at the latest hotel to open near downtown Detroit. The AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle is set to open for guests in January 2025. The hotel includes a new 10-story building with...

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A collaboration between many institutions detroit.urbanize.city/post/b…

Bedrock plans new innovation district at former jail site

Next year, we could finally see meaningful work happening at the former jail site at Gratiot and 375. Bedrock announced plans today for a new 14-acre innovation district focused on technology and...

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An adaptive reuse of an Albert Kahn building detroit.urbanize.city/post/p…

Piquette Flats opens in Milwaukee Junction

161 new apartments are now complete in Milwaukee Junction. Piquette Flats, an adaptive reuse of a former Albert Kahn industrial building, is now open. The Platform led the $40 million redevelopment...

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UM nabs 2.3 acres near new Center for Innovation

The University of Michigan has closed on a plot of land close to where the UM Center for Innovation is under construction. The university purchased the 2.3 acres at 2201 Grand River for $9.5 million,...

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Where will $250 million come from? detroit.urbanize.city/post/r…

RenCen roundup: The latest on the future of the iconic landmark

Two weeks ago, Bedrock and GM announced plans for the future of the Ren Cen, which included the demolition of two of the towers and seeking public funding for the plan. Reactions came in quickly from...

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The People Mover is back

After a closure that started in September, our beloved People Mover is running again in downtown Detroit.  It's currently running a continuous 36-hour service through 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving, with...

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375, the District Detroit, and more detroit.urbanize.city/post/d…

Detroit Development Notes: November 27, 2024

Here are a few of the stories we've been reading this month. Changes in 375

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The Higginbotham School dates back to 1926 detroit.urbanize.city/post/1…

100 apartments coming to historic former Detroit school

Officials gathered this week to mark the start of construction of an historical adaptive reuse project near 8 Mile. The Higginbotham Art Residences will bring 100 affordable apartments to the...

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Bedrock is leading the project detroit.urbanize.city/post/b…

The Belle to bring 42 apartments to Broadway downtown

Following the recent groundbreaking of the Reckmeyer Residences, Bedrock today announced more details on their redevelopment of the neighboring building. The Belle will be a mixed-use development...

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A gateway to Belle Isle detroit.urbanize.city/post/b…

Belle Isle Boathouse plans include marina, restaurants, event space

Last night, developers presented plans to the public for the restoration of the Belle Isle Boathouse. The historic building could see two restaurants, over 100 slips for boats, a revived event space,...

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Cosm Detroit will be the 4th of its kind in the world detroit.urbanize.city/post/b…

Bedrock announces new entertainment venue for Cadillac Square

Dan Gilbert's latest development in downtown Detroit will have an entertainment experience unlike any other in the region. Cosm Detroit will give sports and entertainment fans a virtual seat to...

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The Reckmeyer Residences will combine historic facades with a new 9-story building detroit.urbanize.city/post/n…

New (and old) mixed-use building breaks ground on Broadway

A project that's been in the works for seven years broke ground today downtown. The Reckmeyer Residences will bring a new nine-story building combined with historic facades to Broadway. The develop...

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