2021 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update by Downtown Detroit Partnership

2021 DOWNTOWN DETROIT COMMUNITY AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Recovering from COVID-19

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INTRODUCTION Amid growing social challenges and a global pandemic, the Downtown Detroit real estate development landscape not only survived but evolved in unique ways, and it continues to contribute to the city’s transformation and growth. This Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update is published by the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) with support from the Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) to feature development projects that are strengthening the city’s urban core and shaping its future. This report includes recently completed projects, along with projects currently under construction and in the development pipeline for the next phase of real estate growth in the city. New this year, the Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update includes an analysis of the growing trend to accommodate an outdoor lifestyle as the community navigates COVID-19. The city’s landscape adapted as expeditiously as the need for change arose. This year’s report highlights the creative uses of outdoor public spaces that offered safe and fun ways to connect and actively experience the community in the past 20+ months. The 2021 Downtown Detroit Community and Development Update also highlights some exciting developments at Downtown’s Sacred Places, which played such an integral role in the city during such an uncertain time. The report looks at the renovation of two unique Detroit places of worship and how they are shaping the future of Detroit and the broader community. The DDP and BIZ energetically support Downtown development by working closely with its partners and by creating a clean, safe and vibrant environment to support further investment in Detroit. *Some project details are unknown and excluded from the total.

Number of New Projects

Recently Completed

Under Construction

Pipeline Developments

Current Projects by Type 13

Residential

Transportation

Hospitality

total projects

Office

Institutional

Residential Units Under Construction 229 units

Book Building and Tower Residential 410 units

City Modern 148 units

Residences @ 150 Bagley 92 units

Eddystone 165 units

1,044

residential units under construction

The Exchange

Upcoming Hotels and Rooms 158 rooms

Cambria Hotel at the Ashley (Under Construction)

118 rooms

Roost Apartment Hotel at the Book Tower (Pipeline Development)

503

upcoming rooms

227 rooms

The Godfrey Hotel (Pipeline Development)

Total Investment in Projects Currrently Under Construction*

$1,777,675,000

*Includes only disclosed investment. Actual number is higher.

C O M M U N I T Y U P D AT E

Downtown by the Numbers Downtown Detroit’s community is one of commitment, resilience and strength. In the face of continued physical, economic and social challenges, the city has come together to not only get through but to grow and be better for future generations. Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) Board Chair Steve Ogden has seen the city’s transformation firsthand. “The hard work and dedication of every resident, professional and Downtown stakeholder is key to Detroit’s continued success and the BIZ plays an integral role.” Ogden, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for Rock Central also speaks of Detroit’s grit and innovation. “And the future is bright. One aspect that I personally and professionally am looking forward to is the Detroit becoming the global headquarters for the World Economic Forum through the establishment of the Centre for Urban Transformation. This exciting new project will set Detroit apart for generations.” The project details are in the Pipeline section (page 30) of this report. Economic and social challenges from the pandemic have caused substantial impact not only on our city, but across our country. As part of the Downtown Detroit Datascape, these statistics put into context both the scale of the impact and also the course of the recovery. *Projected numbers are subject to change.

2010 - 2019 Population Change 8,000

Population By Race/Ethnicity

7,035

7,000

3,183

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White

6,000

5,287

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2010

Hispanic 5%

2,643

Asian

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7,035 total

Black/African American 38%

2019

Source: U.S. Census ACS. 2015-19, 5 year average

Average Daily Downtown Visitors, by Month 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000

95,562 86,629

98,067

98,279

104,747

101,518 89,094

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44,541 28,154

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Note: Number of daily visits do not include visits from people who work downtown or live downtown.

Average Daily (M-F) Downtown Workers, by Month 80,000 70,000 60,000

63,796 61,307

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69,013

71,298

67,809

67,643

73,567

69,581

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17,712

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Downtown’s Largest Employers Rocket Companies Inc. 15,250

City of Detroit 9,094

U.S. Government

6,352

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan/ Blue Care Network 5,524

Ilitch Holdings Inc. 5,340

General Motors Co. 4,814

DTE Energy Co. 4,679

Downtown Multi-Family Residential Vacancy (By Quarter) 16% 14.88%

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MGM Grand Detroit LLC 2,308

Wayne County 1,965

Ally Financial Inc. 1,419

Strategic Staffing Solutions Inc.

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Pandemic shut-down order given

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2020

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Source: CoStar, data pulled August 5, 2021.

1,115

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

8.04%

Deloitte LLP and subsidiaries

903

7.00% 6.58%

1,400

Comerica Bank

15.42% 13.59%

Effective Market Rate, Per Square Foot

750

Campbell Ewald 400

Walbridge 212

$1.94 $1.92

Note: Some Downtown companies have substantial numbers of employees who work outside Downtown.

$1.91

$1.90

$1.84

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Pandemic shut-down order given

$1.80 Q1 2019

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$1.88

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$1.78

$1.91

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Source: Crain’s Detroit Business. “Detroit’s Largest Employers”. July, 2020.

$1.93

Q1 2020

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Hotel Average Daily Occupancy Rate (Month of June) 100% 90% 80% 70%

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Source: 2021 STR, LLC / STR Global, Ltd. © CoStar Realty Information, Inc.

Hotel Revenue Per Available Room

Downtown Detroit Perceptions Survey 79%

of Detroiters believe that Downtown contributes positively to wellbeing

(Month of June) $160 $140 $120

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$134.55

of Detroiters have a positive impression of Downtown

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of Detroiters would bring and out-of-town-visitor to Downtown

Source: 2021 STR, LLC / STR Global, Ltd. © CoStar Realty Information, Inc.

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511 WOODWARD 511 Woodward Avenue

Located footsteps from Campus Martius Park, the Woodward Esplanade and the main QLINE terminal, 511 Woodward is within a short walking distance to Detroit’s vibrant Downtown attractions. 511 Woodward was brought back to life by renowned architectural firm Yamasaki, Inc. and the Elia Group focusing on an integrated development plan among the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Anchored by the Capital One Café, 511 Woodward serves as a hub for the city’s next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators and institutions. With more than 30,000 square feet, 511 Woodward delivers modern, approachable, exciting and unique office and retail space in the heart of the Central Business District. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

COMPLETION DATE

SECONDARY BUILDING USE

DOLLARS INVESTED

SOURCES OF FINANCING

The Elia Group April 2021

$20 million

Office

Retail/Commercial Undisclosed

Source: The Elia Group

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1225 WOODWARD 1225 Woodward Avenue

Formerly known as the Fowler Building, 1225 Woodward, located directly across from the Hudson’s Site, was built in 1911 and designed by the architecture firm Donaldson and Meier. According to historical documents, the building served as the home of Kline’s Ladies Wear until 1958. More recently, and almost immediately following acquisition by Bedrock, construction began on the eight-story, 51,000-squarefoot building. Updates to the building’s infrastructure and electrical are expected for the project, which will include first-floor retail and upper-level office space. DEVELOPER

Bedrock Detroit

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SOURCES OF FINANCING

December 2021

DOLLARS INVESTED

Undisclosed

Source: Bedrock Detroit

Retail and Office Undisclosed

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2715 WOODWARD 2715 Woodward Avenue

The new office and retail building at 2715 Woodward was intentionally placed as part of a strategic redevelopment effort intended to breathe new life into a previously underserved area of the city, just north of the Central Business District. 2715 Woodward presents a stunningly designed building that fosters connections and unrivaled access with floor-to-ceiling glass, state-of-the-art air and filtration systems and the finest of craftsmanship. As part of this strategic development effort, 2715 Woodward provides tenants and guests a thriving ecosystem of commerce, community and culture in the heart of the action, fostering connections and unrivaled access. DEVELOPER

Olympia Development of Michigan COMPLETION DATE

April 2021

DOLLARS INVESTED

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Office

SECONDARY BUILDING USE

Restaurant (first floor)

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Private Financing

$65 million

Source: Olympia Development of Michigan

R E C E N T LY C O M P L E TE D

CITY CLUB APARTMENTS CBD DETROIT 313 Park Avenue

Built on the site of the historic Statler Hotel, City Club Apartments CBD Detroit is the first ground-up, mixed-use, conventionally financed high-rise under construction in Detroit’s Central Business District in the last 30 years. The original hotel, built in 1915, hosted top business, sports, arts and entertainment and political guests for six decades. The development offers apartments, townhomes and penthouses with private rooftop terraces with five-star amenities. City Club Apartments Detroit will also house over 12,000 square feet of retail. DEVELOPER

City Club Apartments, Jonathan Holtzman, CoChairman and CEO COMPLETION DATE

June 2021

DOLLARS INVESTED

$78.8 million

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Huntington Bank, Bank of Ann Arbor, Comerica Bank, Public-private partnership with Detroit Economic Growth Council, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Community Revitalization Program (CRP), Qualified Downtown Revitalization District, Commercial Rehabilitation District, Neighborhood Enterprise Zone, Brownfield Tax Credits, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection Agency

Source: City Club Apartments LLC

NEA RING COMPL ET ION

EDDYSTONE 2701 Park Avenue

With thoughtfully designed apartments, art-infused interiors and an eclectic first-floor lounge, the new era of Eddystone offers a blend of modern amenities and historic charm in The District Detroit. The 13-story, Renaissance Revival-style Hotel Eddystone, was designed by architect Louis Kamper and located within the City’s Eddystone Hotel Historic District. It is being transformed into a 70,000-square-foot mixed-use retail and residential building. The residential portion has 92 residential units with 20 percent of the units reserved as affordable housing. Eddystone is listed on the National Register of Historic Places — the former hotel opened in the 1920s and was among three located on Park Avenue designed by Kamper. DEVELOPER

Olympia Development of Michigan PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

December 2021

DOLLARS INVESTED

$35-40 million

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential

SECONDARY BUILDING USE

Restaurant (first floor)

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Private Financing, Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program

Source: Olympia Development of Michigan, Crain’s Detroit Business

R ECEN T LY C O M P L E T E D

ONE CAMPUS MARTIUS EXPANSION 1 Campus Martius

The expansion to One Campus Martius was completed in early 2021. Built in 2003, the original 16-story landmark office tower was designed by Rossetti and Hamilton Anderson and overlooks the award-winning Campus Martius Park. The building includes a glass atrium with a 14-story water sculpture, a fitness center, a daycare facility, restaurants and a variety of retailers and office tenants. The $95 million expansion provides 310,000 square feet of office space and 27,000 square feet of event space, which includes a pre-function area, main event space (divides into three separate rooms) and a wraparound outdoor terrace. The venue is available for meetings, conferences and more with a full capacity of 999 guests that can be arranged into theater, classroom and banquet-style seating or space for a strolling reception. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

COMPLETION DATE

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Bedrock Detroit Early 2021

Office

Undisclosed

DOLLARS INVESTED

$95 million

Sources: Bedrock Detroit, Crain’s Detroit Business

R E C E N T LY C O M P L E TE D

THE PRESS/321 321 West Lafayette Blvd

The first residents were welcomed into The Press/321 in the fall of 2020. Designed by Albert Kahn and constructed in 1925, the building originally served as the full in-house production facility for Michigan’s oldest newspaper – The Detroit Free Press. The 14-story, 250,000-squarefoot limestone building has since been reimagined into a modern, mixed-use Downtown community with office, retail, residential apartments and resort-like amenities like a state-of-the-art fitness center and community work lounge. It boasts a rooftop with panoramic views of Downtown and the Detroit River and the Midwest’s first fully automated parking system powered by AUTOParkit. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

COMPLETION DATE

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Bedrock Detroit Fall 2020

Mixed-Use

Undisclosed

DOLLARS INVESTED

Undisclosed

Source: Bedrock Detroit

NEA RING COMPL ET ION

WOMEN’S CITY CLUB BUILDING 2110 Park Avenue

The Women’s City Club, an ornate Arts and Crafts-style building opened in 1924, has six stories and is in the Park Avenue Historic District. It was restored and redeveloped by Olympia Development of Michigan into 11,600 square feet of retail space on the first floor and basement and 46,300 square feet of office space on floors two through six. This project will strengthen Park Avenue by providing a new center of employment and enhancing the street-level retail/business offerings in the neighborhood. DEVELOPER

Olympia Development of Michigan PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

October 2021

DOLLARS INVESTED

$25 million

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Office

SECONDARY BUILDING USE

Retail/Commercial

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Private Financing, Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program

Source: Olympia Development of Michigan

DEVELOPMENTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

HUDSON’S SITE

211 West Fort 220 West

The 1300 Book Building and Tower

Cambria Hotel City Modern

The Exchange The Harmonie House

Hudson’s Site The Joe Parking Deck

Park Avenue Building TCF Headquarters

Michigan Central: Michigan Central Station, Book Depository, Bagley Mobility Hub and The Factory

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211 WEST FORT 211 West Fort Street

211 West Fort, located at the corner of Fort and Washington, is just a short walk to Campus Martius Park. The walkability of the location gives tenants easy access to a variety of dining, retail and entertainment throughout the Central Business District. Comprised of 450,000 rentable square feet, 211 is one of the few buildings Downtown to offer floor-to-ceiling windows, providing ample natural night and unobstructed views, all within a Class A environment. More than $10 million in improvements are planned for the building, including improvements to elevator cabs, the lobby and lighting upgrades, plus three food and beverage options — a cocktail bar, a restaurant and a café. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Foster Financial/Tribus

November 30, 2021

Office

Private Financing

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Undisclosed

Source: Foster Financial

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220 WEST

220 West Congress Street After spending its early years as a fur glove factory, 220 West is getting a well-deserved upgrade. Located in Detroit’s Financial District, this five-story building was converted into creative office lofts, multiple retail storefronts and has a transformed alley (see page 42 for details). The unique alley activation on the west side of the building creates a sense of space in an urban oasis setting that will feature indoor/outdoor dining for everyone to enjoy. Other building updates include a new roof, a restored façade, new HVAC and electrical systems, new elevators, plumbing, bathrooms and more. New businesses at 220 West include Venture X (floors 2-4) and a Tropical Smoothie Café on the ground level. The 34,500-square-foot building is situated near several hotels, the TCF Convention Center and the Woodward Avenue Shopping District. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SECONDARY BUILDING USE

Basco

December 2021

DOLLARS INVESTED

$8.5 million Source: Basco

Office Retail

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Mercantile Bank Loan, Brownfield Tax Credits, Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) and Private Financing

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THE 1300 1300 Broadway

The 1300 is located at the Northeast corner of Broadway and Gratiot. It serves as the southern anchor to the Broadway Avenue Historic District and was originally constructed in 1906. Purchased by Basco in May of 2019, the building has undergone the following renovations: historic façade rehabilitation, complete HVAC installation, new lobby, new roof and several whole floor tenant remodels. The result is a building that not only anchors the street but provides a sense of place for its tenants and the community. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SECONDARY BUILDING USE

Basco

December 2021 DOLLARS INVESTED

$7 million

Office

Retail/Commercial SOURCES OF FINANCING

State Bank Loan and Private Financing

Source: Basco

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BOOK BUILDING AND TOWER 1265 Washington Boulevard

Located at the corner of Washington and Grand River, the Book Building and Tower is one of Detroit’s tallest and oldest skyscrapers. The historic Italian renaissance-style building was constructed in 1926 by the legendary Louis Kamper and continues to be a key anchor of Detroit’s Washington Boulevard Historic District. The 38-story, 486,760-square-foot landmark will include the extended-stay Roost Apartment Hotel as well as residential and hospitality space, food and beverage concepts and event space. DEVELOPER

Rock Companies/ Bedrock Detroit PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

December 2022

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Mixed Use Residential SOURCES OF FINANCING

Undisclosed

DOLLARS INVESTED

Undisclosed

Source: Bedrock Detroit

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CAMBRIA HOTEL 600 West Lafayette Boulevard

The Cambria Hotel, located at 600 West Lafayette, will be a part of an adaptive reuse of the former home of WWJ studios, which is situated in a lively neighborhood that has played a vital role in the city’s ongoing revitalization. The hotel’s 158 modular-built, sophisticated guest rooms will include immersive, spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors, modern fixtures, abundant lighting, and plush bedding. The building will also feature an attached parking structure, grand ballroom with a walkout garden courtyard, rooftop bar and retail space. Detroit’s very own Salvatore Borgia will be developing the food and beverage outlets, and Detroit Taco Company will also be a tenant. DEVELOPER

600 Ventures 2 LLC - partnership between Means Group and Koucar Management PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

Summer 2022

DOLLARS INVESTED

Undisclosed

Source: 600 Ventures 2 LLC

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CITY MODERN 318 Edmund Place

At the intersection of Downtown and Midtown, this development unites Brush Park’s historic lineage with the thoughtful integration of modern design and urban living. City Modern offers community development while honoring the innovation, style and diversity of this historic neighborhood. Located just minutes from Downtown Detroit, City Modern offers options for individuals and families of all sizes, including flats, carriage homes, townhomes and historic homes. Five accomplished architecture firms will renovate four existing Victorian mansions and design 20 residential buildings, 12 of which are complete. City Modern will support the needs of existing and future residents of Brush Park with 32,400 square feet of ground-level space for retail, commercial or restaurant use. DEVELOPER

Brush Park Community Development Corporation, Bedrock and Hunter Pasteur Homes PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

2023

DOLLARS INVESTED

Undisclosed

Source: Bedrock Detroit

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential

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Retail

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Undisclosed

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Hospitality

SECONDARY BUILDING USE

Office

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Undisclosed

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THE EXCHANGE 310 Gratiot Avenue

The Exchange will offer a new neighborhood environment with high-rise residential units within the eastern portion of the Central Business District – 153 units are available for rent and 12 condos are for sale. Each unit within The Exchange provides impressive views of the city, including Downtown, the Detroit River and the sports and entertainment district. In-demand residential amenities include: 24/7 valet; exclusive fitness center; outdoor rooftop terrace with Downtown view; luxury, high-end appliances; elevated finishes; and smart, touch-free living throughout the building. Respecting the neighborhood’s unique culture and history, The Exchange provides accessibility and street-level interaction with The Plaza at Gratiot and Randolph, mobility and parking, and conveys a distinct neighborhood experience. With a Walk Score® of 96 out of 100, The Exchange is a quick walk to the QLINE’s Campus Martius and the People Mover’s Greektown stops, along with several nearby parks. DEVELOPER

Exchange Detroit LLC (Mark J Bennett, PLLC/Pappas Financial and Barton Malow) PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

March 2023

DOLLARS INVESTED

$64.6 million

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential

SECONDARY BUILDING USE

Retail/Commercial

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Brownfield Tax Credits, PACE Financing, Commercial Bank Financing, Private Financing

Sources: Exchange Detroit LLC, The Detroit Free Press

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THE HARMONIE HOUSE 311 East Grand River Avenue

The Harmonie House, an historic rehabilitation of a more than 35,000-square-foot building, was originally constructed in 1895 by members of the German community as a place for community events and socialization. Basco is undertaking this historically accurate rehabilitation in hopes of restoring it to be a critical anchor to the Paradise Valley cultural and entertainment district. The project will feature a one of kind hospitality venue on the second and third floors that will feature dramatic views of the Detroit Athletic Club (DAC), Ford Field and Comerica Park. The first floor is being prepared for a fullservice restaurant and the lower level, which features historic Pewabic tile, will be repurposed as a unique bar/lounge to complement the other uses in the building. The rehabilitation will also include a new roof, HVAC, electric, plumbing, elevators, façade and the restoration of the historic grand staircase and ballroom plaster work. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SECONDARY BUILDING USE

Basco

March 2022 DOLLARS INVESTED

$11.7 million

Hospitality Retail

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Mercantile Bank Loan, Detroit Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Loan, Brownfield Tax Credits, Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) and Private Financing

Source: Basco

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HUDSON’S SITE

SIZE PROJECTIONS

1208 Woodward Avenue

Total Development 1.5 million square feet

The $910 million, 1.5 million square foot redevelopment of the iconic Hudson’s department store site is a landmark attraction for visitors to Detroit. The project includes the ground-up development of one of the tallest towers in the City of Detroit. Construction is well underway and is visible to the public from every vantage point and is growing two stories every three to four weeks. This building will include office, retail, hotel, residential and market space. It will stand as the second-tallest building in Detroit at 680 feet and will be the first skyscraper development in 30 years. The block portion of the project is scheduled for completion by March 2022.

Site 2 acres

DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Bedrock Detroit

March 2022

Mixed

Tower 49 stories/680 feet tall Block Building 12 stories/232 feet tall Office 400,000 square feet Hotel 285,000 square feet Residential 225,000 square feet Events and Meetings 127,000 square feet Outdoor Spaces 1/3 acre (15,000 square feet) Retail and Restaurants 29,600 square feet

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DOLLARS INVESTED

$910 million

Source: Bedrock Detroit

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THE JOE PARKING DECK 900 West Jefferson

The Joe Louis Arena Parking Deck is an iconic structure that has been part of Detroit’s landscape since its construction in the 1980’s. The 1,000,000-square-foot space is the third largest parking deck in Downtown Detroit. Foster Financial purchased it in March 2021 and plans to update the deck into a Mobility Hub for the City of Detroit. Updates will include $10 million in structural repairs, a flash parking system, new LED lights throughout, public art installation, electric car charging ports, on-site MoGo stations, dry cleaning drop-off and pick up, and scooter rentals to name a few. As a low-cost provider and strategically located, The Joe is connected to TCF Center and offers a solution for large Detroit employers looking to save money on their monthly parking charges. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Foster Financial/Tribus

January 1, 2022

DOLLARS INVESTED

$15 million

Source: Foster Financial

Parking/Transportation Private Financing

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PARK AVENUE BUILDING 2001 Park Avenue

After decades of neglect, the historic 2001 Park Avenue Building will be renovated into an upscale, mixed-use space. The 12-story, 105,000-square-foot structure was built in 1922 and designed by American architect Albert Kahn and includes a full 3,500-square-foot basement space with 10foot ceilings. The property is in Downtown Detroit’s Central Business, Theatre, Entertainment and Stadia districts, just west of Woodward and Adams Avenues, across from Grand Circus Park. 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, in addition to a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom residential units. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SECONDARY BUILDING USE

Infinity Homes & Co.

August 2023

DOLLARS INVESTED

$17-22 Million

Residential

Retail/Commercial

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Undisclosed

Sources: Rino Soave, Crain’s Detroit Business

U N D E R C O N S T R U CTIO N

TCF HEADQUARTERS 2025 Woodward Avenue

Chemical Bank announced in July of 2018 that it would build a new 20-story mixed-use structure on a site just north of Grand Circus Park and move its headquarters there. The Sterling Group was later tapped to build and operate the building for the bank, after Chemical Bank merged with TCF Bank. The 420,000-square-foot building will include groundlevel commercial space, ten stories of parking, 185,000 square feet of office space across nine stories and a rooftop terrace. Construction began in late 2019. TCF was later acquired by Huntington Bank who plans to make the building the headquarters for their commercial banking business. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SECONDARY BUILDING USE

Sterling Group

Undisclosed

DOLLARS INVESTED

Undisclosed

Office Retail

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Undisclosed

Source: Neumann/Smith Architecture, The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Downtown Detroit Partnership

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Designed by Albert Kahn in the 1930s as Detroit’s main post office, the Book Depository got its name when it was used to store books for Detroit Public Schools. It closed in 1987 due to a large fire and was abandoned until 2018 when it was purchased by Ford Motor Company along with several nearby buildings. The building is currently being reimagined as the soul of Michigan Central, with built-in flexibility and shared spaces to spur connection, collaboration and innovation among the building’s tenants, which will include Ford employees as well as mobility startups, entrepreneurs and other partners. Features include an atrium skylight, stadium staircase, presentation area, maker labs, inter-connected floors, indoor and outdoor co-working spaces and a café.

The Factory is the first Ford-owned building to open in the Michigan Central mobility innovation district. Once home to the Chicago Hosiery and Detroit-Alaska Knitting Mills factories, it is now the base for more than 250 members of Ford’s autonomous vehicle business and operations team. Ford acquired the building in May 2018, putting the company back in the city where Henry Ford first invented the assembly line a century ago.

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Spring 2022

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Collaboration space, office, co-working, maker labs

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Michigan Central Station

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2023

Within the Michigan Central project are the four following key buildings: Michigan Central Station Book Depository The Factory Bagley Mobility Hub

Michigan Central Station was once the gateway to the Motor City and was considered to be one of the grandest railway stops in the United States. It was last used by Amtrak in 1988 and has been vacant until its recent acquisition by Ford Motor Company in 2018. It is the centerpiece of Ford’s vision for Michigan Central. The grand waiting room, arcade and concourse will be welcoming public spaces while the tower will be transformed into modern offices. Features include community and event spaces, public art, ongoing programming, activations, restaurants and retailers. PROJECT COMPLETION DATE

2023

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640,000 square feet

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Office, retail, hospitality, community spaces

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Bagley Mobility Hub Located at the corner of Bagley and 14th Street, Ford Motor Company is building a 6-story structure called the Bagley Mobility Hub to provide parking and amenities to support workers of Michigan Central as well as serving the community with safe parking, retail and recreational opportunities. It will offer 1,250 parking spaces as well as public restrooms, ground level retail, e-bike and scooter stations, two outdoor plazas, shaded seating areas and free Wi-Fi. There will be autonomous vehicle testing areas and state-of-the-art parking infrastructure like electric vehicle charging facilities, automated payment technology and smart guidance systems. Additionally, the Bagley Mobility Hub will be a key connector to and a shared resource for users of the future Southwest Greenway that is being constructed by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. It is being built to coincide with the opening of the Book Depository. PROJECT COMPLETION DATE

2022

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Parking, micro-mobility stations, retail

SIZE

6 floors and space for 1,250 parking spots

30 acres vibrant, inclusive and walkable innovation district

1.2 million square feet of commercial space

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1300 Beaubien Broadway Lofts

Cass-Henry Residential Godfrey Hotel

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Hastings Place Lafayette West

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1300 BEAUBIEN 1300 Beaubien Street

1300 Beaubien, designed by architect Albert Khan in 1921, was the former Detroit Police Department (DPD) Headquarters from 1923 until 2013. In 2018, Bedrock purchased the former police headquarters from the City of Detroit. A development timeline has not yet been determined for the 240,000-squarefoot building that sits adjacent to both the former jail site/proposed innovation district and Greektown. Though Bedrock has not released any plans publicly, Crain’s Detroit Business reported that Bedrock has considered the building for a boutique hotel and conference center. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Bedrock Detroit

Undisclosed

Undetermined Undisclosed

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

Undisclosed

Sources: Bedrock Detroit, Crain’s Detroit Business, The Detroit News

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BROADWAY LOFTS 1320-64 Broadway Street

Located in Detroit’s Paradise Valley neighborhood and the Broadway Avenue Historic District, this adaptive reuse project is set to break ground in spring 2022. While it was delayed due to the pandemic’s impact on construction numbers, the development will still include the renovation of three properties (1322-1332) into one single, multi-story unit. The project will feature nine stories, preserve the historic building façades, and will include 12,459 square feet of retail among two ground-level spaces. The 82,676 total square foot building will also feature a club room, rooftop terrace, and a workout facility on the ninth floor. The residences will include a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units among 75 total apartments. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Basco

2023

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

$27 million

Source: Basco

Residential/Mixed Undisclosed

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CASS-HENRY RESIDENTIAL

Cass Avenue at Henry Street Plans are in development to renovate six historic Detroit apartment buildings and a community center near Little Caesars Arena. Pending City approvals, the project could create 170 new apartments, 84 of which would be affordable housing for incomequalified tenants, including existing renters. The buildings, built between the 1900s and the early 1920s, are located at Cass and Henry Street adjacent to the Fisher Freeway service drive. Two buildings are currently occupied while the others are vacant. The $60 million project aims to have a mix of affordable and marketrate housing, plus a community space for its residents. The project was recently awarded a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, which supports a portion of the affordable housing element of the project. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Olympia Development of Michigan and Cinnaire Solutions TBD

Residential and Community Space TBD

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

$60 million

Sources: Ilitch Companies, Detroit Free Press

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GODFREY HOTEL 1401 Michigan Avenue

A new 227-room hotel is planned for 1401 Michigan Avenue in Detroit’s Corktown Neighborhood. The building that once housed administrative offices for the Detroit Lions and then the City Cab Co. will be demolished to make way for the new boutique hotel. Construction could start Q4 2021 and will include a restaurant, bar, ballroom and rooftop café. This location will make the fifth Godfrey Hotel in the nation, which is considered a boutique hotel brand – other locations include Chicago, Boston and Tampa. DEVELOPER

Oxford Capital Group, Hunter Pasteur Homes PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

Undisclosed

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

$74 million

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Hotel/Hospitality SOURCES OF FINANCING

Brownfield Tax Credits

Sources: Hunter Pasteur Homes, Detroit Free Press

PIPEL INE DEVEL OPMENT

GRATIOT SITE/ CENTRE FOR URBAN TRANSFORMATION 1400 Saint Antoine

A comprehensive Innovation District is planned for the 14-acre Gratiot Site located at Saint Antoine and Gratiot Avenue. Bedrock is partnering with the World Economic Forum to establish the Centre for Urban Transformation to drive economic change and address the growing challenges that cities, including Detroit, face. The Centre aims to mobilize a band of global business leaders and stakeholders to support cities across the globe as they work to rebuild their communities and economies on the road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Detroit will be the global headquarters for the Centre, which will include a global institute that will focus on the future of cities with the goal of positioning Detroit as a city of world-defining innovation. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Bedrock Detroit Not Determined

Commercial

Undisclosed

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

Undisclosed

Source: Bedrock Detroit, World Economic Forum

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HARVARD SQUARE CENTRE 1346 Broadway Street

Harvard Square Centre is located just south of Paradise Valley/Harmonie Park in the Broadway Avenue Historic District. Construction on the building was completed in 1925 with an Italian Romanesque, neoclassical architectural influence with a terracotta exterior. The 51,000-squarefoot, 12-story building is slated for mixed-use with residential, retail or office space. DEVELOPER

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Bedrock Detroit

Undetermined

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

Mixed-Use (residential, retail or office space) Undisclosed

Undisclosed

Source: Bedrock Detroit and Crain’s Detroit Business

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HASTINGS PLACE 1468 Randolph Street

Hastings Street, the main street in the Paradise Valley neighborhood, was an important commercial district consisting of mostly African American-owned businesses. The area was razed in the 1950s and 1960s for the construction of I-75. Hastings Place, led by Hiram Jackson through Paradise Valley Real Estate Holdings II LLC is part of a plan to help recreate the district. The development is located near the original neighborhood on surface lots at 1468-1496 Randolph Avenue and is expected to include the following: 90 luxury apartments, with 20-percent set aside as affordable housing with below-market rents; 12,620 square feet of first-floor retail space; 17,800 square feet of Class A office space; and a new five-floor parking deck with 150 spaces. DEVELOPER

Paradise Valley Real Estate Holdings II LLC PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Undisclosed

Late 2022 or Early 2023

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

Undisclosed

Source: Crain’s Detroit Business, Detroit Free Press

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LAFAYETTE WEST 1401 Rivard Street

Lafayette West is a unique development inspired by German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The 5-acre community of seven residential buildings is in the heart of historic Lafayette Park. The project includes three condominium buildings with 88 units, three apartment buildings with 230 units and an extensive more than 15,000-square-foot clubhouse (with a pool) and an outdoor recreation area. Architecture is reflective of Mies van der Rohe design including wood, cement board, and metal panel exteriors. Professional interiors designed by Parini are clean and modern with appearances consistent with Mies designs. The development site has been designed as an extension of Lafayette Park with park areas, walking paths and extensive landscaping. Construction is expected to start before the end of the year. DEVELOPER

Mark J. Bennett, Ownership Representative, Lafayette Acquisition Partners, LLC PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Bank construction loan, PACE financing, Brownfield/TIFF

December 31, 2024

POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

$133 million

Source: Lafayette Acquisition Partners, LLC, Detroit Free Press

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THE LELAND 400 Bagley Street

The upcoming renovations to The Leland, which will follow historic preservation standards and guidelines, are expected to transform the former hotel into a mixed-use, 340-unit building with 70,000 square feet of commercial and retail space. On adjacent parcels, a 650-space parking structure equipped with first floor retail, will also be renovated. The Leland can be described as “a city within a city,” combining market rate and luxury amenities with affordable housing for 76 tenants who pay 50-percent area median income rent at about $650 per month. DEVELOPER

Leland House Limited Partnership PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

Undetermined POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

$124 million

PRIMARY BUILDING USE

Residential

SOURCES OF FINANCING

Low Income Housing Tax Credits, New Markets Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, Brownfield Tax Credits, Michigan State Housing Development Authority Loan, Community Development Finance Institution Fund Loans, commercial bank loan and owner equity.

Source: Leland House Limited Partnership, Crain’s Detroit Business

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MICHIGAN AND CHURCH STREET

1600 Michigan Ave., 1501 and 1610 Church St. Across from the redeveloped site of the Tiger Stadium, this project will include three new buildings for residential and commercial use, including parking. At least 10 percent of the units will be categorized as affordable housing. The development team plans to preserve an old sawmill that served lumberyards in Corktown dating back to 1894 and was later transformed into Red Arrow soda factory. •

1600 Michigan Avenue: seven-story, 188-unit apartment building with ground-floor retail

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1610 Church Street: seven three-story townhomes (each about 2,100 square feet) with rooftop terraces

DEVELOPER

Oxford Capital Group, Hunter Pasteur Homes, Nathan Forbes (Forbes Co.) POTENTIAL INVESTMENT

$93 million

Source: Detroit Free Press

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Residential

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PARK AVENUE HOUSE/ROYAL PALM HOTEL 2305 Park Avenue

Before it was sold to its current owner in summer 2021, the Royal Palm at 2305 Park Avenue was the former site of a potential Tapestry Hotel. The building was originally designed by renowned architect Louis Kamper in the 1920s as part of an effort to create a corridor of high-end commercial and residential properties along Park Avenue beginning at Grand Circus Park. Originally known as the Royal Palm Hotel, this property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The new owners’ plans for the 13-story former hotel have not yet been revealed. DEVELOPER

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The former United Artist Building, designed by C. Howard Crane, will be transformed into a residential flagship in the walkable, Downtown neighborhood near Grand Circus Park. The Bagley Development Group plans to retain the historic character of the 18-story, 217,000-square-foot landmark, including 148 residential units, 20 percent of which will be affordable housing. The project will also include 10,500 square feet of first-floor retail and residents will have on-site dedicated parking with available valet options. With convenient access to the QLINE, the project is minutes from familiar attractions like Comerica Park, Little Caesars Arena, Ford Field, Fox Theatre, along with several popular restaurants and shopping. DEVELOPER

Bagley Development Group PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE

May 2023

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Retail

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Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Michigan Community Revitalization Program (CRP), block grants, historic tax credits, Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) and lender AFL-CIO Trust Fund

Sources: Bagley Development Group

ROAD TO RESILIENCE The Role of Sacred Spaces During the Pandemic 36

Reimagining The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue

Second Baptist Church of Detroit

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istorically, the role of sacred spaces and their leaders has been instrumental in and around cities across the nation, including Detroit. Earlier this year, the DDP held a Sacred Spaces Roundtable with several of Detroit’s ecumenical leaders and in conjunction with the City of Detroit, Wayne County and Partners for Sacred Places. A research study finding from “The Economic Halo Effect,” shows that congregations with older buildings provide a wide range of community-based programs and other services. For example, they offer free or below-market space for activities focused on education and the arts, as well as thousands of hours of volunteer time and clergy and staff time. 87 percent of the beneficiaries of community programs and events housed in sacred places are not members of the religious congregation. DDP Executive Committee Member Bishop Edgar L. Vann II said, “Coming together as a community ignites a unique strength and energy to keep going, to continue fulfilling our purpose.” Bishop Vann is the Senior Pastor of Second Ebenezer Church and tells us that he believes there is hope and trusts that sacred spaces will always play a critical role in Detroit. “Continuing to gather will help our community restore and heal, build new bridges, forge new coalitions and dismantle walls that divide us. DDP will always play a big role and offer great leadership and I think our future is very bright.” Detroit’s sacred spaces offer so much in addition to the opportunity for worship and fellowship, and the spaces are equitable and inclusive. This comes to life in two significant renovations at two prominent Detroit places of worship – Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue and Second Baptist Church of Detroit. Along with these projects, this “Road to Resilience: The Role of Sacred Spaces During the Pandemic” special feature includes other groups around Downtown Detroit that have and continue to play a significant role in the city’s healing and growth.

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The Greektown Neighborhood Partnership was awarded the National Park Service African American Civil Rights Program Grant in July 2021. The grant of $425,959 will support capital improvements to the Second Baptist Church of Detroit and an update to the National Register of Historic Places Nomination. Second Baptist Church is the oldest African American congregation in the State of Michigan and played a pivotal role in the African American Civil Rights Movement in both the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Established in 1836 as the Society of Second Baptist, it played an important role in the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement in the 1800s, with the most fervent abolitionist activists associated with and meeting at Second Baptist Church. In the 1900s Second Baptist continued to lead the African American community in the struggle for equality, addressing social welfare, employment, segregation, and racism.

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Capital improvements to the Second Baptist Church of Detroit will include roof restoration, repair, and replacement, repair of interior water damage caused by leaks in the roof, replacement of the hot water system, and stabilization and repair of the leaded and stained glass throughout the church complex, and replacement of the exterior glass protective system. The National Register of Historic Places Nomination for Second Baptist Church of Detroit dated March 19, 1975, will also be updated to include a comprehensive history and documentation highlighting its role in Comerica Park the Civil Rights Movement and the inclusion of the 1968 modern addition by notable Black architect Nathan Johnson in the Brutalist style. Ford The Field Second Baptist Church of Detroit Rehabilitation and Nomination Project is being supported in part by an African American Civil Rights grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park ADA MS Service, Department of the Interior. Greektown Neighborhood Partnership will soon be releasing Requests for Proposals for the scope of work.

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The Pope Francis Center provides vital services to people experiencing homelessness. The center does not require identification, paperwork or any sort of drug or alcohol screens. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. At the start of the pandemic, everything was moved outside. However, the need for more assistance prompted leaders to relocate to the TCF Center for several months. The program worked hard to provide two nutritious meals a day, hot showers, barber services, laundry, housing assistance and more. The center also offers free medical, dental and legal care. The temporary relocation allowed for a safe space away from the bitter winter temperatures but also provided a well circulated open space for people to stay socially distanced. Pre-pandemic, the Pope Francis Center served 200 people daily and that increased to 500 daily after March 2020. The center is committed to eradicating chronic homelessness by 2030. Read more at PopeFrancisCenter.org. Source: Pope Francis Center, Detroit Free Press

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The Healing Memorial installation represents the collective loss and impact on our community caused by the pandemic. Throughout the summer of 2021, there were stations in various communities, events, churches, day camps, shops, etc. to give residents across metro Detroit a chance to contribute to this unique memorial. It is led by the City of Detroit Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, TCF Center and the Cranbrook Art Museum. World-renowned artist Sonya Clark conceived the project as an iteration of her Beaded Prayer exhibit that made stops around the world for more than a decade. The completed work was revealed on August 31, the City of Detroit’s official COVID Memorial Day. Read more at detroitriverfront.org/thehealingmemorial LEAD PARTNERS

City of Detroit, Cranbrook Art Museum, TCF Center, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Source: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

OTHER INVESTMENTS Outdoor Community Spaces and PedestrianFriendly Public Spaces and Projects 42

220 West Congress Alley Capitol Park Dog Park

Columbia Street DDP Parks + Public Spaces

Ford City:One Michigan Avenue Bridge Art Installation Mayor Dennis W. Archer Greenway

Monroe Street Midway and Drive-In Monroe Streetscape Improvement Program

New “Detroit” Sign: Downtown Lighting Expansion Randolph Plaza Robert C. Valade Park

Spirit Plaza Uniroyal Promenade

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Free Broadband Internet in all DDP Parks + Public Spaces Federal Emergency Broadband Benefit

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220 WEST CONGRESS ALLEY Included in the 220 West Congress project is an alleyway that will offer an active setting including green features, art, popup stores, bike racks, and café style seating and spaces to relax outdoors. The alley is near TCF Center and the Woodward Avenue shopping district. DEVELOPER

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OTHER INVESTMENTS

Outdoor Community Spaces and Pedestrian-Friendly Public Spaces and Projects Downtown Detroit is a place of continued growth and perseverance. As the city continues to navigate a global pandemic, there have been many examples of development innovation in the face of global challenges. In this section the DDP highlights how outdoor community spaces and pedestrian-friendly public spaces have been instrumental for the past 18+ months.

OPENE D S U M M E R 2020

CAPITOL PARK DOG PARK Capitol Park celebrated the opening of the new community funded off-leash dog park with a physically distanced ribbon cutting ceremony in August 2020. This project completed phase one of the larger Capitol Park Improvement Project, which includes expanding the lawn and creating new perennial garden beds. Capitol Park saw an increase in activity throughout the year as residents used the park as a gathering place while working from home. LEAD PARTNER

Downtown Detroit Partnership Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

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COLUMBIA STREET Columbia Street is a 40,000-square-foot shopping and dining destination and a community gathering place that features 10 retail storefronts located between the iconic Fox Theatre and the Little Caesars World Headquarters. Restaurants and shops include the new Union Assembly, Cubaninspired Frita Batidos, Middle Easterninfluenced Sahara Restaurant and Grill, and The M Den, the official merchandise retailer of the University of Michigan Athletics. More restaurants and businesses are on the way. Columbia Street also hosts several community events each year, including an Art Walk series, organized workouts, acoustic and comedy nights and more. Many of these events are free and open to the public. DEVELOPER

Olympia Development of Michigan Source: Olympia Development of Michigan

ONGOING INVES T MENT

DDP PARKS + PUBLIC SPACES Despite the many challenges in the past 20+ months, DDP Parks and Public Spaces have remained open and accessible to the public. As urban parks and public spaces are vital to public health, DDP leveraged new opportunities to keep everyone safe. In partnership with KeyBank and the BIZ, handwashing stations were installed in every park, and safety ambassadors supplied face-coverings to visitors courtesy of the Ford Motor Company Fund. Operational support from the Rocket Community Fund was critical to supporting daily life amenities, lush gardens, flexible park furniture and iconic fountains.

2.5 million visitors in 2020 20,000 masks distributed Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

IN DEV EL OPMENT

FORD CITY: ONE MICHIGAN AVENUE BRIDGE ART INSTALLATION The DDP and DTE were awarded $90,000 for the placemaking project, “Bridging Histories, Building Futures.” The project will include sidewalk paint, murals, banners, and street furniture along the bridge portion of Michigan Avenue over M-10. This location is a key gateway to Southwest Detroit, Corktown, and Downtown Detroit. The project launched spring 2021. LEAD PARTNERS

Ford Motor Company (Ford Fund), DTE Foundation, Downtown Detroit Partnership Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

I N DEV E L O P M E N T

MAYOR DENNIS W. ARCHER GREENWAY Formerly known as the Joseph Campau Greenway, the community celebrated the recently renamed Mayor Dennis W. Archer Greenway this August. This City of Detroitled project runs from Robert Brad Drive to Jefferson Avenue and provides east side residents with safe and convenient access to the riverfront. The greenway features a 10-foot wide pedestrian and bicycle path, benches, lighting, security call boxes and beautiful landscaping. Currently in phase two of construction, the greenway will extend to Vernor Highway when finished in 2022. LEAD PARTNERS

City of Detroit and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Source: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

O P E N T O T H E P U BLIC

MONROE STREET MIDWAY AND DRIVE-IN Bedrock has transformed the Monroe Block development into a hub for outdoor recreation, including family-friendly activities. The Monroe Street Drive-In powered by Emagine Entertainment premiered in the winter of 2021 and offered more than 1,500 cars with a drive-in movie experience that included car-side food deliveries from local restaurants. The development is situated in two city blocks at the corner of Monroe Street and Farmer, near Campus Martius Park. Most recently, Bedrock opened Monroe Street Midway, which offered an outdoor roller rink, the Rocket Mortgage Sports Zone, original artwork by local artists, fitness classes, food trucks and more. DEVELOPER

Bedrock Detroit Source: Bedrock Detroit

IN DEVEL OPMENT

MONROE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The Greektown Neighborhood Partnership is also invested in Monroe Street in Downtown Detroit. The future of this corridor accommodates pedestrians and supports the businesses along the street. There will be wide pedestrian-only zones for casual strolls, greenery, lighting, street signage, paving, street furniture, space for private business outdoor patios, dedicated space for events/markets/festivals, multimodal transit integration and more! Read more at GreektownDetroit.org. LEAD PARTNER

Greektown Neighborhood Partnership Source: Greektown Neighborhood Partnership

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NEW “DETROIT” SIGN: DOWNTOWN LIGHTING EXPANSION In partnership with the City of Detroit, DDP is taking a part of the Downtown lighting program to other neighborhoods. The new “Detroit” sign is traveling throughout the city to promote awareness and support of local businesses. The sign provides connection with the city as a whole and each other as it moves to various neighborhood commercial corridors. As an expansion of the popular Downtown lighting program, this sign was commissioned specifically to light up areas outside of Downtown. Funded in part by the DTE Foundation, the Detroit Sign was designed and fabricated locally. LEAD PARTNER

Downtown Detroit Partnership Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

IN DEV EL OPMENT

RANDOLPH PLAZA A new public plaza is in the works for Downtown Detroit that will serve as a gateway to the historic Greektown neighborhood. The intersection on Randolph Street between Monroe and Gratiot will become a pedestrian plaza for the community. The Greektown Neighborhood Partnership is coordinating with the City of Detroit to complete this phased project. The first phase was completed in October 2019. In 2020, the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership was awarded a grant for the redevelopment of the plaza through the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Funds for Design and Access of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Community engagement and design for the project is due to be completed soon. LEAD PARTNER

Greektown Neighborhood Partnership Source: Greektown Neighborhood Partnership

I N DEV E L O P M E N T

ROBERT C. VALADE PARK Robert C. Valade Park is the newest park along the East Riverfront and features a sand beach, chairs and umbrellas, a children’s musical garden, a community barbecue pavilion and “Bob’s Barge,” which is a floating bar. There is also a 3,600-square-foot building called “The Shed” that can be used for various events and programming. The location was once known as Atwater Beach. In the winter, Valade Park will have outdoor fireplaces, hot drinks, marshmallow roasting, free sleds when it snows and other fun winter activities. The Park also has restaurants that are open year-round, Smokey G’s Smokehouse and Geisha Girls Sushi. Both are open Wednesday – Sunday. LEAD PARTNER

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Source: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

OPEN T O T HE PU BL IC

SPIRIT PLAZA Spirit Plaza is operated by the City of Detroit. This 20,000-square-foot plaza is situated on Woodward, between Larned and Jefferson. The plaza has a playground, performance stage and space for food trucks with covered seating areas. Throughout the summer of 2021 there have been food trucks in the plaza daily, as well as many special events. LEAD PARTNER

City of Detroit

Source: City of Detroit

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UNIROYAL PROMENADE The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy broke ground in May 2021 on a riverwalk extension along the 40-acre former Uniroyal property. This project will complete the vision for the 3.5 mile East Riverfront, which will be completed in 2022. This section of the riverfront will connect Gabriel Richard Park with Mt. Elliott Park and include pathways to the bridge to Belle Isle. The Uniroyal Promenade will feature separate pathways for pedestrians and bicycles, seating, lighting, cameras and call boxes and beautiful landscaping. LEAD PARTNER

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

LAUNC HE D

FREE BROADBAND INTERNET IN ALL DDP PARKS + PUBLIC SPACES The Downtown Detroit Partnership introduced free, high-speed Wi-Fi internet in its parks and public spaces, helping bridge the digital divide. The initial rollout includes five Downtown parks – Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square, Capitol Park, Grand Circus Park and The Woodward Esplanade. The community network is called “Detroit Parks” – and you can connect on all devices, without a password, at a total system capacity of 1GB and impressive speeds up to 10GB. Free Wi-Fi not only provides visitors equitable access to information, but the ability to use the park networks to conduct a variety of important activities online, including locating and scheduling COVID-19 testing or vaccinations, accessing education platforms and resources, seeking employment, learning more about park wellness programs and other offerings, plus maintaining social connections and support. Read more at bit.ly/DDPParksWiFi LEAD PARTNERS

Downtown Detroit Partnership, Cronus Communications LLC Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

OTHER INVESTMENTS

Public Infrastructure Projects The following are completed and ongoing projects that are building and improving public infrastructure in the City of Detroit. As the city awaits federal infrastructure funding, we anticipate more projects to come online.

LAUNC H E D

FEDERAL EMERGENCY BROADBAND BENEFIT EBB is an FCC program designed to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Detroit is working to get residents signed up for this federal emergency internet program. Since the program launched in May 2021, more than 45,000 Detroit households are receiving $50 per month stipends to help pay their internet bill or purchase internetready devices. This equals a more than $2 million investment monthly to help close the digital divide in Detroit. Residents have until the end of 2021 to apply and are encouraged to call 313-241-7618 or visit www.getemergencybroadband.org for eligibility. The City’s partnership with Human IT and Brilliant Detroit is also working to provide laptops and tablets to residents. LEAD PARTNERS

City of Detroit, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership, City of Detroit

IN DEVELOPMENT

I-375 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The purpose of the I-375 improvement project is to find solutions for outdated designs, deteriorating bridges and roads, future transportation needs, safety, connectivity challenges (motorized and pedestrian) and more. Another important and critical goal is to create a space for future opportunities for development and placemaking projects that will stimulate long-term economic growth. Next Steps The project requires the permanent de-designation of I-375, which is the removal of this section of highway from the Interstate System of Highways. The boulevard would then be designated as a nonfreeway National Highway System route. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will develop a traffic plan to maintain temporary access for residents and businesses during construction. The final design is still in process and local stakeholders will continue to be engaged before work begins, which is planned for spring 2027.

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Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), City of Detroit Source: Michigan Department of Transportation, rendering on the right is the preferred alternative.

IN DEVEL OPMENT

DIGITAL WAYFINDING KIOSKS The City of Detroit selected DDP as the vendor to develop and administer a system of digital interactive wayfinding kiosks throughout Downtown and in every Detroit City Council District. The DDP team, along with its vendor IKE Smart City is traveling to each City Council District to share how the interactive kiosks work and how they will bring not only momentum to city neighborhoods but provide a much-needed system to connect the community to important information. Kiosk functions include realtime transit feeds, a local business directory, an emergency calling system, available job postings, opinion polls and games. The kiosks are expected to be installed starting winter 2021. Read more at www.downtowndetroit.org LEAD PARTNERS

City of Detroit, Downtown Detroit Partnership Source: Downtown Detroit Partnership

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Downtown Detroit Partnership Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY Bedrock Detroit, Jason Keen + Co, ROSSETTI, Kenny Corbin, Nadir Ali, Pope Francis Center, Olympia Development, Olympia Entertainment, Steve Koss, Walbridge Mining REPORT DESIGNED BY

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METHODOLOGY DDP drew from a variety of sources, including the City, public meeting minutes, developers, news media and third party private data sources, to track Downtown development. This publication includes select developments that are new buildings or major renovations (as opposed to an update or rehabilitation). “Current Developments” include buildings under construction or to be completed this year. The “Pipeline Developments” section includes selected projects that are likely to advance soon, but it is not a comprehensive list. “Pipeline Developments” are subject to change and certain information that has been reported in the past may no longer be included in the report. Most project information was submitted by developers through email surveys. If information was not disclosed or responses were not submitted, DDP supplemented with information available from alternate sources including third parties and project websites. Note that some projects may not be included if information was not available or not provided.

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