Michigan Central Station TURNING THE PAST INTO THE FUTURE
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ith plans on track for an end of 2022 opening, Detroit’s historic Michigan Central Stat i o n — Fo rd Mo t o r Company’s vision for a 30-acre walkable innovation hub in Corktown—is getting a new lease on life. The renovation of the 1913 rail station is part of Ford’s plan to reshape the future of global mobility. The once railway hub, which in its heyday served 4,000 travelers a day, will be a centerpiece for developing tomorrow’s electric vehicles—a new innovation hub bringing together employees, partners, entrepreneurs and businesses to create a new way of moving. When completed, Michigan Central Station will include: % Renovated, revitalized buildings honoring the history of the original rail station. % A first-of-its-kind mobility testing platform where Ford, its partners and competitors will create the products and solutions that will be the future of how we move such as autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, and micro-mobility. % Many outdoor plazas, open spaces. % 1.2 million square feet of commercial public space. The project is part of the Michigan Mobility Corridor on Michigan Avenue, which will link Corktown and Downtown Detroit to Ann Arbor.
Right: An historical interior photo of Michigan Central Station Photo credit: Detroit Historical Society
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