Detroit Development News

900 Tuscola @ Midtown West Five-story new construction containing 67 affordable units and 1000 SF of retail Funding includes the City of Detroit, HOME funds, MSHDA, and various others Developed by Procida Development Group Designed by VolumeOne Studios and McIntosh Poris

Brewster-Douglass Redevelopment New construction in Brush Park consisting of 4 buildings, totaling 211 affordable units “The Sanctuary” will consist of 52 supportive housing units for the chronically homeless Developed by MHT Housing Designed by Concept Design Studio – at Detroit, MI

Housing is getting more expensive for everyone, so we need more renovations, rehabs, and new builds throughout the city. Certain areas of the city have been hotbeds for new housing, so check it out in the latest Detroit Development News!

Merrill Place II Recently completed 27-unit affordable housing complex on Seward in Virginia Park/New Center $12 million complex includes one and two bedroom units and has geothermal heating/cooling Developed: S&S Development Group Designed: Scott Monchnik & Associates

Jimmy John’s is coming to Michigan Ave near Trumbull in Corktown. In “The Corner” building at the Old Tigers Stadium site. Looks to be fairly far along on the inside.

Preserve on Ash Phase 1 of 3-phase affordable housing in North Corktown at 14th and Ash 69 mixed income units across 5 buildings, including 5800 SF of commercial space Includes 1 to 3 bedroom options Future phases will total 160 units Developed by The Community Builders

4401 Rosa Parks Apartments $25.8M development in Woodbridge consisting of 60 affordable units Includes retail, community rooms, corner plaza, MoGo station and playground Developed by Cinnaire Solutions and Woodbridge Neighborhood Development Designed by Christian Hurttienne

1133 Griswold Renovation and expansion of United Savings Bank of Detroit building downtown Work will restore the facade and add four stories, becoming mixed used with 20 apartments and two levels of retail Developed: RKP Group Designed: Pappageorge Haymes and Kraemer Design

Sorry it's been a minute but get ready for a development filled Historic District Commission Agenda for tonight! I highlight some of the notable projects in my "December 2025 Historic District Commission" post!

Update as of 10/25

Excited to introduce my first sit-down interviews with those on the ground level of Detroit development, design, and policy. I had the pleasure of talking with Tim Flintoff of 4545 Architecture and his insight on the entire development process was incredible! Enjoy!

JW Marriott Detroit New construction, 25 story and 600 room hotel on site of former Joe Louis Arena. Will be connected to Huntington Place via skybridge and integrated with a new 2nd Ave bridge Developed by The Sterling Group Designed by Neumann/Smith Architecture

Scouring the depths of internet (and city meetings) to bring you the earliest development news around. Pre-Development Development News open.substack.com/pub/detroi…

Update as of 7/25

Renovated apartments, a huge undertaking kicks off, and more coffee for the people. Read about it all in the Detroit Development News June 2025 Review! open.substack.com/pub/detroi…

Update as of 7/25