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Build the Destination

Our goal: a strong and regional economy.  And efforts to transform the economy of Southeast Michigan are currently underway.  Explore the opportunities below to get involved in these efforts and make this goal a reality.

Initiatives>Opportunities

 WHAT'S UNDERWAY         

 information  

"SBXL Leaves | Development Momentum Continues." 

The new construction and renovation in Downtown Detroit continues.  In fact, over $1.3 billion of new and rehabbed construction is planned for completion within the next three years.

Click here for a list of the construction projects changing the face of Downtown Detroit, Detroit's neighborhoods and our region.

 

 WHAT YOU CAN DO            

 events & opportunities

  • June 16, 2007. 

TOUR:detroit. 

City Living Detroit, Preservation Wayne and the Tourism Economic Development Council have partnered to provide four unique and distinct tour products occurring every Saturday of the month throughout May, June, July, August and September.  Keep posted for more information.

Click here for more information and a complete tour schedule.

 

  • June 16, 2007  

Summer in the City.  Campus Martius Summer Events Schedule. 

Stay tuned for info regarding Campus Martius' summer schedule of concerts, movies and other unique events.

Click here to learn more about Campus Martius Park.

 

 WHAT DO YOU THINK

 experiences & opinions

  • Talk about these iniatives on Detroit Alive.   Detroit Alive is a moderated, interactive message board that allows to share your thoughts with other engaged community members. Have an idea for transforming our economy? Have an initiative that diversifies our workforce and talent pool? Share it to the world.

To participate in Detroit Alive, click here.

 

Movement Festival

 

 It's All About Us. 

 
  • The World is Coming.  Get in the Game. 

Stay in the Game.

DESTINATION downtown

Heading downtown and want the insider's perspective of what's hot? 

Download our "Insider's Guide to Detroit," which lists a sampling of the unique dining, shopping and entertainment options available in Detroit.

Click here to download.

Campus Martius - Heart of downtown Detroit.

Campus Martius Park - the heart of over $500 million in mixed-use development

Broadway Entertainment District - Home to numerous restaurants, shops and offices.

Broadway Entertainment District - Home to restaurants, offices, bars, lofts and the new Boll Family YMCA

GM Promenade - a portion of the $150 million Detroit International Riverfront.

Detroit's International Riverfront - a $150 million investment

 

The new Royal Park Hotel in Rochester greets guests

New Woodward Avenue sidewalks and landscaping encourage retail and shopping

Detroit's Greektown District.

Detroit's Greektown - always festive

Movement Festival

New downtown streetscapes welcome bikers and walkers

Royal Oak is currently experiencing a boom in loft-style condo construction.

Downtown Royal Oak is currently experiencing a boom in new construction