See the Change
Construction cranes, bulldozers, scaffolding and new developments abound in the new Detroit. Experience new developments, energetic Riverfront, renovated city landmarks and elegant skyscrapers. Seeing is believing.DAY TRIPS
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Explore the region.
Use our day-trip itineraries to plan excursions featuring unique attractions and developments in Detroit and the surrounding areas.
ART GALLERY revolution
The fine arts have long served as catalysts for progressive change, development and economic activity.
Leading in Detroit's cultural scene are an assortment of cutting edge gallaries, world renowned for their diverse, revolutionary and cosmopolitan exhibits and work product. Explore these galleries virtually via the online resource guide below.
Charles H. Wright:
Museum of African American History
Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit
Detroit Repertory Theatre Gallery
Johansen Charles Gallery - Eastern Market
National Conference of Artists Gallery
DEVELOPMENT and growth
- Downtown Detroit | $1.3 Billion in new or rehabbed construction.
Projects Currently Under Construction.
Detroit Riverfront ($150 million investment), One Kennedy Square ($54 million investment), Garden Lofts at Woodward Place, MGM Grand Detroit Casino ($600 million investment), Motor City Casino ($300 million investment), Rosa Parks Transportation Terminal, Cliff Bells restoration, Detroit Life Building renovation, Blue Cross/Blue Shield renovation ($40 million investment), Asian Village ($5 million investment), Harbortown conversion and development ($200 million investment), Riverfront Towers conversion, Grinnell Place Lofts, E & B Brewery Lofts, Elloitt Building Lofts, 1001 Woodward Condominiums, Guardian Building renovation and parking garage ($25 million investment), Madison Theater renovation, Vinton Building redevelopment ($6 million investment), Iodent Building Lofts and the opening of numerous boutiques, restuarants, clubs and bars.
Detroit International Riverfront | @Water Lofts
Planned Projects.
Book Cadillac renovation ($150 million investment), Broderick Tower renovation and apartments, Lafayette Building renovation and condos ($40 million investment), Lafer Building Lofts ($15 million investment), Chene Park East Development ($40 million), Chene Park West Development ($50 million), Cadillac Square Renovations, Grand River Avenue streetscapes, Eddystone Condominiums, The Park Condominiums, Michigan Avenue streetscapes, Public Dock and Terminal Project and Greektown Casino ($250 million investment).
Detroit International Riverfront | Chene Park East Development
Proposed Projects.
Hudson's Block development, Statler/Tuller/United Artists Block development, Monroe Block development, Fine Arts Building development, GM River East development, DEGC Rivertown developments and the Uniroyal site development.
Click to learn more about Downtown, neighborhood and regional developments.
Visit Model D Media for a thorough guide to Detroit developments.
Detroit International Riverfront | Chene Park West Development
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And Development Momentum Continues in Detroit's neighborhoods and across the region.
Developments by Neighborhood.
Corktown Detroit features numerous historic home renovations, appropriate infill construction and loft rehabbing opportunities.
Click for a Corktown development guide.
Midtown Detroit is experiencing a boom in residential loft, townhome and infill construction.
Click for a Midtown development guide.
New Center Detroit, Detroit's second downtown, is home to numerous large corporations, new and rehabbed loft construction and a burgeoning dining and entertainment scene.
Click for a New Center development guide.
TechTown Detroit is home to a collection of cutting edge industries whose products have the capability to transform our region's economy.
Royal Oak's Main North Lofts | $50 million investment
Photo Copyright Joseph Freed and Associates
Developments by City.
Dearborn is experiencing a rebirth. Central to that rebirth are developments featuring new retail, town homes and commercial developments.
Ferndale, funky and fabulous, is home to numerous new and unique boutiques, restaurants and pubs.
Click for a guide to new businesses in Ferndale.
Mt. Clemens' downtown is growing with the addition of new lofts, restaurants and boutiques.
Click for a Mt. Clemens development guide.
Royal Oak is home to numerous new loft-style condo developments and a rejuvenated downtown featuring national chain retailers and restaurants.
WANT more?
- City Living Detroit -- The ultimate resource guide to Detroit living, City Living Detroit provides you with up-to-date information regarding Detroit's booming loft, condo and single family home scene. For more information visit citylivingdetroit.com.
- Downtown Detroit Partnership, "downtown LIVING" -- The online link to downtown Detroit lofts, condos, co-ops, apartments, and neighborhoods.. For more information visit downtownpartnership.org.
- Build Detroit -- Build Detroit is public information campaign led by the office of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to help inform citizens about disruptions caused by construction. For more information visit builddetroit.org
- Woodward Avenue Action Association -- WA3 is a Michigan nonprofit corporation working to enhance and improve the visual, economic, functional and historic character of Woodward Avenue through a local and regional effort. Visit their new website www.woodwardavenue.org
- Campus Martius Park --The newly opened Campus Martius Park offers skating in the shadow of Detroit's skyline in its public skating rink, along with gardens, art, monuments and stages for live performances. It is at the center of a five block, mixed use redevelopment effort which includes Compuware's new headquarters, the new Kennedy Square office building, the downtown Borders bookstore and the Hard Rock Cafe.
- Central Business District -- Downtown Detroit. Our collective heart. It's strength is our strength. Home to over 1200 new loft units; 17,000 new office workers; billions of dollars of economic investment, Downtown continues to be a key player in the region's economy, culture and future.
MotorCity Permanent Casino | $300 million investment
One Kennedy Square Development | $54 million investment | Photo Copyright of Neumann/Smith and Associates
World renowned designer Al Wissam opens new flagship store on East Dearborn
Guardian Building Renovation and Garage | $25 million investment
Woodward Ave Streetscape Renderings
Greektown Casino Proposed Hotel Addition | $250 million investment
Renovation of former Montgomery Ward's in East Dearborn
Lofts at 55 West Canfield | $10 million investment
Troy's Monarch Condominiums | $50 million investment
Detroit's Campus Martius Planned Developmen
Downtown Warren | "Michigan's 21st Century Urban Experience"
New Streetscapes in Dearborn
Detroit's Garden Lofts | $15 million investment
Detroit's Carlton Lofts | $15 million investment
Detroit's Eddystone Lofts | Historical Renovation
Detroit's Grinnell Place Lofts | Historical Renovation