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Some of the elements of the buildings seem like a homage to Mid-Century Modern designs.

Ilitches to add 686 residences near new Detroit arena
Louis Aguilar , The Detroit News. May 26, 2017.



150 Bagley





One 11 West





The Alhambra





The American





Arena Lofts





The Eddystone on Sproat





Four long vacant buildings owned by the Ilitch family will be redeveloped as a part of their grand ambitions to overhaul 50 blocks of the city that will be anchored by the new Little Caesars Arena.

The four historic buildings, along with two new structures, was described as the largest residential development in the city in over two decades. The six developments add up to 686 residential units, with 139 of those units reserved for “affordable housing.”

“We are keeping the best of our history, while we build the rest of our future,” said Mayor Mike Duggan at the Friday announcement.

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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/bus...oit/102186632/