DETROIT | Development & Construction: Motown Lowdown

[The North One]

I thought tower center was demolished recently? Unless I'm imagining this.

[hybrydy]

new Hudson's render...no source tho



https://www.reddit.com/r/Detroit/com...s_site_render/

[subterranean]

Originally Posted by hybrydy

new Hudson's render...no source tho



https://www.reddit.com/r/Detroit/com...s_site_render/

That is from Burohappold's web site. If you go to the tower's thread in SSP, the North One was the first to post this. He found it from a google image search.

[detroit_alive]

Originally Posted by DetroitSky

9155 Woodward Avenue. No idea whats going on here, but there has been activity the past week or so.

This is a demolition. The building is about 1/3 gone as of this morning.

[DetroitSky]

Originally Posted by detroit_alive

This is a demolition. The building is about 1/3 gone as of this morning.

Yeah, I saw that yesterday. I hope something is built on that site soon.

[DetroitSky]

Detroit City Fieldhouse opens after renovations

The former City Sports Center is now home to the Detroit City Fieldhouse, complete with new fields and a club house. Leagues started earlier this month, and a grand opening is scheduled for October 27.

Detroit City FC and the city held a ribbon cutting on Monday, and talked about how the group’s $40,000 Motor City Match grant award helped them fully open sooner than expected. Todd Kropp, co-owner of the Fieldhouse, said that initially they thought it would take several phases to get the work completed, but the $40,000 grant helped to solidify the project and get the Fieldhouse fully open on time.

Work is finishing up on the Detroit City Club House upstairs between the two fields. A bar and restaurant will soon open here—it will be open to the public, not just for those using the field. A small club shop is also located behind the bar.

Atlanta-based Poke Burri bringing pizza- and doughnut-shaped sushi to Detroit

We're looking in Detroit right now; we don't have the actual location yet," said Chan, who is working with locally-based franchisee Mohamad Atwi, who works in the automotive industry. "I really like the areas around Flowers of Vietnam, Mabel Gray, Grey Ghost ... I'm going to be trying to scout around there."

"We are essentially hoping to open in three to six months," he said.

Bucharest Grill’s Biggest Ever Location Opens Downtown Tonight [Updated]

At 130 seats, the downtown location of Bucharest will be the casual Detroit-based chain’s largest restaurant to date. Tarasov, who owns the Columbia Street building, is also introducing something new but entirely fitting for Bucharest — a bar. The location will feature approximately 21 different beers pouring from 24 taps. The beer menu is comprised of selections from local and regional breweries including Batch Brewing Company, Bell’s, Brew Detroit, and Atwater, as well as domestics like Budweiser and Miller.

Corktown’s Detroit Barbers Opens Coffee Bar on Upper Level

Owners of Detroit Barbers Barbershop and Brand, Chad and Jamie Buchanan, have expanded their Corktown location to include an independent coffee bar, Lucky Detroit, on the shop’s second level.

Now open, Lucky Detroit offers custom beverages including espressos, lattes, pour-overs, mochas, chai, and specialty offerings made with handcrafted syrups and local ingredients.

[LMich]

Originally Posted by The North One

I thought tower center was demolished recently? Unless I'm imagining this.

You have to be, because there are recent pictures of the complex in all the media reporting on this.

BTW, posting the new leaked Hudson rendering:



This is very professionally done, so I imagine that it's at least an official mock-up. Of course, they are still not done designing the thing.

[SupaK]

I didn't notice at first glance, but the addition for the back of One Campus Martius building is rendered as well.

[LMich]

It's been rendered into other one's that also show One Campus Martius:

[DetroitSky]

Logistics company mulls Detroit operations with 300 employees near Corktown

A growing Chicago-based third-party logistics company may open a new facility in Detroit employing up to 300 people.

Coyote Logistics LLC is considering whether it will spend $3.6 million to create the new facility at 1700 W. Fort St. in a mixed-use building near the Corktown neighborhood owned by Dan Gilbert, the billionaire mortgage and real estate mogul, according to Otie McKinley, media and communications manager for the Michigan Economic Development Corp.

The Michigan Strategic Fund board on Tuesday approved a $1.5 million Michigan Business Development Program grant for the possible project. The company, founded in 2006, is also considering locating the facility in Denver; if it chooses that city instead of Detroit, the grant would not be awarded.

MGM Grand Detroit adds frozen daiquiri bar with 32 ounce cups

MGM Grand Detroit is bringing a little Las Vegas kitsch to Motown with the debut of 32 Degrees, a new bar serving giant frozen drinks inside the casino.

[DetroitSky]

Pewabic debuts new tile studio, its first physical expansion since 1912

Historic Pewabic Pottery on East Jefferson held a ceremony today to officially unveil its first physical expansion since 1912. The Maxine and Stuart Frankel Pewabic Tile Studio adds necessary production space for the ceramics-maker, and adds a fresh, contemporary look to the historic site.

Designed by inFORM Studio and built by Sachse Construction, the $1.1 million addition beautifully highlights how to add on to historic architecture. Todd Sachse told Curbed that the 2,500-square-foot addition shows how to blend function and form; inside, the space is open and concrete—an ideal workspace for the makers. Outside is all about form; gaps in white bricks bring in light, while iridescent tiles show off the historic pottery.

Sahara Restaurant & Grill to open first Detroit location in The District Detroit

Olympia Development of Michigan joins the award-winning Sahara Restaurant & Grill to announce that the local favorite will bring its unique Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors The District Detroit by opening its first location in the city next year. The 4,500-square-foot space will be in the retail space now under construction at the Little Caesars world headquarters campus expansion on Columbia Street.

[DetroitSky]

Antietam's Gratiot Avenue space resurrected as seafood, burger restaurant

Le Culture Cafe is leasing from Greg Holm, owner of the Detroit buildings and restaurant Antietam, Holm confirmed to Crain's. He said in a message he is still looking to sell his property on Gratiot, but did not respond to a question on price.

The incoming restaurant's owner, Drew Matthews, said he's aiming for a Nov. 9 opening. He deferred additional comment to a chef who wasn't immediately available.

Le Culture is taking up around 2,000 square feet across the ground floor of both storefronts.

High-end steakhouse to open in Northville as it scouts downtown Detroit spot

He said he has had his eye on downtown Detroit for the past 20-25 years and, now that it's on the come-up, he's ready to buy in.

"We are looking downtown and waiting for the right situation," he said, citing proximity and similarities between Detroit and Cleveland as reasons why he thinks the move would be successful.

Saccone said he has "not found the right site so far" and the timeline for opening a Detroit location depends on "what we find" in terms of real estate.

[DetroitSky]

Alumnus of Detroit’s WSU Donates $5M to College of Engineering

The 8,000-square-foot N. Rachmale Foundation Structures and Materials Laboratory is expected to be completed in 2020 and will provide civil engineering students and faculty opportunities to engage in large-scale, real-world structures and materials testing projects.

Structures and materials testing is essential to verify and understand the behavior of key infrastructure components such as bridges, roads, and buildings.

Because WSU’s on-campus civil engineering testing facilities have restricted access to the large trucks needed to transport products like steel and concrete bridge girders, bridge decks, pipes, and steel and fiber-reinforced polymer rebar, the College of Engineering has been unable to pursue projects involving key civil structural components.

YumVillage to join Baobab Fare on the same block in Detroit's New Center

When it opens in early 2019, YumVillage will function as a fast-casual restaurant with walk-up counter service. The new kitchen will allow him to expand on his popular food truck items to include soups and salads. The addition of fryers means diners can expect Afro-Caribbean takes on fried chicken and seafood, too.

Ihentuge said he plans to add a beer and wine component with both also offered to-go but is still finalizing a deal on a liquor license.

He also sees food delivery as a major component of the business.

Marijuana dispensary to expand into southwest Detroit

The Reef, short for reefer, is a procurement center at 6640 Eight Mile, one of many along that road. The company is expanding to historic 174 S. Clark, a 1906 building that has housed offices for the Detroit Copper and Brass Rolling Mills Co., the port authority and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.

The company signed an indefinite lease in August and is investing more than $3 million into the three-floor, approximately 24,000-square-foot building to house a speakeasy-inspired dispensary. It also would provide space for the company to expand into processing and cultivating marijuana, subject to state licensing approval.

"The profit margins are way higher when we grow it ourselves," Hasan said.

He said the new location, yet to be named, would employ about 80 people and be inspired by the 1920s. The Reef plans to use the old safes in the building to store product and have a VIP room for limited products. It also hopes to make the door that separates the dispensary's lobby from the "budroom," where customers select and purchase their cannabis, a revolving bookshelf.

^Though a controversial use of the building, I'd rather see a renovated and fully used building than an underutilized or entirely unused building in any part of the city.

[seabee1526]

So...now someone needs to come up with a plan for the areas between Randolf / Brush / Lafayette / Fort and the two wedges between Adams / Washington / Park / Clifford. I guess while I'm at it Bagley / Times Square / Grand River / Cass.

[shawring]

Does anyone have any update on the groundbreaking for the Monroe Blocks, I have seen and heard they are closing the parking lot in the beginning of November, I have see they are starting the extension of one campus martius

Anyone know ?

[Detroit1995]

*itches neck*

Y'all got any more of them DetroitSky photo updates?

[DetroitSky]

Originally Posted by Detroit1995

*itches neck*

Y'all got any more of them DetroitSky photo updates?

I was going to wait a few more days, but I might as well post them now. This might be the last longer update until spring. I'll have less daylight to shoot photos and decent weather to walk in soon, but I'll do my best.

September 23


The Fort Shelby had some facade cleaning done.

Book Tower fire escape replacement and facade power washing.

The Traver Building has had work being done on its interior the past few months.


Shinola Hotel's activated alley.


Shinola Hotel annex building


David Stott's residential lobby on Griswold


Living Waters Yoga coming soon to the Griswold Street storefront in The Griswold.

September 25

Book Tower's base.


The Farwell

September 26


James Scott Mansion.


Preliminary One Campus Martius addition work.


Book Tower.

A reminder of how dirty the Book's facade was. This is a portion of the northwest facade, which as of late September had not been power washed yet.


Trust Cocktails & Shareables opened recently in the former Bankers Trust Company Building.


220 W. Congress Street renovation.


1415 Trumbull. Formerly abandoned, it has been renovated to house Red Cross.


2600 Cochrane Street, North Corktown. I posted about this one months ago. It seems like more work has been done on it.

October 2
Hamtramck:


2747 Caniff. I believe this is going to be a mosque.

11361 Jos. Campau.


High Dive bar, 11474 Jos. Campau.


11633 Jos. Campau storefront work.


Barter restaurant, 11601 Jos. Campau.


11360 Jos. Campau.


Former Shoppers World renovation

October 2
Detroit:


139 Cadillac Square


2540 Rosa Parks Boulevard, North Corktown. Not the best photo. This used to be an abandoned gas station. Not sure what the future plans are.


3546 W. Vernor Highway. Formerly a surface parking lot.

Cass & York model in their salesroom at the Fisher Building.

October 6


The Ferguson Building's base has been renovated to have a large storefront and a residential entrance.


Element Detroit base


The Fyfe has recently added gold lettering that says "The Fyfe Apartments" on Adams and "Foxtown Market" on Woodward. Looks good. The inside of Foxtown is pretty nice too.


Levin US Courthouse work continues.

October 7

These were taken within a few blocks of each other during Open Streets.


1986 Scotten Street


4430 W. Vernor Highway


Alliance Catholic Credit Union Detroit Branch. Opening soon at 5459 West Vernor.

October 11


Baltimore Station


Woodward and W. Milwaukee


Urbanum Furniture and the new Supino's Pizza location next door.


Baobab Fare restaurant on Woodward in Woodward Grand.


1753 Trumbull


That building on Alfred Street next to the former Thorn Apple Valley building in Eastern Market. Still have no idea what it is. Probably a cold storage facility or something.


Wolverine Packing Co.


229-233 Leicester Ct.


9148 Oakland Street


This mostly vacant building on Woodward and Victor in downtown Highland Park recently had its metal siding removed. No idea what future plans are.


Cakes & Shakes is opening soon at 13806 Woodward in downtown Highland Park. There also appears to be a woman's clothing store opening soon on the second floor of this same building.

October 13


Work being done at Hibbard Apartments on E. Jefferson.


8109 E. Jefferson Avenue

October 16


WCCCD Downtown Campus expansion


WSU Data Center


Cass Cadillac

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Detroit Pistons Performance Center


457 E. Kirby Street


City Modern townhomes just north of the Ransom Gillis House.


2700 John R Street foundation work at City Modern. This is going to be one of the 6 floor flats buildings.

October 19


3106 Bellevue Street


2915 Mount Elliott Street

October 22


Detroit Life Building's completed new cornice.


Columbia Street infill between Detroit Life and the Fox.


Himelhoch Apartments' storefront work.


1508 Woodward


Work is finally occuring on Canelle Patisserie, on Grand River and Griswold.


Tirana Grille in Briggs Houze.


This liquor store on Henry between Cass and Clifford is being turned into ZZ's Market & Grill. Looks like its going to be a little more upscale than before.

October 29


Batch Brewing Co. on E. Grand Boulevard in Milwaukee Junction.


Baltimore Station 2


5700 Woodward Avenue


Columbia Street


City Club Apartments CBD Detroit is up to the third floor.


The Corner


The Robertson


W. Elizabeth Street. Four buildings are visible under construction on former parking lots or empty land. The Crawford is on the left, the Robertson on the right with 2100 Trumbull visible past it, and The Corner ends the street.


8th Street Row


2100 Trumbull


UFO Factory reopened on October 26. It looks much better than it did before closing.


Checker Building


2120 Trumbull


Checker Alley


Tiger Towns at The Corner


Alley from W. Elizabeth to Checker Alley. On the right is The Robertson. On the left is 2100 Trumbull, UFO Factory's new fenced in patio, 2120 Trumbull, and the Checker Building deadends the view.


The Crawford


Henry Glover House


440 Alfred Street, City Modern


Patterson Terrace. Workers were on site when I took this.


The Kelemen


St. Rita Apartments


Cleaned terra cotta at St. Rita.


Quaker Apartments, 30 E. Philadelphia. Notice the new windows going in.

[subterranean]

If SSP has a front page, your updates deserve to be there. Thanks.

[uaarkson]

I came.

[Detroit1995]

Oh my bad DetroitSky! I wasn't mad or anything, I was making a reference to that old Dave Chappelle skit. Sorry if I made you feel rushed.

As always, great job and thanks for the update!