Here are a few of the stories we're reading this week:
New tenants in Eastern Market
iHeartMedia will set up shop in a building currently being renovated in Eastern Market. The building stands at Orleans and Adelaide, and buildout could be completed in May. They'll move sales and production to the building, and shows like Mojo in the Morning will broadcast from it. Other plans for the building include a possible art gallery and a Mediterranean restaurant on the second floor. Crain's
Patterson Terrace comes back
A property in Brush Park many thought could be demolished is seeing new life. Apartments at Patterson Terrace, on the corner of Erskine and John R, could come online for rent this spring. Ramiz Almass owns four of the seven units and is close to a deal for the other three. The building was like a shell, destroyed by fire and vacancy, and the interior has been completely rebuilt. Some have added penthouse floors. One of the vacant units had a tunnel under it. (anyone know the story there?) Rents would start at $2,500 for a one-bedroom. Detroit Free Press (paywall)
Construction work already at Joe Louis site
We did not see this coming so soon. Kirk Pinho reports that site work has started at the riverfront property of the former Joe Louis Arena. Sterling Group owns the land, and while initial foundation work is permitted, the building work isn't finalized yet. Earlier plans called for a 500-unit, 24-story apartment tower. More on this hopefully soon. Crain's
The case for green space
Sometimes green space can be linked to gentrification in urban areas, often leading to displacement. But that's not always the case. Detroit is listed as an example of greenways done the right way in ArchDaily. Community engagement in the earlier stages of planning can lead to benefits for everyone involved. The Dequindre Cut, the Ella Fitzgerald Park, and the upcoming Joe Louis Greenway are cited in the piece. ArchDaily
