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Blue Bird Inn lands $1.9M grant for historic preservation

Keeping Detroit's music legacy alive

July 3, 2024 by Robin Runyan

Before and after: The historic restoration of Michigan Central Station

Detroit has waited decades for this

June 3, 2024 by Robin Runyan

Former Chinatown building, owned by Olympia, demolished in Cass Corridor

Another building falls to the Ilitches

August 1, 2023 by Robin Runyan

Detroit open threads

Open thread: What's your favorite historic Detroit building?

An Art Deco skyscraper, or a well-designed gem in the neighborhoods?

March 13, 2023 by Robin Runyan

First Henry Glover House condos hit the market

After decades of decay, the home has been brought back to life

February 17, 2023 by Robin Runyan

Detroit Development Notes: January 20, 2023

Motown, Yamasaki, and the 313

January 20, 2023 by Robin Runyan

Milwaukee Junction

State funding approved for Studebaker Plant renovation

The historic plant will be turned into housing

September 30, 2022 by Robin Runyan

In Corktown, 3 Victorian houses find new life after extensive rehab

Two apartments are still available for rent

July 1, 2022 by Robin Runyan

Historic Hamtramck Stadium welcomes guests in rededication ceremony

The restoration of the former Negro League stadium is now complete

June 20, 2022 by Robin Runyan

Detroit Development Notes: April 22, 2022

Delays in development and historic markets

April 22, 2022 by Robin Runyan

Milwaukee Junction

Fisher Body 21 up for massive redevelopment

It could bring 400+ apartments to Milwaukee Junction

March 7, 2022 by Robin Runyan

Detroit Development Notes: February 4, 2022

A historic designation in Inkster

February 4, 2022 by Robin Runyan

Historic Woodward Tabernacle lists for $1.8M

The North Woodward Methodist Episcopal Tabernacle was built in 1920

January 31, 2022 by Robin Runyan

Historic Louis Kamper-designed mansion lists for $3.5M

The Indian Village gem also has a 2,800SF carriage house

January 28, 2022 by Robin Runyan

Photos: Inside Lee Plaza before its redevelopment

Take a look inside the long-vacant Art Deco high-rise

January 20, 2022 by Robin Runyan

Lee Plaza takes another step toward redevelopment

Developers received $7 million in Covid relief funding

January 19, 2022 by Robin Runyan

State Fair Grounds

City Council approves Transit Center plan that saves historic buildings

The new Transit Center should be completed by late 2022

November 23, 2021 by Robin Runyan

State Fair Grounds

New Transit Center could include historic State Fairgrounds buildings

Or they could be demoed with a City Council vote

November 21, 2021 by Robin Runyan