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The Developer, Related Olympia Predevelopment Company LLC, which consists of The Related Companies LP and Olympia Development of Michigan LLC, proposes the next phase of development plans in The District Detroit, aimed at attracting and retaining talent and driving forward inclusive economic development in Detroit and Michigan. After an extensive period of community outreach and feedback, the potential development would include the construction and operation of 10 renovated historic or new projects, including 4 mixed-income residential buildings, 4 commercial office buildings and 2 hotels, along with additional open public and green space.
The proposed projects include integrated parking plans, a projected 1,253,000 square feet of commercial office space, 146,000 square feet of retail space, 467 hotel rooms and 695 residential units. At least 20% of the residential units will be available to rent at rates affordable to those earning no more than 50% of Area Median Income, equivalent to an annual salary of $35,800 or less for a two-person household.
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*58 units will be priced for those making between 40-50% AMI
*27 units will be priced for those making between 40-50% AMI
*54 units will be priced for those making between 40-50% AMI
A nine (9) member Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) has been established for this community benefits process. Any Detroit resident who lives in the Impact Area and is over the age of 18 is eligible to serve on the Neighborhood Advisory Council. Members of the NAC are expected to attend all scheduled public meetings during the CBO process: consisting of at least 5 meetings over a period of 2 – 3 months.
NAC Election and Appointment Process: At the December 6th Meeting, Impact Area Residents heard from prospective Neighborhood Advisory Council candidates and elected 2 representatives to the NAC. In accordance with the Community Benefits Ordinance, following the December 6th meeting the three appointing City Council Members as well as the Planning and Development Department have invited additional candidates to fill the remaining positions as shown below.
Term Beginning January 10th, 2023
Congratulations to each of the Neighborhood Advisory Council Members, we truly appreciated your commitment to your neighbors and look forward to the beginning of your service on January 10th. 2023.
Please see below for the full Community Benefits public meeting schedule for the District Detroit.
Click to download the CBO Meeting Notice Mailed to Impact Area Residents in 2022
The public CBO Meetings took place from November 2022 until February 2023. The meetings began at 6:00 PM and took place at the Cass Technical High School Auditorium - 2501 Second Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 with an option to participate remotely via Zoom.
The following meetings take place via Zoom unless otherwise noted.
The project Impact Area contains all of Census Tracts 5207, 5225, and 5173, as well as a portion of Census Tract 5172 in the City of Detroit. As shown on the map, this area is bounded by Martin Luther King Blvd. and Mack Ave. to the north, I-75 and I-375 to the east, Macomb St., Monroe St., and Michigan Ave. to the south, and M-10 to the west. The Impact Area includes parts or all of the following neighborhoods: Downtown, Midtown, Brush Park, Brewster Homes, and Douglass.
Statement from Mayor Mike Duggan -
Nov. 19th 2024
The 2024 District Detroit Annual Update Meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm for sign in and
Aaron Goodman
Manager - Community Benefits Ordinance (313) 224-3577 [email protected]Edwina King
Associate Director - Legislative Affairs & Equitable Development 3132249119 [email protected]