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Renaissance Center Rendering

 

 

Under Detroit’s Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO) the following proposed projects qualify as a Tier 1 CBO Development 

Bedrock Detroit and General Motors propose to redevelop the Renaissance Center, and the surrounding east riverfront, reimagining more than 40 acres of underutilized land into a mixed-use neighborhood that better connects the city to the Detroit River. It combines the adaptive reuse of the Renaissance Center with the new development of over 10 additional parcels to create a district that will include 934 new mixed-income residential units, more than 470,000 square feet of retail, entertainment, dining, and community recreation space, in addition to a renewed 858-room hotel with meeting rooms, event facilities, and an observation deck. Approximately 17 acres of new civic space, including parks, plazas, waterfront greens, and a newly constructed marina, will strengthen public access to the river while creating new destinations for residents and visitors. Other amenities include 675,000 square feet of modernized office space, over 3,700 parking spaces to support future growth, and improved pedestrian connections to the Detroit Riverwalk.

Together, these investments will transform an underutilized Renaissance Center and vacant surface lots into an active year-round waterfront destination that supports new housing, jobs, recreation, tourism, water access, and long-term economic growth.  

The Developers seek governmental and requisite board approvals prior to the end of the fourth quarter 2026 with a goal to commence the first phase of the projects in 2027.  

 

Important Project Resources

  • Subscribe for Project Updates
  • Register for CBO Public Meetings
  • Email the NAC directly at: [email protected]
  • View Project Frequently Asked Questions
  • Access the CBO Documents and Resources Folder
  • Download the Project’s CBO Public Notice
  • Visit Bedrock Detroit’s East Riverfront Project Page at drf.dev for information on additional engagement opportunities and to take the project survey 

 

Schedule of CBO Meetings


Please note that this schedule might change and any updates will be provided below

Register for all meetings at: https://bit.ly/rencen-cbo

Meetings will begin at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 for registration and refreshments) and take place at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center - Erma Henderson, 13th Floor – 2 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48226 with an option to view the meetings remotely via Zoom.  

 

 

 

 

Renaissance Center – East Riverfront Project CBO Impact Area  

The project Impact Area contains all of Census Tracts 5171 and 5172 and parts of 5165. As shown on the map, this area is bounded by E. Jefferson Ave., E. Lafayette St. and the Fisher Fwy (I-75) to the north, the Chrysler Fwy (I-375), Orleans St., McDougall St., and Joseph Campau St. to the east, the Detroit River to the south, and Woodward Ave. to the west. The Impact Area includes parts of the following neighborhoods: Downtown, Greektown, Rivertown and, Lafayette Park

 

Ren Cen Impact Area Updated

 

Neighborhood Advisory Council

A nine (9) member Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) will be 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 CBO Meeting on September 1 2026,  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 September 1, 2026 meeting the three appointing City Council Members as well as the Planning and Development Department invited additional nominated candidates to fill the remaining positions as shown below.  

Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) Members


Term beginning September 15, 2026

  • Teron Haynes Jr. - Elected by Impact Area Residents
  • Gail Perry-Mason - Elected by Impact Area Residents
  • Aloshia Jackson- Appointed by Council Member Renata Miller
  • Jamaine Dickens (Chair) - Appointed by Council President Pro Tempore Coleman A. Young II
  • Linda Middlebrooks-Talbot - Appointed by Council Member Mary Waters
  • Catherine Cheung (Vice-Chair Project Management) - Appointed by Planning & Development
  • Deirdre Jackson - Appointed by Planning & Development
  • Jeff Mastej (Parliamentarian) - Appointed by Planning & Development
  • Bernard Morgan II (Vice-Chair of Community Engagement) - Appointed by Planning & Development

  • Patrice Love – Alternate Member Appointed by the Neighborhood Advisory Council 

    Note that as of September 15th, NAC Alternate Steven Lavrenz informed the NAC and Planning and Development that he needed to resign his position due to health/family reason.

    Email the NAC directly at: [email protected] 

  • Request for Input Related to Project Impacts and Community Benefits: Please send the NAC specific proposal, ideas, and best practices in your area of expertise and advocacy by September 30, 2026.

 

Congratulations to each of the Neighborhood Advisory Council Members, we truly appreciate your commitment to your neighbors!

 

Additional Resources

 

Additional NAC Meetings

Thursday, October 8, 2026 -  Follow up meeting with DEGC to answer additional NAC members' questions about tax incentives and financial impact of the Renaissance Center – East Riverfront Project.

How to Participate in CBO Meetings 

ADVANCE REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED:  
https://bit.ly/rencen-cbo

QR Code Ren Cen CBO Registration

PUBLIC CBO MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON AT THE COLEMAN A. YOUNG MUNICIPAL CENTER – ERMA HENDERSON AUDITORIUM WITH AN OPTION TO WATCH REMOTELY VIA ZOOM

Please note that in person attendance is highly encouraged to fully participate in the CBO Meetings. Zoom participation may be limited due to technical constraints. 

ALL MEETINGS WILL BEGIN AT 6:00PM – DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM FOR REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS

 

Attend In Person

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center (CAYMC)

Erma Henderson Auditorium, 13th Floor

2 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48226

Meeting Entrance: Attendees will enter CAYMC from the Randolph Street “Employee” Entrance

  • Attendees are advised to cross E. Jefferson at Randolph St. due to sidewalk closures on the north side of E. Jefferson (click here to view the map). 

Prohibited Items: Please click for the list of items prohibited to be brought into the meeting building

Transit Information: The meeting location is conveniently served by DDOT, SMART, QLine, Detroit People Mover and MoGo Bike Share

Parking: Available at Ford Underground Garage – 30 E. Jefferson Ave.

  • Bring your parking ticket to the meeting - validation will be provided to attendees 

 

View Remotely via ZOOM

Register to receive meeting link:  

https://bit.ly/rencen-cbo

Dial by phone: +1 312 626 6799  

Meeting ID: 875 7404 3872

Passcode: 685579  
  

 

How To Request Language Or Accessibility Accommodations

With advance notice of seven calendar days, the City of Detroit will provide interpreter services at public meetings, including language translation and reasonable ADA accommodations. Please contact the Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity Department at 313-224-4950, through the TTY number 711, or email [email protected] to schedule these services.

 

Mediante un aviso previo de siete días calendario, la ciudad de Detroit proporcionará servicios de interpretación en las reuniones públicas, incluida la traducción de idiomas y las adaptaciones razonables de acuerdo con la Ley ADA. Para programar dichos servicios, comuníquese con el Departamento de Derechos Civiles, Inclusión y Oportunidad llamando al 313-224-4950, por medio del número TTY 711, o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] .

 

سوف توفر مدينة ديترويت خدمات الترجمة الفورية في الاجتماعات العامة، إذا تلقينا إشعارًا مسبقًا قبل الاجتماع بسبعة أيام تقويمية أو أكثر، بما في ذلك خدمات الترجمة وتعديلات قانون الأمريكيين ذوي الإعاقة (ADA) المعقولة. ويُرجى التواصل مع "إدارة الحقوق المدنية والدمج والفرص" على الرقم 4950-224-313، أو من خلال رقم الهاتف النصي (TTY) على الرقم 711، أو إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى [email protected]  للحصول على هذه الخدمات.  

 

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