• New mixed-use development brings 42 affordable senior apartments, commercial space and new neighborhood investment to Grand River corridor

Mayor Mary Sheffield, developers, community partners and neighborhood residents today celebrated a new chapter of investment on Grand River Avenue with the completion of Minock Park Place, a mixed-use development bringing affordable senior housing and commercial space to Detroit’s Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood. The ribbon cutting marked a milestone for senior housing, corridor revitalization and continued neighborhood growth.

Located on Grand River Avenue at the site of a former long-vacant IHOP restaurant, Minock Park Place brings 42 new affordable apartments for seniors age 55 and older, along with 5,400 square feet of commercial space designed to support neighborhood-serving retail and small business activity along one of northwest Detroit’s key corridors.

The development includes 36 one-bedroom apartments and six two-bedroom apartments for low- to moderate-income seniors, along with 2,500 square feet of shared outdoor space for residents.

“Minock Park Place reflects the kind of neighborhood investment Detroit residents deserve,” said Mayor Mary Sheffield. “This project turns a long-vacant site into affordable homes for seniors, new commercial space and new opportunity along the Grand River corridor. It is about making sure Detroit’s growth includes the people and neighborhoods that have always been the heart of this city.”

Developed by Cinnaire Solutions in partnership with the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation, Minock Park Place is part of broader efforts to strengthen Grandmont Rosedale through affordable housing, commercial corridor investment and resident-centered neighborhood revitalization. The project was supported by the Strategic Neighborhood Fund, a citywide initiative launched by the City of Detroit and Invest Detroit to guide investment in parks, streetscapes, commercial corridors and housing in Detroit neighborhoods.

“For decades, GRDC has worked to preserve and strengthen Grandmont Rosedale as a community of opportunity,” said Michael Randall, executive director of the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation. “Minock Park Place reflects that mission. It provides quality affordable homes for seniors while bringing new activity, new possibilities and new investment to Grand River.” 

Minock Park Place is the first affordable senior housing community in Grandmont Rosedale and represents a significant investment in housing choice for longtime residents who want to remain connected to the neighborhood.

“For over 30 years, Cinnaire’s purpose has centered on investing in people and places to transform communities,” said Christopher Laurent, President of Cinnaire Solutions. “Minock Park Place is a powerful example of what can happen when public, private and nonprofit partners come together around a shared vision. We are proud to work with GRDC, the City of Detroit, MSHDA, Invest Detroit and the surrounding community to deliver affordable housing and commercial space that will serve Grandmont Rosedale for years to come. We're particularly grateful to work in concert with neighborhood and help it build capacity to design its future.”

City leaders said the project also reflects Detroit’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that neighborhood growth includes housing that remains accessible to residents at a range of incomes.

“Affordable housing is about more than building units. It is about creating stability, opportunity and long-term neighborhood strength,” said Julie Schneider, director of the City of Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department. “Minock Park Place brings much-needed senior housing to Grandmont Rosedale while helping activate a key commercial corridor. This is the kind of thoughtful, place-based development that supports both residents and the surrounding community.”

The project also advances the goals of the Strategic Neighborhood Fund, which has supported neighborhood framework plans and targeted investments across 10 Detroit neighborhoods since its launch in 2016. In Grandmont Rosedale, Huntington Bank serves as the corporate partner supporting SNF’s work to strengthen the neighborhood through investments in housing, commercial corridors, public spaces and other resident-informed priorities. The fund focuses on leveraging public, philanthropic and private investment in four key areas: parks, streetscapes, commercial corridors and single-family housing, with plans guided by resident input.

“The Strategic Neighborhood Fund is creating lasting impact by driving equitable development in Detroit,” said Jermaine Ruffin, senior vice president, neighborhoods, Invest Detroit. “Minock Park Place brings much-needed senior housing and new retail space to Grand River, helping ensure Detroiters can live, work and thrive in their communities.”

“MSHDA is proud to support developments that combine affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization and long-term community stability,” said Amy Hovey, executive director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. “Minock Park Place expands housing options for seniors while contributing to the continued momentum in Grandmont Rosedale.”

“We are grateful to help enrich the lives of residents in the Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood,” said Liliana Gonzalez, development manager for Cinnaire Solutions. “The best development is place-based development, and this work is too important to do alone. We are proud to partner with GRDC, the City of Detroit, MSHDA, Invest Detroit and neighborhood residents to bring Minock Park Place to life.” 

About Cinnaire

Cinnaire, the parent company of Cinnaire Solutions, is a nonprofit financial partner that supports affordable housing developments, community revitalization and economic development through creative investments, loans and real estate development services. Since 1993, Cinnaire has invested billions of dollars to support affordable housing communities, commercial space and community development initiatives across its footprint. In its mission to change lives and transform neighborhoods into thriving communities, Cinnaire has helped create or retain jobs, support affordable apartment homes and spur economic impact. To learn more, visit cinnaire.com.

About Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation

Grandmont Rosedale is a community of opportunity that draws a diverse array of people from across the region to shop, eat, start a business, buy a home and build community. The Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the Grandmont Rosedale communities of northwest Detroit. GRDC has organized a wide range of community improvement programs designed to help the community prosper as a place to live, work and play. To learn more, visit grandmontrosedale.com.

About Invest Detroit

Invest Detroit is a mission-driven nonprofit lender, investor and partner that supports business and real estate projects that ignite economic growth in Detroit and the region. Its goal is to increase density and job opportunities in a way that is strategic and inclusive. To learn more, visit InvestDetroit.com.