Spring 2017
Fitzgerald neighborhood’s $4 million-plus project to be led by The Platform, Century Partners
April 5th, 2017
A team has been chosen to take on a more than $4 million neighborhood redevelopment project in northwest Detroit’s Fitzgerald neighborhood after a request for proposal was issued last summer. The project involves rehabilitating 115 vacant homes in the next two years as for-sale and for-rent and affordable and market-rate housing, creating a 2-acre park and landscaping 192 vacant lots.
Open ArticleStrategic Neighborhood Fund Begins Work in Detroit’s Fitzgerald Neighborhood
April 5th, 2017
Mayor Mike Duggan announced a 2-year-long project to revitalize the Fitzgerald neighborhood for the nearly 600 families who live there near Livernois and McNichols. Fitz Forward is a partnership between local development firms Century Partners and The Platform.
Open ArticleHistoric Fisher Building Will Host Flint Eastwood’s “Broke Royalty” Record Release Party April 14
April 5th, 2017
The Fisher Building might be turning into one of the more interesting multipurpose places for fun in the city. Now, Daily Detroit gets word that none other than Flint Eastwood will be having their record release party there.
Open Article22 photos of the Fisher Halfpipe You’ve never seen the Fisher Building like this
April 4th, 2017
When we heard that the Fisher Building arcade would be activated more often as the restoration of the art deco building continues, we never thought we’d see this.
Open ArticleWatch skateboarders inside one of Detroit’s most opulent Art Deco buildings
April 3rd, 2017
In life, there aren’t many chances to watch extreme sports inside a historic Art Deco building, but for a few days in Michigan, visitors can do just that. This week, the Fisher Halfpipe will be on display in downtown Detroit’s famed Fisher Building, attracting spectators to witness pro skateboarders and BMX bike riders perform their gravity-defying sports.
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