Neighborhood
Milwaukee Junction
Address
6402 Woodward Avenue
Project Type
Mixed-Use Residential & Retail
Construction Type
Rehab
Original Date Built
1922 & 1945
Date Complete
Winter 2018
Total Size
27,110 SF
Retail
10,138 SF
Residential
23 Units
Parking
24 Spaces
With long-standing retail neighbors, this corner infill project is especially significant in that it helps to stabilize an important block of Woodward.
Baltimore Station 1 connects two existing long-vacant storefront buildings while introducing new residential options in the heart of the city. Located in Milwaukee Junction, a neighborhood with a legacy of making and manufacturing that is poised for its own rebirth, Baltimore Station 1 along with Baltimore Station 2, revitalizes an important neighborhood intersection of Woodward Avenue and Baltimore Street.
Prior to vacancy, the buildings of Baltimore Station 1 had a rich history as a department store, art supply store, Coney Island, and Caribbean restaurant. This development brings back crucial infill retail on a block that has successful and long-standing retail neighbors. The project offers great connectivity, situated along public transit with a Line stop, buss lines, MOGO bike stations and train station connecting Detroit to Chicago and Toronto at its front door.
Stage of Development ?At the foundation of mentorship is a transparency of knowledge and practice. We choose to share our projects as they unfold – through all parts of the development process.
Pre-Development
A developer sees an opportunity in an existing building or vacant land and tests possible ideas for development to determine if they should commit.
Design
The architect, along with engineers and contractors, collaborate with the developer to create a meaningful plan for construction.
Construction
The general contractor physically brings the design of the architect and engineers to life.
Leasing or Sale
The development is promoted to potential tenants who may be interested in leasing or purchasing available units.
Management
A property-management team manages the on-going daily operations of the development and the tenants.
Re-Financing
The owner may choose to re-finance or sell the developed property.
Interior Rendering
Photo by Ara Howrani
Photo by Ara Howrani
Photo by Jenna Belevender
Photo by Jenna Belevender
On Community Engagement: We reach out to our small business neighbors for conversation and exchange on all projects; Baltimore Station was the first project to do so. We do this to share and test development plans. We also work with community partners to connect local residents with job opportunities from our retail tenants.
On Design Excellence: This adaptive reuse is a new take on an old building. The existing storefront architecture is enhanced with two additional residential stories above. New construction includes a metal panel façade and generous windows that contrasts with the brick façade and connects to the project’s ground-up neighbor, Baltimore Station II.
In the Neighborhood: Wayne State University, College for Creative Studies, Shinola Factory Headquarters, Detroit Creative Corridor Center, Detroit Institute of Arts, Midtown Cultural Center, Motown Museum, Milwaukee Junction, Oakland Avenue Urban Farm, and the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative
Transit: Bus #016, 080, 089, 851; Q-line Station: Baltimore Station; MoGo Station: Second Ave & W Grand Blvd; Amtrak Detroit Station
