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Piquette Flats

Neighborhood

Milwaukee Junction

Address

411 Piquette Avenue

Project Type

Residential

Construction Type

Rehab

Original Date Built

1920

Total Size

108,000 SF

RESIDENTIAL

161 Units

Parking

192 Spaces

The redevelopment of 411 Piquette into Piquette Flats presents an opportunity to preserve the property’s history, expand its legacy, and be an engine of growth in Milwaukee Junction.

Next to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant and part of a National Historic District, the site is considered one of the most significant automotive heritage sites in the world. After sitting largely vacant for a number of years, the 108,000-square-foot property is being reimagined as 161 affordable loft-style studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Piquette Flats offers authentic loft living in a fully renovated historic building just blocks from a growing number of restaurants and shops along Woodward and Grand Boulevard.

 

Stage of Development

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

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.

Refinance

The owner may choose to re-finance or sell the developed property.
Exterior of 411 Piquette

The development sits at the corner of Piquette Ave. and Beaubien St. in Milwaukee Junction.

History: The Studebaker Corporation purchased the Piquette Avenue Plant from Ford Motor Company in 1911 and built the Studebaker Detroit Service Building alongside it in 1920.  The complex manufactured vehicles until 1933. Other owners of 411 Piquette have included Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M), The Cadillac Overall Company, The Heritage Investment Company, and General Linen & Uniform Service. The Platform acquired the property in March 2017.

Community Engagement: The Platform is committed to developing in a way that honors and contributes to Detroit’s social and physical fabric, creating places and spaces that bring people together. We seek to engage all stakeholders – local community and economic development organizations, civic and community leaders, and neighboring businesses and residents. We listen to the needs of communities to plan thoughtful and relevant developments that make Detroit a great place to live.

Design Excellence: The design intention at 411 Piquette is to celebrate its industrial heritage and open-column structure while introducing design improvements that create spaces for people and add amenities to the building.

In the Neighborhood: Ford Piquette Avenue Museum, Chroma, Milwaukee Caffé, Kiesling, Oak & Reel, Freya, Dragonfly, Vault of Midnight, The Gathering Coffee Co., Nextspace, By Popular Demand, Howrani Studios, Submerge Record Distribution, Bucharest Grill, Time Will Tell, Crème Brulee, Supino Pizzeria, Joe Louis Southern Kitchen, Yumvillage, Baobab Fare, Ferne Detroit, Urbanum, Jam Handy, Tangent Gallery, Michigan Urban Farming Initiative

Transit: Bus #042; Q-line Station: Amsterdam; MoGo Station: E Bethune St & Brush St

Location

Press

Michigan Strategic Fund OKs $5M loan for old Studebaker site

September 27th, 2022

$37.3 million project to turn old Studebaker site into apartments

June 13th, 2022

Studebaker building to get $37.3 million redevelopment into Piquette Flats

June 13th, 2022
More articles →

Collaborators

Kraemer Design Group Architect
Giffels Webster Civil Engineer
PCI General Contractor
iDS MEP Engineer
Resurget Engineering Structural Engineer
PM Environmental Environmental Engineer
Beztak Property Management & Leasing

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