- Mayor Mary Sheffield joins partners to celebrate next phase of Corktown transformation with 188 new mixed-income housing units
- Project replaces former Clement Kern Gardens development with high quality, deeply affordable housing
- Developments supported with funding from a portion of $35 million federal Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant
Together, the three developments will bring 188 new residential housing units to Corktown, including more than 150 affordable homes supported through the City by a portion of Detroit’s $35 million federal Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant and broader neighborhood revitalization strategy.
Fifth Third Bank (formerly Comerica Bank) and Citizens Bank are also providing funding for the developments. These phases are part of the ongoing redevelopment of the former Clement Kern Gardens site and reflect the City’s commitment to ensuring longtime residents can continue to live in one of Detroit’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.
“Corktown is growing as fast as any neighborhood in the city, which is a good thing, but it also means more rent pressures for longtime residents,” said Mayor Sheffield. “That’s why we have made it a priority to invest heavily in new and more affordable housing so working families and seniors in Corktown can continue to live here and benefit from that progress.”…