A revitalization project is breathing new life into an east side Detroit neighborhood that’s turning decades-old vacant lots into modern shipping container homes.
This innovative approach not only promotes urban living but also emphasizes sustainability and affordable housing options.
While they may look like homes built from any material, the new residences are crafted from repurposed shipping containers, making them both unique and cost-effective.
Residents like Xavier Xantios, who has lived in the neighborhood since 1978, expressed optimism about the changes.
“It was a nice neighborhood, and I would like to see it go back to that,” Xantios said.
Local resident Kierra Kole noted, “A lot of these spaces have been empty for a long time.”
Kole also highlighted the significance of the development in revitalizing the area.
Located on Ashland Street, the transformation utilizes shipping containers that have traveled the seven seas. Developer Andrew Creamer shared insights on the trend.