Two public housing towers near Belle Isle with a history of poor conditions are on the precipice of a $160 million rehab project.
Why it matters: Preserving affordable housing in high-demand neighborhoods is key to Detroit’s long-term growth — and stability for low-income residents.
State of play: The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) is seeking a development partner to upgrade Sheridan Place I and II, a 409-unit community built in the early 1980s next to Gabriel Richard Park and the Belle Isle bridge.
- Sheridan II will be finished in 2028 and the other tower in 2030, under a preliminary timeline.
What they’re saying: “This is a place that 400-plus Detroiters rely on for housing and it’s well-located. We want to make sure that it’s got the level of improvement to have its life extended for 30 years,” Arthur Jemison, executive director of the DHC, tells Axios…