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ART CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD

Institutional Development


	College for Creative Studies As a part of the CCS Campus Master Plan, a 630 space parking deck was completed in 1999. The Walter B. Ford II Building, a 100,000 sq. ft. academic building that includes a 300 seat auditorium was completed in 2001. The renovation of two historic properties on Ferry were also completed in 2001. A Third property is now under renovation for additional office space. These properties provide administrative office space, freeing the Art Center Building for additional residential units for the students. Total investment: $50 million.

	The CCS Josephine Ford Sculpture Garden This Sculpture Garden is located along John R on the CCS campus and is a joint venture between the school and the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). It is a two acre park and displays 14 pieces of sculpture from the DIA collection. Total investment: $2 million.

	Detroit Institute of Arts The DIA has now completed an $160 million renovation. The project includes providing an appropriate conservation environment, improving visitor orientation, and increasing program and gallery space. Major features include upgrading mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and the remediation of exterior walls. Total square footage of the expanded space is 50,000 sq. ft. Total investment: $160 million.

	Golightly Preschool A new preschool was recently opened adjacent to Golightly Elementary School. Total investment: $20 million.

	New Detroit Science Center Construction of the New Detroit Science Center’s 65,000 sq. ft. expansion was completed in July 2001. Work included upgraded accessible restrooms, a restaurant and gift store, as well as over 40,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, a Children’s Exploration Center, Cyberspace Technology Lab, a digital dome theater and much more. Total investment: $30 million.

	University Preparatory Academy The rehabilitation of the former Cousins Clinic, located on St. Antoine at Frederick Douglass, into an elementary school is complete. The 45,000 sq. ft. building opened in September 2001 and accommodates 600 students. Total investment: $3.8 million.

	University Preparatory Academy- Math & Science As part of the Detroit Science Center expansion, this new science middle school was contructed on the exisiting parking lot of the structure and houses approx. 470 students from grades 6-8. Construction of the middle school finished in the Summer of 2009, just in time for the 2009-10 school year. The Thompson Foundation was a main supporter of the project, with investments totaling $15 million.

Public Space Improvements

	Hudson’s Art Park Hudson’s "Project Imagine" funded the Hudson's Art Park at Farnsworth and John R. Completed in September 2000, the park includes flowering trees, flowerbeds, seating and a commissioned sculpture for the center of the plaza. Total investment: $140,000.

	Mack and Warren Median Enhancement Program Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, and the University Cultural Center Association collaborated to increase the size and number of flower beds on Mack, Warren, Anthony Wayne and St. Antoine Avenues. Funded in part by the Hudson-Webber Foundation, the flowerbeds were installed in spring 2001. Total investment: $300,000.

	Peck Park The renovation of Peck Park is a collaboration between the City of Detroit, the UCCA, CCS, and the Art Center Neighborhood. Improvements to Peck Park located along Brush Street were completed during summer of 2004, and included a plaza, landscaping, lighting, and sculpture. Total investment: $650,000.

	Woodward Avenue Streetscape Enhancements This four-phased streetscape plan incorporates a number of physical improvements, including the addition of new sidewalks, safer crosswalks, flowering trees, historic style street lighting, trash receptacles, and other features. Phase 1 was completed in 2000, coming in under $1.8 million, and has had a dramatic impact by helping to produce a more desirable and safe walking environment. Phases 2 and 3 were recently completed at a cost of $5.2 million. All fundraising has been attained for Phase 4, and construction is projected to begin early 2008. UCCA will be responsible for all post-streetscape maintenance and beautification efforts along Woodward once the construction is completed. Total streetscape investment: $11.6 million. Phase 1 - Orchestra Place (North Cass/Medical Center Neighborhoods) Phase 2 - Warren to Ferry Street (Art Center/Wayne State Neighborhoods) Phase 3 - Mack to I-75 (Brush Park/Cass Park Neighborhoods) Phase 4 - Selden to Warren (North Cass/Medical Center Neighborhoods) & Ferry to I-94 (Art Center/Wayne State Neighborhoods)

Commercial/Housing Development

	295 East Ferry This historic home on E. Ferry was recently renovated into 9 one-bedroom rental units. Total investment: $425,000.

	430 East Ferry Nailah LLC has just developed a new residential building reminiscent of the architecture found in the East Ferry Historic District. The building is a dual occupancy residence on two floors. While both units share the same building, separate entrances, garages, and outdoor space are provided. Both units have a single car garage, an open full kitchen, a dining room, powder room, spacious living room and individual entry halls, among other amenities. Total investment: $400,000.

	290 Hendrie This project consists of renovation of a three floor, 11-unit apartment building into a 5-unit condominium building. There will be an addition of 5 on-site garages. Units will vary in size from 1,000 sq. ft. up to 1,645 sq. ft. Total investment: $850,000.

	609 E. Kirby The project consists of the renovation of an exisitng historic building at 609 E. Kirby into 33 for-lease loft and rooftop apartments. Montly rents will range from $650 for a studio to $1,000 for a 2-bedroom. Predevelopment work on the project is underway.

	Art Center Towne and Carriage Home Project The development team of Hubbell Group and Palmer Development Group are constructing 100 new infill housing units on Palmer between John R. and Brush. Over 30 units have been constructed and are now occupied. A second phase of construction is now under way. Prices from $130,000 up to $200,000. Total investment: $12 million.

	Centurion Place A residential housing community located around Kirby, Ferry, St. Antoine, and Beaubien. Phase I consists of 10 brownstones along Ferry at the corner of Beaubien. Phase II will consist of up to 38 more units with archways that open into the courtyards containing the carriage homes. The project is designed to give the buyer more input into the design of their home, including the floorplans, flooring, moldings, all kitchen and bathroom elements, etc.

	Charfoos & Christensen Expansion The law office of Charfoos and Christensen purchased the former Center for Humanistic Studies at 40 E. Ferry Street. The newly renovated historic home and carriage house provides additional office space.

	Ferry Street East Townhomes Construction is complete on 8 condominium units on the north side of Ferry between John R and Brush and all 8 units are occupied. The buildings have been designed to reflect the scale, massing and character of the historic neighborhood. Units range from 1,900 to 2,300 square feet. The base price of the units is $270,000. Total investment: $2.4 million.

	Ferry Street Redevelopment Project Nailah LLC has completed renovation of six historic buildings creating 15 rental units of housing and a Center for Caribbean Arts and Culture. Also completed is the renovation of 2 buildings that offer four, for-sale units. Future plans include construction of six new buildings with a total of 21 for-sale residential units. Nailah's most recent project is the renovation of the historic building at 263 East Ferry. The renovation will create spacious condominiums. The units were completed in 2004. These buildings are all located on E. Ferry between Brush and I-75. Total investment: $5 million.

	The Inn on Ferry Street UCCA and the Detroit Institute of Arts worked together to renovate four historic mansions and two carriage barns into a 42-room boutique hotel which opened for business in November 2001. The homes are located on E. Ferry between Woodward and John R. Project. Over twenty-four sources of financing were secured in order to restore these beautiful Victorian mansions for public use. The UCCA is the managing member of the Inn on Ferry Street Development Company. Total investment: $8.5 million.

	Palmer Court Residential Development This 173 unit, MSHDA-financed townhome development, bounded by Ferry on the south, St. Antoine on the east, Hendrie on the north and Brush on the west, is complete. The project also includes a community building and tot lot. Occupancy of the units began in summer 2002. Total investment: $18 million.

	Park Shelton The Park Shelton is converting from rental apartments to premier luxury condos. The project includes 220 units ranging in price from $75,000 to $300,000 and size from 450 sq. ft. to 1,660 sq. ft. A new four story parking garage was just constructed in 2006. Total investment: $15 million.