In partnership with the City of Detroit, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) seeks proposals from qualified development teams or end users to construct a high-quality commercial, food processing and production, grocery store, or light industrial project. The Development Site is bound by Vernor Hwy on the south, Livernois Avenue on the north and east, and John Kronk Street to the north. The site measures approximately 5.5 acres and is zoned M-4 - Intensive Industrial District.
The Development Site has access to major expressways, including Interstates 75, 94, and 96 as well as main surface arteries including M-12 Michigan Avenue and Livernois Avenue. This development opportunity is near the Ambassador Bridge crossing that links Detroit to Windsor, Ontario as well as the Gordie Howe International Bridge which is expected to be completed in 2024. The area is accessible by public transit and is served by DDOT bus service.
The Developer takes the Development Site as it finds it, “AS IS”, and the City of Detroit and DEGC make no implied or express representations or warranties as to its fitness for absolutely any purpose whatsoever, any warranty that the Development Site is fit for the Developer’s purpose or regarding the presence or absence of contaminants, hazardous materials at, on, in, under, about or from the property and compliance of the property with environmental laws, or otherwise. The Developer acknowledges that neither the City of Detroit or DEGC or any agent of the City or DEGC has made any warranty, representation or agreement, either express or implied, and that Developer has not relied on any representation, warranty or agreement of any kind made by the City of Detroit or DEGC or any agent or employee of the City of Detroit or DEGC concerning (a) the physical or environmental condition of the property; or (b) the presence or absence of any condition, substance or material, including but not limited to any waste material, equipment or device at, in, on, about, under, or from the property. Developer shall rely solely on its own due diligence with respect to such inquires, investigations and assessments concerning the property and its condition.
The City of Detroit seeks proposals for a development that will build upon the inherent strengths of the site and positively impact Southwest Detroit.
The successful Respondent will:
1. Demonstrate a strong track record in delivering quality projects on time.
2. Evidence strong financial capacity.
3. Have significant real estate development expertise coupled with a commitment to creating quality, well-designed commercial and/or industrial facilities.
4. Experience in redevelopment of Brownfield sites.