Redevelopment is underway at Detroit’s historic Lee Plaza. New windows are now going in and brickwork continues as restoration moves forward. Phase one is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Built in 1929, Lee Plaza once operated as a luxury residential hotel and later senior housing before sitting vacant for decades. The redevelopment will bring 117 affordable housing units for seniors, marking a major step forward in preserving one of Detroit’s most iconic buildings. | RAW Detroit

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Significant changes are coming to the Detroit riverfront, with several redevelopment projects designed to expand opportunities for recreation, housing, and entertainment. A key part of the plan involves the historic Renaissance Center, where three towers would be preserved for housing and hospitality, while the two towers closest to the river would be demolished. The complex's base would be redesigned to feature a pedestrian promenade with direct access to the Detroit Riverwalk. The area may als