1801 Springwells St, Detroit, MI 48209

Located in the heart of the Springwells Neighborhood, the city seeks proposals from qualified entities to rehabilitate a mixed-use development at 1801 Springwells. The two-story building is approximately 3,557 square feet. The city of Detroit seeks well-designed proposals that will build upon the inherent strengths of the site, creating an active destination that integrates seamlessly with the surrounding neighborhood. The Springwells neighborhood is a vibrant and diverse community. The neighborhood has a strong established residential community that intersects with several commercial streets with markedly low vacancy rates. The site is situated within a block of the Joe Louis Greenway (JLG), a 29-mile recreational path that intersects 23 different neighborhoods and connects to the Dequindre Cut and the Riverfront. The first floor commercial space should prioritize retail as opposed to office space to contribute to and increase foot traffic along the corridor. The second story provides an opportunity for additional rental income through residential units. Residential units can be redeveloped either at or below market rate. The property was previously used as a bar, but the City seeks uses that serve the surrounding community, including restaurants, coffee shops, small-format grocery, pharmacy, dry cleaning, and other retail business types. The site is also within a Traditional Main Street Overlay (TMSO) which provides design guidelines and requirements to which the developer must adhere.