DETROIT — Architecture firm Gensler has relocated its Detroit office from 150 W. Jefferson Ave. to 1265 Griswold St. in the city’s Capitol Park neighborhood. The 7,300-square-foot space is situated on the ground floor of the historic Bamlet Building, which is owned by Bedrock. The office offers a mix of spaces for focused work, teamwork and gathering; a resource library of sustainable design materials; and a 3D printing workshop.
WINDSOR, ONTARIO AND DETROIT — The construction team for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project has begun the final steps to connect the bridge deck over the Detroit River, connecting the United States to Canada via Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. The remaining portion is 85 feet, the same width as an official NHL rink. The project team anticipates that the two sides will connect at the end of June. Crews must install one more segment on the U.S. side that measures 49 feet before work starts on the final segment, known as the mid-span closure. Once connected, the bridge deck spanning the distance between the two towers will measure 0.53 miles, making it the longest main span of any cable-stayed bridge in North America and the 10th longest in the world. It will also be the longest composite steel and concrete bridge deck for any cable-stayed bridge in the world. Even though it will appear the bridge is completed, there is still work remaining before the bridge opens in fall 2025. Crews will stress stay cables and install electrical, fire suppression and drainage systems, barriers, signage, lighting, deck paving and pavement markings, and complete the multi-use path. Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority …
SOUTH LYON, MICH. — Orangetheory Fitness has signed a 2,800-square-foot retail lease at Brookdale Square in South Lyon, about 40 miles northwest of Detroit. The shopping center is located near the intersection of 9 Mile Road and Pontiac Trail. Michael Murphy and Tjader Gerdom of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the landlord, Beztak Properties. There are still a few vacancies left at the center.
CANTON, MICH. — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has arranged a $5 million loan for the acquisition of a 61,148-square-foot industrial property in Canton, a western suburb of Detroit. Dan Duggan of BFG arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, 55111 Grand River Partners LLC. StanCorp Life Insurance Co. provided the loan.
DETROIT — Detroit City Football Club (FC) has acquired the site of the former Southwest Detroit Hospital at the corner of Michigan Avenue and 20th Street for an undisclosed price. The organization plans to build a new stadium that will serve as the permanent home for soccer in Detroit, with a goal of opening a new soccer-specific stadium by the club’s 2027 season. Southwest Detroit Hospital opened in 1973 as the first Detroit hospital to hire and accredit African American doctors and nurses. The hospital existed for 17 years before closing in 1991 and declaring bankruptcy. The building has been abandoned for 18 years. Detroit City FC games are currently played at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck, about five miles north of downtown Detroit. The club will reveal more details around the stadium vision and programming after further consultation with city officials, local residents and long-time fans. A public engagement process is anticipated to kick off later this year.
DAVISBURG, MICH. — Cali Girl Books has signed a 1,600-square-foot retail lease at Oak Hill Plaza in Davisburg, about 23 miles south of Flint. Michael Murphy and Tjader Gerdom of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the landlord, Kassab Associates. Located at 10785 Dixie Highway, Oak Hill Plaza is home to tenants such as Locri Pizzeria, Davisburg Nutrition and Diamond All Star Cheer.
CANTON, MICH. — First National Realty Partners has completed the lease-up of Premier Center in Canton, a western suburb of Detroit. The latest lease was with Michaels, which opened a 17,514-square-foot store in March. Additional tenants include Kroger, Home Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Five Below, Ruby Tuesday, Great Clips and The UPS Store.
GARDEN CITY, MICH. — Vera Bridal has signed an 1,800-square-foot retail lease in Garden City, a western suburb of Detroit. The storefront is located at the intersection of Ford and Middlebelt roads. Michael Murphy and Joel Karboske of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the landlord, Garden City Holdings LLC.
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — Dominion Real Estate Advisors has brokered the sale of a 121,263-square-foot industrial building located at 1700 Atlantic Blvd. in Auburn Hills for an undisclosed price. The property sits on roughly eight acres along I-75. The tenant is Grupo Antolin, a supplier of automotive interiors. Eric Banks, Andrew Boncore and Alex Tokarz of Dominion represented the seller, CORE BKG 1700 Atlantic LLC, a Burton-Katzman entity. Chris Dowell of Newmark represented the buyer, 1700 Atlantic Blvd. LLC. The property will become the new headquarters of Superior Electric Great Lakes Co., an electrical contracting company.
DETROIT — Bernard Financial Group (BFG) has arranged a $3.8 million loan for the refinancing of a 142-unit multifamily property in Detroit. Dennis Bernard and Joshua Bernard of BFG arranged the loan on behalf of the borrower, Cityside Owner LLC. Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Co. provided the loan.
