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East Riverfront

The riverfront in Detroit is a zone that is very new and very old. It evokes the grand era of early 20th century high-rise living amid development of early 21st century habitats. From the Renaissance Center to the Roostertail and north to Lafayette Park and Indian Village, “RivView” is taking a decidedly Detroit edge.

For more information about East Riverfront visit the Model D
Visiting Guide
- Investing Guide
- Moving Guide


Places to Move Featuring: Harbortown Click here to see: Loft/ Condo To Buy Loft/Apt To Lease Single Family Homes Shopping & Services Featuring: Pewabic Pottery Click here to see: Art Store Florist Galleries & Gifts Grocery Sports
Eat & Drink Featuring: Rattlesnake Club Click here to see: Bars Ice cream Restaurants Nightlife Featuring: Roostertail Click here to see: Bars Restaurants
Culture & Recreation Featuring: The Players Club Click here to see: Parks Recreation Theaters Organizations Featuring: Henry Ford Medical Center – Harbortown Click here to see: Education Healthcare Religious Social & Community

East Riverfront Stories

June 30, 2009Microloans Bring Macro-Benefit to Detroit
June 24, 2009Connecting the Dequindre Cut Greenway to the Detroit RiverWalk
June 23, 2009Selling Homes in Detroit: It's About More Than Just the Benjamins
June 16, 2009Detroit's a Beach: Swimming in the River
June 9, 2009Charter Reform Spells Change for Detroit
June 2, 2009Colin Hubbell Memorial Ride This Weekend
May 19, 2009Model D TV: Happy Trails in Detroit
April 28, 2009Walkable City: Get On Your Feet, Detroit
February 24, 2009Growing Detroit: Massive Greening Project Going Forward Fast
January 6, 2009Detroiters Want to Recycle Here
December 16, 2008Model D 2008 Photos in Review
October 14, 2008Maize, Blue and Detroit, Too: U-M Grads Find Promise in City's Future
October 14, 2008Maize, Blue and Detroit, Too: U-M Grads Find Promise in City's Future
October 7, 2008Development Update: Speed Bumps or Not, Detroit's Still Moving Forward
September 30, 2008Doug Farr, Sustainable Urbanism Superstar
September 9, 2008Quick on Their Feet, Rollerbladers Come Together on Detroit's Streets
August 19, 2008Model D TV: Dequindre Cut
June 3, 2008Model D Plans Your Summer for You: The Best of Detroit's Fests
May 20, 2008Lofts Exposed: A Look at the Real, Raw, 100% Pure Spaces in Detroit
May 20, 2008Lofts Exposed: A Look at the Real, Raw, 100% Pure Spaces in Detroit
May 6, 2008Detroit Wants Art Now, So Here It Is
May 6, 2008Why Brownfields are Sexy: Clean Water and Air, a Better Economy, a Stronger Detroit
May 6, 2008Why Brownfields are Sexy: Clean Water and Air, a Better Economy, a Stronger Detroit
April 15, 2008Walk On, Detroit — What's in Store for Year 2 of Detroit's RiverWalk
April 15, 2008Model D TV: Asian Village on the Detroit Riverfront
April 1, 2008McMillin's Detroit: A Veteran Guide Takes Us Through Detroit Then and Now
March 25, 200816 Sweet Developments in Detroit
March 25, 20088 Slam-Dunk Ways Detroit is Getting More Green
March 4, 2008Model D TV: Detroit Yacht Club
February 19, 2008The Real (Estate) Deal
February 5, 2008Model D Speaker Series: Detroit Sells
December 11, 2007Great Groceries
December 4, 2007Model D TV: Watermark
November 27, 2007Buy Detroit, Build Detroit
November 20, 2007Model D TV: Harbortown
November 6, 2007Growing Detroit Retail
October 30, 2007The 3 R's in the D
September 11, 2007Walk Don't Run
September 4, 2007Detroit is Flat
August 28, 2007Model D TV: Lou Glazer
August 28, 2007Detroit For All Ages
August 21, 2007Inspiration from Within
July 31, 2007Survey: Preparing Talent
July 31, 2007Becoming a City for the World
July 24, 2007Model D TV: Carol Coletta
June 26, 2007A Few of Our Favorite Things
June 26, 2007We Got 100 of 'em
June 26, 2007In Flight
June 26, 2007Detroit in Motion
June 19, 2007East Riverfront Revisited
June 19, 2007Take Me to the River
June 19, 2007Model D TV: Walk the Walk
May 29, 2007Take a Regional Transit Survey
May 15, 2007Last Call for Model D Speaker Series
May 8, 2007Unconventional Wisdom
April 24, 2007Survey: Race Relations
April 19, 2007Partnerships Create a One-Stop Shop
April 17, 2007Hot Houses Revisited
April 10, 2007In Living Color
April 10, 2007In Living Color
April 3, 2007Rethinking Neighborhood
March 27, 2007Speaker Series about Riverfront with Bing and Slavik
March 14, 2007Pitching for a Home Run
March 13, 2007Show Your 'D'
February 14, 2007Welcome to the Next Detroit
February 13, 2007Take a Community Survey
February 6, 2007Trains to Planes Without Automobiles
January 16, 2007metromode: a voice for the new economy
December 12, 2006A Night Out With ... Brian Hurttienne
November 28, 2006Families Matter
October 31, 2006What Makes Cities Smart
October 24, 2006Village Voices
October 10, 2006Motor City Brewmasters
October 3, 2006Model D Speaker Series
September 19, 2006Telling a Detroit Story
September 5, 2006Take a Model D Survey
July 18, 2006Doug McIntosh's Detroit
July 11, 2006Hot Town
June 20, 2006The Year in Mastheads
June 13, 2006The River Doctor
June 13, 2006The River Doctor
June 6, 2006Detroit is Flat
June 6, 2006Beyond the Rustbelt
May 23, 2006Detroit Goes Al Fresco
May 16, 2006Development's Unsung Hero
April 25, 2006Kwame Kilpatrick: Growing the 'Next Detroit'
April 25, 2006'I Do' in the D
April 11, 2006London's Calling
March 28, 2006East Riverfront Investing Guide
March 28, 2006East Riverfront Moving Guide
March 28, 2006East Riverfront Moving Guide
March 28, 2006East Riverfront Visiting Guide
March 28, 2006Look Outside: Top 10 Public Spaces
March 28, 2006East Riverfront Moving Guide
March 28, 2006How Do You Visit the D?

East Riverfront in the News

June 30, 2009fDi Magazine names Detroit a city of the future
June 23, 2009Tweet of the Week: Boats and dinosaurs... sorta
June 23, 2009The bottom-up process is the key to renewal, revival, Richard Florida says
June 23, 2009Council by Districts initiative is vital to Detroit, Francis Grunow says in Freep
June 16, 2009Tweet of the Week: Safety first, Detroit Zoo, and the happy feet skaters triumph
June 16, 2009Song, video celebrates all Detroit has to offer
June 16, 2009'Home Is More Than Our House': WDET's coverage of facing Detroit's mortgage crisis
June 9, 2009Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has made big strides in the city
May 26, 2009Detroit could cash in on cruise industry
May 12, 2009Detroit tweetin': Detroit's tweet of the week
April 21, 2009Detroit developer to auction off units at two condo projects
April 7, 2009Model D is looking for an intern or two for the summer
March 31, 2009Here's one more reminder: Model D is now on Twitter
March 24, 2009Detroit's border shouldn't end at Eight Mile
March 24, 2009Bike rental time: Wheelhouse Detroit opens up for season
March 24, 2009Want a little more Model D? Then follow us on Twitter
June 17, 2008Detroit, suburbs set to add 25 miles of traffic-free trails and paths
June 10, 2008Dave Bing revamps Watermark riverfront condo project, upping the size of the units
May 27, 2008American Table goes on a food tour, comes to Detroit
May 20, 2008Detroit's Wheelhouse rolls into summer hours and launches blog
May 13, 2008Film development Web site says, 'Send them to Detroit'
May 6, 2008Dave Bing's Watermark condos receive $700,000 loan
April 8, 2008Private groups proving key to moving Detroit forward
March 25, 2008Uniroyal site on Detroit Riverfront gets a clean-up extension for developers Bettis/Betters
March 25, 2008Riverfront Conservancy to detail progress at March 27 community forum
March 18, 2008Grad student debates options for Detroit's redevelopment
March 18, 2008Belle Isle preps for another Grand Prix; IndyCars returning Labor Day weekend
March 11, 2008MSHDA funds to target blight in Hamtramck, Detroit and Highland Park
March 4, 2008RiverWalk secures additional $40M in funding
February 26, 2008Hines to develop 600 condo units east of Ren Cen
February 12, 2008Health of Detroit River dramatically improved
January 29, 2008City grants Watermark 9-month extension
January 22, 2008Design*Sponge offers savvy, comprehensive guide to Detroit design
January 22, 2008Mayor to unveil economic stimulus plan
January 15, 2008U-D Mercy employees offered $10K to relocate to 3 Detroit neighborhoods
January 15, 2008Architect Caradonna's design to join others in Detroit's illustrious skyline
December 18, 2007Uniroyal portion of RiverWalk to open in 2010
December 18, 2007Detroit residential sales continue uptick
December 11, 2007Study: Late summer Grand Prix generated $53 million for region
November 27, 2007Detroit ranks 64 on list of world's most livable cities
November 13, 2007Port Authority to host business outreach seminar on Nov. 15
November 8, 2007RFK Jr. speaks about importance of Detroit River to city's economic health
November 4, 2007Starbucks finds success, expanding in Detroit market
November 1, 2007New book of noir stories focuses on dark side of Detroit
October 30, 2007Council approves state lease for expansion of Tricentennial Park
October 23, 2007Local art and film showcased at Lofts at Rivertown Oct. 27
October 11, 2007Bonds to give Bing's Watermark riverfront development a boost
October 9, 2007Wayne County's TURBO program spurs $40M in development
October 7, 2007Seedlings planted on Belle Isle to offset Super Bowl carbon emissions
September 24, 2007Crain's house party draws 900
September 18, 2007Crain's to host second Ultimate House Party
September 14, 2007Independent retailers and restaurants inject energy into greater downtown
September 11, 2007Tons of fun on the agenda for this weekend
September 11, 2007River Place event to benefit Preservation Wayne
September 5, 2007Construction on Dequindre Cut to get underway in next month
September 4, 2007LISC community development awards to be given Sept. 20
August 29, 2007Leaders use action-packed weekend to attract investment
August 28, 2007Forbes names Detroit 21st best city for singles
August 14, 2007RiverWalk serves as painter's outdoor studio
August 13, 2007Crain's special issue showcases living in the D
August 8, 200710 things to know about Asian Village
July 29, 2007Boston Globe touts Detroit as weekend destination
July 25, 20073 Days in the D campaign touts area's Labor Day weekend happenings
July 9, 2007Lasalle Bank commits start-up funds to DEGC to help eliminate "food desert"
July 2, 2007Crain's discusses riverfront residential options
June 25, 2007DEGC enlists DC-based Social Compact to draw retailers to neighborhoods
June 23, 2007RiverDays draws crowds, kudos
June 21, 2007GM taps Hines to develop 600 luxury condo units east of Ren Cen
June 15, 2007USA Today blurbs RiverDays in Travel section
June 12, 2007E. Riverfront cleanup planned for June 16
June 10, 2007Cincinnati Enquirer visits RiverWalk
May 29, 2007Lofts at Rivertown, Harbortown honored by Builders Association of SE MI
May 18, 2007Elaborate open houses increasingly part of development marketing strategy
May 15, 2007EPA brownfield funds awarded to Eastern Market, Globe Building
May 4, 2007Midwest real estate conference looks at waterfront developments in Detroit, Minneapolis & Illinois
May 3, 2007Washington Times profiles Asian Village developer, designer Dominic Pangborn
May 3, 2007 Detroit Renaissance unveils regional revival strategies
April 27, 2007Belle Isle taking shape for Grand Prix
April 25, 2007Construction on Dequindre Cut scheduled to begin this summer
April 23, 2007 Detroit International River Days planned for June
April 17, 2007TONIGHT: TRU's quarterly meeting to discuss DDOT efforts to bring rapid transit to Detroit
April 16, 200710-year plan to end homelessness announced
April 14, 2007Dave Bing keynote speaker at Model D speaker series
April 13, 2007AT&T donates $1.2M for youth technology access
April 5, 2007Community Foundation to allocate $15M to Riverfront-adjacent neighborhoods
April 1, 2007Ford Foundation commits $25M to Detroit, $75M more possible
March 26, 2007@water Lofts sell 40 units at initial offering event
March 20, 2007TRU launches transit design competition
March 19, 2007Dave Bing contributes to revival of waterfront and neighborhoods
March 17, 2007Detroit leads region in new housing starts
March 16, 2007Urban farming expert in town Mar. 29-31
March 12, 2007Fifth Third investing in southeast Michigan, to open 2 banks in Detroit
March 7, 2007Auction of 260 Detroit homes set for Mar. 17-18
February 20, 2007 The Economist takes hard look at Detroit's revival
February 15, 2007City Council gives a green light to Grand Prix's return to Belle Isle
February 2, 2007DMCVB's D-Rod will showcase Detroit as tourist destination
January 21, 2007United Way CEO urges regional solutions to area problems
January 16, 2007Detroit home sales increase, buck statewide trend
January 16, 2007Windsor, Detroit leaders need to work together on economic issues
January 11, 2007Gridskipper - gasp! - finds places to visit in the D that are not auto-centric
January 2, 2007Asian Village rushes to open in time for Auto show
December 17, 2006Ann Arbor News encourages regional cooperation
December 17, 2006@water lofts developer Dwight Belyue excited to build Detroit
December 6, 2006MLUI urges local leaders to realize transit boosts development
November 27, 2006Shop Detroit event Saturday; city offers parking discounts
November 15, 2006Daniel Howes: 'Shed the cynicism; One D could spell different Detroit'
November 3, 2006Detroit lands $3 million in federal money to study transit in city
October 31, 2006US Population growth bodes well for older cities
October 20, 2006$250 million Riverfront condo plans moving along
October 6, 2006Indiana University to host techno roots conference
September 29, 2006Detroit Home looks at two Detroit neighborhoods
September 29, 2006Indy racing to return to Belle Isle in 2007
September 24, 2006Detroit News photoblogs Tour de Troit
September 17, 2006City's real estate market on upswing
September 8, 2006Police Department brings back 150 officers
August 21, 2006Grand Prix could spin through city next Labor Day
August 21, 2006Crain's offers 'Living and Investing in the D' special section
July 30, 2006Penske wants to put IRL racing back on Belle Isle
July 25, 2006Festival planned for RiverWalk next year; construction on track
July 16, 2006Pewabic classes inspire kids
July 12, 200625 neighborhoods targeted for property tax breaks
June 18, 2006Conservancy seeks input on creatures for new carousel
June 5, 2006Tourists find plenty to do in revived Detroit
May 29, 2006ARISE Detroit coalition seeks volunteers to boost city
May 26, 2006Whitefish spawn shown as sign of health in Detroit River
May 26, 2006New ampitheater sought for riverfront
May 26, 2006Small businesses to get boost through new city loan program
May 12, 2006Detroit's neighborhood gas stations to be fuel-alternative pioneers
May 7, 2006Anglers find big catches on Detroit River this season
May 6, 2006Revitalized riverfront on its way
April 17, 2006If Detroit reforms its budget, it could be a role model
April 7, 2006Auto racing fans want race back on Belle Isle
March 31, 2006Groups offer deals on trees, shrubs to encourage planting
March 30, 2006Group is all green thumbs when it comes to Detroit
February 25, 2006Rivertown loft dweller loves his luxury space

East Riverfront Real Estate Development News

June 30, 2009Construction to begin on Dequindre Cut trail extension in July
June 23, 20093 grants go to E. Jefferson businesses, including new Tim Horton's opening across MacArthur Bridge
June 16, 2009Comprehensive planning for E. Jefferson corridor improvements begins
June 9, 2009LISC accepting nominations for CDC of the year
June 9, 2009WDET, Model D partner on series looking at how Detroiters are facing the foreclosure crisis
June 2, 2009Map outlines greenways progress around Detroit
May 26, 2009New University Prep Science & Math High School to open on E. Riverfront
May 26, 2009Colin Hubbell Memorial Bike Ride set for June 20
May 5, 2009Riverfront Progress Report: Work continues at State Park, Port Authority
April 21, 2009State land bank going green, offering vacant lots up as community gardens
April 7, 2009E. Jefferson gets $89,000 in grants for art studio, restaurant
April 7, 2009DDOT will use $37.5M to upgrade fleet, signage, shelters
March 24, 2009Detroit's Dequindre Cut pathway really, truly opening in May
March 10, 2009D-Biz: Key Club brings nightlife back to Riverfront
March 3, 2009Detroit's Dequindre Cut gets national attention from Metropolis Magazine
February 24, 2009Model D & Open City unite for energy-filled discussion on location
January 27, 2009Kresge grants $3.5M to three Detroit greenways: Conner Creek Greenway, Dequindre Cut, Midtown Loop
December 16, 2008Wayne County adds $1M to East Riverfront pot
December 2, 2008Kellogg grant to promote Detroit's tourist nodes
November 11, 2008$47.1M neighborhood stabilization plan presented to Council
November 4, 2008The latest haps at the Dequindre Cut: Soft opening soon; grand opening planned for spring
October 21, 2008Round-up: Steve's Soul Food heads downtown, new Midtown Asian Market, DDOT wins bike rack grant
September 30, 2008City Council adopts non-motorized plan that calls for 400 miles of bike lanes in the Motor City
September 16, 2008Tricentennial Park breaks ground on East Riverfront expansion
September 16, 2008Foundations team up to award $4M in grants to neighborhoods adjacent to East Riverfront
September 9, 2008Hit the town by bike during upcoming Tour de Troit event and Wheelhouse tours
July 29, 2008Wayne County land bank to release 7,000 properties
July 29, 2008The Dequindre Cut trail is nearly complete -- just a few finishing touches left
July 22, 2008REAL celebrates 10 years, plans for next decade of neighborhood improvements
July 22, 2008Former Detroiter publishes epic poem about city, offers critique of recent development
July 8, 2008Choo choo! Kiddie train ride offers family fun on Belle Isle in July
June 24, 2008Weight Watchers opens Detroit location at Harbortown
June 3, 2008HGTV show headed to Detroit, looking for homes, Realtors to showcase
May 27, 2008Buildings in Jefferson corridor to get $1M in improvements aimed at increasing retail-readiness
May 27, 2008Detroit preservation group releases list of 10 endangered buildings, announces name change
May 6, 2008RiverWalk Cafe begins serving, carousel starts spinning, at Rivard Plaza
May 6, 2008New Detroit greenways coordinator will boost efforts to create city trails
April 22, 2008D-Biz: Counting 21 businesses in 19 neighborhoods, and we want more of your faves
April 15, 2008Wheelhouse Detroit, a bike rental, service shop, to open on the RiverWalk in May
April 15, 2008D-Biz: Franklin Furniture outfits offices for less from E. Riverfront facility
April 1, 2008Pewabic Pottery takes important first step in campus expansion
April 1, 2008Grand Prix returns to Belle Isle, more improvements in store
March 25, 2008Greening of Detroit expands Corktown offices, plans busy spring season
February 26, 2008City looking for developer to create 4,000 units of permanent housing for homeless
November 27, 2007Watermark welcome center and sales model to be unveiled on Dec. 1
November 20, 2007Wayne Donut shop expands into the 'D' with new location at Jefferson and Chene
October 9, 2007Work starts on Dequindre Cut's transformation
October 2, 2007Social Compact study findings make powerful statement about Detroit's growing core
September 25, 2007Networking group launched to encourage new Detroit businesses
July 17, 2007Portions of Asian Village open this week
July 17, 2007Detroit development is target for new ShoreBank loan fund manager
June 12, 2007Belle Isle's Remick Bandshell to be restored
May 15, 2007RiverWalk preview: What will be open and accessible later this month
May 8, 2007Monthly City Living tours to showcase residential developments
May 8, 2007Bing announces investors for $60M Watermark development
April 17, 2007Tricentennial Park expansion to demonstrate stormwater runoff
April 10, 200723 units slated for E. Riverfront's Detroit Elevator Building
April 10, 2007Spring has sprung, and there are trees to be planted
April 3, 2007Two E. Riverfront warehouse buildings present redevelopment opportunity
April 3, 2007Port Authority leverages brownfield dollars for Detroit jobs, investment
April 3, 2007Model D Speaker Series about Riverfront with Bing and Slavik
March 27, 2007Dossin Great Lakes Museum reopens after $100,000 in renovations
March 20, 2007Public input sessions held for Detroit Transit Options for Growth Study
March 20, 2007Town Square Co-op begins $4.5M improvement project
March 20, 2007Cityscape event to discuss historic preservation's effect on state economy
March 20, 2007@water Lofts preview event set for Mar. 25
March 6, 2007Construction on downtown Days Inn on East Jefferson nearly finished
February 20, 2007East Riverfront Irish pub and restaurant to open in time for St. Pat's
February 6, 2007$400,000 awarded to arts community to establish Cultural Alliance of SE Michigan
December 12, 2006$250 million RiverWalk project to be more than 75 percent complete by year's end
December 5, 2006Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory reopens after $680,000 in upgrades
December 5, 2006State awards $15 million in tax credits to E. Riverfront projects
November 21, 2006Sign up now for Model D/DYC talk on Midtown
November 14, 2006Six civic groups come together as 'One D' to seek regional solutions
October 24, 2006Construction progresses at Asian Village on East Riverfront
October 24, 2006Preservationists sign on to unified vision
October 24, 2006Out of town investors the subject of Model D event at DYC
October 17, 2006First Staples store in Detroit set to open on East Jefferson this week
October 10, 2006Lafayette Park to commemorate ground-breaking
October 3, 2006DYC plans $18 million renovation
September 26, 2006Cityscape to host restaurant crawl
September 26, 2006Sign up for the first installment of Model D's Speaker Series
September 19, 2006Wayne County to host Nuisance Abatement Seminar
September 12, 2006Crain's to throw house parties at 40 Detroit homes
September 5, 2006Lafayette Park continues 50th anniversary celebrations with walk, picnic
August 29, 2006Crain's 'Living in the D' guides still available
August 22, 2006Belle Isle’s conservatory getting renovations
August 22, 2006Karras Bros. Tavern, Detroit.Exposure team up for photo shows
August 22, 2006DIA's Fash Bash fundraiser moves under the stars on the Riverfront
August 1, 2006Buy a brick to support the RiverWalk
July 25, 2006Jazz fest planned for historic Lafayette Park neighborhood
July 11, 2006Detroit visitors bureau offers $50 gas card summer promotion
June 27, 2006Summer in the city kicks into high gear
June 27, 2006They Say jazz restaurant opens in East Riverfront neighborhood
June 20, 2006Hundreds to run, bike, swim Belle Isle during city's first triathlon
June 13, 2006Bates Street project finished as construction on RiverWalk's pavilions, boardwalk moves forward
June 13, 2006Preservation Wayne celebrates 30 years of efforts, looks ahead
June 6, 2006Days Inn on East Jefferson getting upgrades, adding about 20 rooms
June 6, 2006ULI event to focus on city's booming Riverfront
May 16, 2006Detroiters to bike to work en masse
May 9, 2006Post-Super Bowl excitement leads to more city tours
May 2, 2006Cityscape aims to educate Detroiters about national retailers
May 2, 2006May kicks off makeovers in Motor City
April 25, 2006Run/walk event to benefit expanding Belle Isle Nature Zoo
April 18, 2006City's second environmental forum to discuss quality of life issues
April 4, 2006Bike, plant, clean to kick off spring
October 25, 2005Garden Court Condos to hold open house
August 22, 2005One third of the units in Garden Court sold over the first open house weekend
June 1, 2005Garden Court Grand Opening