New Center Council Inc. and Jonna Cos. have teamed up to redevelop two vacant buildings into mixed-use residential units.
Two phases of residential loft conversions are under way in the New Amsterdam Historic District, located in New Center. Phase one of the Lofts at New Amsterdam is the renovation of the 41 Burroughs building into 40 lofts. Phase two, located at 6200 Second Ave., will house 53 units. The bottom floor of each building has a commercial concept planned.
The New Amsterdam Historic District was created as part of the New Center Council Inc.’s larger plan to transform an underutilized area of New Center into a true 24 hour, walkable, high density, mixed-use community and spur developments to connect the core of New Center’s business district with Wayne State University.
“The Lofts at New Amsterdam will help bridge New Center and Wayne State University, linking the two daytime populations and serve as a catalyst to attract new investment in the area,” says Karen Gage, director of planning and development at New Center Council Inc.
In addition to new housing, the New Amsterdam Historic District is home to Wayne State University’s TechTown, an incubation center for research and development companies.
At the end of September, phase one of the Lofts at New Amsterdam started interior demolition, and is planned to be finished by spring 2006. Phase two of the project is completing environmental remediation should be finished by mid next year. All units will be leased for the first five years and then converted to condos.
For more information visit www.jonna-detroitlofts.com/d_lofts.html
Source: Karen Gage, director of planning and development for New Center Council Inc.
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