Future of Health
South of West Grand Boulevard around the Lodge Freeway
What does it look like?
Aerial view rendering of Future of Health developments, shown from the south. Image credit: Via City of Detroit
What's happening?
In early 2023, Henry Ford Health System, Michigan State University and Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores announced an approximately $3 billion development in New Center with housing, a research facility, retail and parking. The Future of Health project includes Henry Ford’s $2.3 billion hospital expansion (which is not seeking tax incentives), Destination: Grand. Construction began in 2024 and is expected to be complete in 2029.
Source: BridgeDetroit
What are the property details?
| Parcel ID: | 04001350. |
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| Taxpayer: | HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM |
| Taxpayer address: | 6141 3RD ST DETROIT MI 48202 |
| Dimensions: | 0 ft by 0 ft |
| Parcel ID: | 04003440.003 |
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| Taxpayer: | HFHS/CORP PROPERTY SERVICES |
| Taxpayer address: | 1 FORD PL STE 4AB DETROIT MI 48202-3450 |
| Dimensions: | 0 ft by 0 ft |
| Parcel ID: | 06001612-5 |
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| Taxpayer: | HENRY FORD SOUTH CAMPUS-PLAN 1158 |
| Taxpayer address: | 1 FORD PLACE STE 4 AB DETROIT MI 48202 |
| Dimensions: | 0 ft by 0 ft |
Where is it?
Other details
Subject to community benefits ordinance?Yes
What kind of housing is it?
| Units: | 662 |
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| Affordability: | Yes |
Updates
December 4, 2024: Parking structure | BSEED Special Land Use Hearing
10:00 AM Case: SLU2024-00142 and SPR2024-00063 Address: 6141 Third Ave. (PIN: 04001350.) Proposed Use: Construct a 422-space Parking structure having at least 60 percent of the ground floor devoted to commercial space or other space oriented to pedestrian traffic on the site of an existing parking lot in an SD2 (Special Development, Mixed-Use) Zoning District.
October 8, 2024: Permit issued | Detroit BSEED Permits
Date Issued: October 8, 2024
Building Legal Use: Parking Structure w/Ground Floor Tenant Space
Proposed Use: Parking Structure w/Ground Floor Tenant Space
Permit Type: New
Description of Work: Phase II Permit to construct 7 Level Parking superstructure w/Ground Floor Tenant space per plans. Subject to Field Approval. See BLD2024-00534 for fees & Phase I approvals.
Contractor Estimated Cost: 31,016,017.24
Stories: 7.0
Zoning Code: B5-Major Business
Type of Construction: N/A
October 3, 2024: Permit issued | Detroit BSEED Permits
Date Issued: October 3, 2024
Building Legal Use: Hospital
Proposed Use: Hospital
Permit Type: New
Description of Work: Phase I Partial Permit for Foundations, Caissons, Elevators and Shoring for future 19 Floor, 432 Bed, 28 Operating Rooms Hospital per plans. Utility and Structural Steel drawings provided for reference. Subject to Field Approval. Separate Trade, DPW Right-of-Way, & DWSD Permits required. Refer to Elevators on Cycle 2.
Contractor Estimated Cost: 874,050,000.00
Stories: 19.0
Zoning Code: B4-General Business
Type of Construction: 1A - CONC/STL (FP 443)
April 16, 2024: Michigan Strategic Fund board approves $231.7M in tax incentives | Detroit News
April 12, 2024: MSU Board of Trustees approves construction of research center | Michigan State University
March 19, 2024: Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application | Detroit City Council
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate Application for the rehabilitation of a building at 6005 Second Avenue/One Ford Place in the Henry Ford Health System and Palace Sports & Entertainment LLC (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) (The office of the City Planning Commission (CPC) has received an application requesting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate for the rehabilitation of a building at 6005 Second Avenue/One Ford Place to include 403 rental units.)
March 8, 2024: Future of Health Transformational Brownfield Plan | Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
February 27, 2024: Detroit City Council approves incentives, community benefits | Detroit Free Press
Council voted 6-3 to approve a tax incentives package valued at $296 million over 35 years and a community benefits agreement. It includes developer commitments to take Section 8 housing vouchers for affordable units, a $2 million home repair fund, $500,000 for rental assistance, $1 million for a new community land trust and more.