on Nov 19, 2024

Reimagining I-375: A Vision for a Connected and Inclusive Downtown Detroit

HR&A Advisors is proud to have support the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) in shaping an alternative vision for the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) I-375 project, which aims to transform a one-mile freeway into a pedestrian-friendly boulevard, restoring connections in the heart of Detroit.

 

The DDP’s I-375 Peer Review Report presents an opportunity to rethink nearly 30 acres of newly accessible land, proposing a more inclusive and vibrant future for Downtown Detroit. By reducing traffic lanes and prioritizing pedestrian-friendly spaces, the report envisions the potential for new city blocks, housing, cultural sites, and public spaces to support the local community.

 

We’ve been honored to collaborate with partners Urban American City and Toole Design to provide real estate and economic impact expertise that aligns with DDP’s goals of restorative investment and neighborhood revitalization. This project is a chance to reconnect neighborhoods once divided by the freeway and create opportunities for equitable growth and community-driven development.

 

Related Press

I-375 report says community still has time to make replacement project transformative, Detroit Free Press

Downtown Detroit Partnership has an alternative plan for the I-375 project, Crains Detroit

Peer analysis of planned I-375 reconstruction proposes design changes, The Detroit News