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The first phase of Hudson’s Detroit has been completed, transforming a long vacant site in the city center into a contemporary urban space that combines offices, retail, and public event areas.

The plaza provides a public gathering point for cultural, artistic, and seasonal activities

Project Details

Location and Design

The development occupies a historic city center site that had been empty for decades. The project reimagines the space as a modern urban destination, reflecting the city’s architectural heritage while giving new life to a once-abandoned plot.

The development viewed from above highlights office, retail, and public spaces within the city center. Architecture and Materials

The design features a contemporary architectural language, blending glass, steel, and white glazed terracotta. This choice echoes the richness of early 20th-century high-rises in the city, connecting the new development to the historic skyline.

The architectural design combines modern materials with references to Detroit’s historic buildings. Interior Spaces

At the heart of the building is a multi-story atrium filled with natural light, capped with a skylight inspired by classic car headlights. Floors include flexible office and retail spaces with views of the downtown skyline, along with meeting areas, fitness zones, cafes, and underground parking.

The atrium creates a luminous and flexible interior space connecting different floors. Public Spaces and Activities

A large event hall hosts cultural and civic gatherings, while new retail spaces along the main street restore commercial vitality. A pedestrian plaza connects the main avenue to adjacent streets, designed as a public gathering space for art displays, seasonal events, and performances.

Next Phase

The next stage will introduce a multi story tower with residential units and a hotel, continuing the integration of mixed uses and enhancing the urban experience of the site.

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The Hudson’s Detroit project reimagines a long-vacant urban site with a contemporary architectural approach. It combines glass, steel, and white-glazed terracotta. The multi-story atrium introduces a luminous interior. Terraces and skyline views create a layered spatial experience. Yet, despite the material expression and architectural clarity, the spatial flow between public and private areas remains underdefined. This limitation may reduce user engagement. Nonetheless, the project offers a model for integrating historic façade elements with modern urban life. It enhances the site’s value as a revitalized urban destination.

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Tokyo’s vision for Tsukiji has finally taken shape. The newly announced redevelopment plan includes a 50,000-seat stadium, nine high-rise towers with hotels and offices, and a cultural hub to preserve Tsukiji’s world-famous food traditions. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2028.

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New York | August 4, 2025 – After decades of abandonment, the former Flushing Airport site in College Point, Queens is set for a major transformation. New York City has announced a large-scale urban development project. It will bring around 3,000 new housing units and 60 acres of public green space to the 80-acre site. This site has remained unused since the airport's closure in 1984. From Aviation Landmark to a Livable Neighborhood Once the busiest airfield in New York City, Flushing Airport has sat vacant for over 40 years. It has slowly returned to a natural wetland state. Now, it’s at the center of a renewed effort to tackle the city’s growing housing shortage.

Initial renderings by S9 Architecture reveal mid-rise housing clusters immersed in a continuous green landscape on the former airport grounds. The development is part of Mayor Eric Adams’ broader housing strategy. This strategy aims to deliver 500,000 new homes by 2032. These efforts occur amid rising demand and a dwindling supply of buildable land in the five boroughs. Local Collaboration and a Nature-Conscious Design The project is being led by Cirrus Workforce Housing and LCOR, in coordination with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). Architectural design is provided by S9 Architecture, whose preliminary renderings reveal a collection of mid-rise residential buildings. These buildings are woven into a landscape of green spaces, pedestrian paths, and restored natural elements.

The development embraces sustainability, with integrated solar arrays and rooftop greenery part of the design strategy. The layout reflects a clear intent to reintroduce accessible public spaces while respecting the site’s ecological character. A Long-Term Investment in Housing and Jobs With a projected budget of $3.2 billion, the plan is expected to generate the same amount in economic activity over the next 30 years. One defining feature of the project is its commitment to union labour at all stages of construction. This aligns with the city’s goals for fair employment and equitable urban development. A Site with History - and a Second Chance Attempts to repurpose the Flushing Airport land have repeatedly failed over the years. Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, for instance, floated proposals in 2004 and 2013, but both met strong public resistance.

Preserving parts of the site’s natural wetland character, the landscape integrates green public access and ecological awareness. This time, the focus on affordable housing, coupled with labor guarantees, has helped the plan gain much-needed traction. In a recent statement, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards noted: "Once a symbol of early aviation in New York, this site is now poised to become a cornerstone of Queens’ future. It’s a rare opportunity to turn history into a platform for community growth."