Everyone who is interested in the past, present and future of downtown Detroit — and especially in the site of the former Hudson’s Department Store — are invited to provide input this weekend at the Opportunity Detroit Open House for the Design Competition in Downtown Detroit.
Members of the public are invited to view the Architectural Ideas on display at the Somerset Collection CityLoft space, 1261 Woodward Avenue, across from the original Hudson’s Store site from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The historic Hudson’s Store there was closed in 1983 and was imploded in 1998.
The FREE Community Open House, hosted by Opportunity Detroit, is a community campaign powered by Rock Ventures that promotes downtown Detroit and the city’s revitalization.
Somerset Collection CityLoft space, 1261 Woodward, is located between Grand River and State in downtown Detroit. There are many parking garages nearby for easy access, including Premiere Garage directly across from 1261 Woodward and the Compuware Structure.
The public input will spark community involvement, conversation and ideas for the redevelopment of one of the city’s most beloved and iconic sites, the site of the old Hudson’s Department Store, bordered by Woodward, Library, Grand River and Gratiot. For more information, click here.
The public is invited to attend, view and vote on their favorite designs. Top public vote getters will win: $2,500; $1,000 and $500 for first, second and third prizes respectively. Winners for the official judging will receive $15,000, $5,000 and $2,500 for first, second and third prizes. Winners in both categories are scheduled to be announced online and to media on Tuesday, June 11.
Participants who attend the open house and vote for their favorite designs can get discounts for downtown Detroit retailers:
- Moosejaw, 1275 Woodward: 15% off any full price item; 25% off Moosejaw branded apparel, 10% off sale items
- Roasting Plant coffee, 660 Woodward: 30 percent off smoothies
- Just Baked cupcakes, 719 Griswold: Buy one cupcake, get one free coupon
- Just Topped ice cream, 719 Griswold: $1 off sundaes (store scheduled to open soon)
- The Detroit Shoppe, 1261 Woodward: Will be open for shopping & give away Faygo or Towne Club pop & Better Made potato chips (while supplies last.)
- Buffalo Wild Wings, 1218 Randolph: $5 off any purchase of $25 or more
- Food Trucks, 1200 Woodward block: Sweet Potato Sensations & Miss Trudy’s Barbecue will be parked along Woodward between Grand River & State
