Renaissance Center and RiverEast District Transformational Brownfield Plan
Detroit
Description
The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority's Transformational Brownfield Plan for the RenCen and RiverEast redevelopment was set for discussion and a public hearing after prior CAC and DBRA review.
Impact summary
Would fund demo of the RenCen tower/podium and Tower 100 work, unlocking a new riverfront district with housing, parkland, and jobs — while forgoing state tax revenue critics say the city needs.
Applicant
- Name
- City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
- Address
- Renaissance Center and RiverEast District, Detroit, MI
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee
A $2.24B, three-phase plan capturing up to $300M in state sales/income tax over 20 years to fund RenCen demolition and renovation — with zero local property tax capture. Held over to November 12.
City Council Formal Session
A resolution calling a public hearing on the brownfield plan backing the RenCen redevelopment; referred to PED.
Related issues (4)
Stockbridge Renaissance Center 600 Tower redevelopment incentives
A $65 million conversion of the vacant 600 Tower into a 200-room hotel, 86 apartments (18 affordable), condos, and retail, seeking a 12-year OPRA certificate and a $16.7 million Brownfield TIF plan. The committee held both items two weeks for more analysis on incentive cost per job and obsolescence.
RenCen Community Benefits and Revenue-Sharing Questions
Stockbridge wants tax breaks to turn the vacant Ren Cen tower into 86 apartments (18 affordable), six condos and a 200-room hotel. The NEZ was held back for more scrutiny while the obsolete-property district moved forward.
Renaissance Center / East Riverfront incentive package
Stockbridge wants tax breaks to turn the vacant Ren Cen tower into 86 apartments (18 affordable), six condos and a 200-room hotel. The NEZ was held back for more scrutiny while the obsolete-property district moved forward.
Community Benefits Ordinance reform
The biannual report shows 490 of 620 commitments done or on track across 14 projects, but Herman Kiefer is off track and on a compliance plan, and the MID project is paused. Council members and the Equitable Development Task Force want a work group to strengthen the ordinance so residents get real benefits.
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