The Brush Park neighborhood development is a model for multi-faceted urban living and a catalyst for economic growth in Detroit 

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DETROIT [July 24, 2025] – Bedrock’s City Modern today marked its completion with the addition of 20 newly constructed buildings, along with the rehabilitation of three historic mansions into five homes, providing 450 new residences to Detroit’s Brush Park. The mixed-income, amenity-dense neighborhood features apartments, townhomes, carriage homes, condominiums and 31,000 square feet of retail space. Spanning John R. Street, Edmund Place and Beaubien Street, the eight-acre development has transformed the downtown-midtown intersection into a lively, accessible neighborhood.  

“City Modern is the first major ground-up neighborhood built in Detroit since the 1980s,” Bedrock Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert said. “We didn’t just build housing, we rebuilt a community. What was once vacant land is now a mixed-income district with homes, businesses and public spaces.”  

Architecturally Diverse by Design 

Bedrock enlisted a team of six architectural firms to help shape the cohesive, design-forward City Modern master plan. A collaboration between Bedrock, Hamilton Anderson Associates, Merge Architects, Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects (LOHA), Studio Dwell, McIntosh Poris Architects (MPA) and Christian Hurttienne, the result features a patchwork of typologies and materials that reflect Detroit’s multifaceted makeup: 

• The Residences at City Modern offer 286 rental units across eight buildings. The Residences are comprised of 440 Alfred St., 265 Alfred St., 320 Edmund Place, 290 Edmund Place, 200 Edmund Place, 2853 Brush St., 2665 Brush St. and 2660 John R St., all of which feature open floor plans and amenities including rooftop terraces, a fitness center and gathering spaces.  

• The Flats at City Modern, located at 124 Alfred St., is an affordable housing community of 54 units for residents 55 years and older. Opened in 2019, The Flats feature a rooftop terrace, a fitness space and a community lounge.  

• The Carriage Homes at City Modern, developed and built by Hunter Pasteur, provide 53 newly constructed units and create a network of common spaces and pedestrian-friendly alleyways. Designed to blend modern living with Brush Park’s 19th-century context, Merge Architects reimagined the traditional carriage house into a duplex-style home with shared courtyards.  

• Hunter Pasteur’s Townhomes at City Modern are made up of 52 for-sale units, designed by Studio Dwell Architects in collaboration with Hamilton Anderson Associates. The multi-level residences feature two- to four-bedroom floor plans with a private second-floor terrace, rooftop deck, two-car garage and floor-to-ceiling windows. The design, inspired by the Victorian fabric of Brush Park, integrates a brick palette and generous landscaping.  

• Bedrock preserved three historic Victorian-era mansions, transforming them into five homes enhanced with luxury finishes; the homes were converted into condominiums.  

Living at City Modern 

Bedrock’s City Modern introduced a walkable community-oriented neighborhood in the heart of Detroit’s Brush Park. Residents are a short distance from Eastern Market, the largest historic public market district in the U.S.; Detroit’s sports and entertainment district, home to the Detroit Lions, Tigers, Pistons and Red Wings—along with the Fox Theatre, Detroit Opera House, Fisher Theatre and The Fillmore Detroit; and the QLINE, free, public transit with stops throughout the city.  City Modern has 31,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space with modern conveniences for residents and visitors. Tenants include:  

• Brushery - a locally owned, advanced dental practice offering a range of services.  

• Brush Park Bodega - a corner cafe, bar, and market and a convenient spot for the community to gather. 

• Leña – a neighborhood eatery with cuisine from Spain's Basque and Catalan regions, emphasizing wood-fired cooking and fresh, local ingredients. 

“City Modern residents have embraced our convenient corner store concept,” Brush Park Bodega Manager Dave Reaume said. “It is a pleasure to serve this newly revitalized Brush Park community and we hope to continue to play an active role for many years to come.” 

“Brush Park stood out to us for its walkability and density, which we see as important to Detroit’s continued revitalization,” Leña Co-Owner Tarun Kajeepeta said. “We wanted a location where Leña could be a neighborhood restaurant for residents, while also welcoming visitors in town for games or shows and this space offered that perfect balance.” 

Brush Park, Then & Now 

When Bedrock began the City Modern project in 2015, more than 80% of Brush Park’s physical lots were empty. Its vision for the City Modern community was rooted in both preservation and progress—to reintroduce density and walkability while honoring the neighborhood’s historic significance.  

Now, recognized as a catalyst for neighborhood growth, City Modern includes nearby developments such as Edmund Place, Brush House, Brush Park Apartments and Brush Watson, in addition to a variety of retail, dining and service offerings. 

“City Modern represents what’s possible when we center inclusive development and honor the history of our neighborhoods,” Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield said. “This project is a testament to the power of partnership and progress in the heart of Detroit’s Brush Park community.”  

For additional information about City Modern, or to inquire about residential or retail opportunities, please visit CityModernDetroit.com and follow @BedrockDetroit on social media. 

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About Bedrock 

Bedrock is an award-winning real estate developer focused on comprehensive city building initiatives in Detroit and Cleveland. Its work includes creating iconic cityscapes, rehabilitating historic properties and making space for the community—all with the philosophy to operate for more than profit.

Since 2011, Bedrock has invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to develop and restore more than 140 properties, totaling over 21 million square feet of office, retail, residential, hospitality, industrial, data centers and parking. In 2024, Bedrock was named one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.

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