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• Bedrock marks the completion of the 12-story building at 1240 Woodward Avenue, featuring tenants such as General Motors, ROCK, ALO, Tecovas and The Department at Hudson’s, a 56,000 square foot event space.

• Additional retailers and office tenants, a hotel, residences and dining options, such as a rooftop lounge of the 12^th floor of the Hudson’s building, will be part of the mixed-use development.

• Nick Gilbert Way, a new public plaza honoring the late son of Dan and Jennifer Gilbert, to open on November 6 with public activations, retail, community programming and the debut of Hudson’s for the holidays.

Detroit, MI [October 9, 2025] – Bedrock today reveals Hudson’s Detroit with the completion of the 12-story office building at 1240 Woodward Avenue. Designed by SHoP Architects, Hudson’s redefines the modern workplace, adding more than 400,000 square feet of Class A office space, destination retail, a premier event venue and a rooftop lounge on the 12^th floor, opening in 2026. Bedrock will announce the opening of the 45-story tower, located at 1208 Woodward Avenue, in 2027 with dining, The Detroit EDITION hotel and The Residences at The Detroit EDITION, to round out the 1.5-million-square-foot development.

For decades, the J.L. Hudson Department Store—once the tallest department store in the world—was a cultural landmark for friends and family to gather, shop and dine. Hudson’s Detroit seeks to honor these traditions, becoming a place for Detroiters and visitors to make lasting memories.

Nick Gilbert Way, a new public plaza connecting Woodward Avenue to Farmer Street at Hudson’s Detroit, will be unveiled on Thursday, November 6. Named in honor of the late son of Dan and Jennifer Gilbert, and the heart of the development, Nick Gilbert Way will be an accessible gathering place with seasonal programming such as live music, art installations, retail pop-ups and other experiences, launching this November with Hudson’s for the holidays. Un Deux Trois, a French-inspired coffee truck from Midtown’s Café Sous Terre, will serve pastries, espresso drinks and coffee in the plaza seven days a week.

“Ten years in the making, Hudson’s Detroit is elevating downtown and creating space for the community to come together. Whether you are an office tenant, attending an event or shopping at one of the new retailers, everyone can experience Hudson’s,” said Dan Gilbert, Founder and Chairman of Bedrock. “Through Nick Gilbert Way, we’re delivering a vibrant destination for people to gather, ideas to spark and memories to be made. This is only the beginning for Hudson’s.”

Since its debut in Spring 2025, The Department at Hudson’s has already attracted thousands of visitors to Detroit through community-defining events such as Global Citizen NOW, Crain’s Detroit Business Homecoming and Summit Detroit. Boasting 56,000 square feet of flexible space, The Department at Hudson’s is on course to host dozens of events in 2025.

Also at Hudson’s, General Motors’ new lobby and public showroom will be called “Entrance One,” located at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Nick Gilbert Way. This name honors the legacy of the J.L. Hudson Department Store, where Entrance One was once the main entrance for employees on Farmer Street. In selecting this name, GM recognizes Detroit’s rich retail history and the lasting significance of the Hudson’s building. This marks GM’s fourth office site in the city and celebrates its return to Woodward Avenue, launching a new era with its future headquarters at the heart of downtown.

“As the signature tenant at Hudson’s Detroit, General Motors celebrates Detroit’s rich legacy while embracing the city’s bright future,” said David Massaron, vice president Infrastructure and Corporate Citizenship. “Our return to Woodward Avenue in this state-of-the-art building will allow our teams to drive the future of the automotive industry.”

Shopping at Hudson’s Detroit

Woodward Avenue will soon open between Grand River Avenue and State Street, bringing continuity to the block for the first time in decades. In addition, ALO—a wellness-focused apparel brand—opened at Hudson’s in August, and Tecovas, a modern Western outfitter, will open Friday, October 10. Further retailers will be announced soon, joining Bedrock tenants on the Woodward corridor such as Apple, Shinola, Lululemon, Nike, Savage X Fenty, H&M and The Lip Bar.

Office at Hudson’s Detroit

Hudson’s presents a modern workplace with new-to-market, Class A office in the urban core. The flexible, open-format spaces showcase 360-degree skyline views and a comprehensive suite of amenities. The centerpiece, a seven-story atrium, is filled with natural light and live vegetation capped off by a skylight inspired by the headlight cover of a ’54 Corvette.

Hudson’s Detroit office amenities include:

• The Atrium Café, offering hot and cold beverages and healthy, grab and go meals

• The Rec Room, designed by Pophouse, a multipurpose space with:

  • The Den, a living room and library area with attached kitchenette

  • A practice pickleball court and lounge areas

  • A fitness center and private training rooms

  • Sports Suite, a multi-sport simulator room

• Underground parking, meeting and events space at The Department at Hudson’s, private work areas and more

General Motors’ future world headquarters will span multiple floors at the top of the glass and terracotta building and encompass showcase space on the street level. Recently announced tenants include Accenture, Ven Johnson Law, Rock (the Gilbert Family Office) and the Gilbert Family Foundation.

Honoring the Past, Building the Future

Located on the site of the former J.L. Hudson Department Store, Bedrock has transformed the storied address into a landmark mixed-use destination. Built for Detroit, the iconic development honors Detroit’s architectural heritage while redefining its skyline.

Set to open in 2027, the Hudson’s Detroit tower will debut The Detroit EDITION hotel, the brand’s first foray into the Midwest, delivering five-star hospitality, curated food and beverage outlets, a spa, pool, fitness center and event space. The Residences at The Detroit EDITION will introduce 97 luxury condominiums with private amenities and access to hotel services. Please visit EditionResidencesDetroit.com for details.

For information on Hudson’s Detroit, please visit Hudsons-Detroit.com and follow @HudsonsDetroit and @BedrockDetroit.

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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 of operating 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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