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Plans include MODEM, public space, housing, and a skatepark.<\/h2>\n

Photo credit: Albert duce<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

One of Detroit\u2019s<\/strong> most infamous ruins is set for transformation, as officials unveil a US$50 million<\/strong> plan to redevelop the Packard Automotive Plant<\/strong> into a multi-use cultural and industrial complex. The project includes the creation of the Museum of Detroit Electronic Music (MODEM)<\/strong>, marking a major investment in the city\u2019s electronic heritage.<\/p>\n

Located on Detroit\u2019s East Side<\/strong>, the Albert Kahn-designed Packard Plant<\/strong> has stood largely abandoned since it ceased operations in 1958. In the 1990s, it became a key site for underground raves, hosting events like Richie Hawtin\u2019s Spastik<\/strong> warehouse parties and the legendary DJ Godfather vs. Gary Chandler<\/strong> battle. Over the years, the site has also featured in major productions, including Transformers, It Follows<\/strong>, and Eminem\u2019s<\/strong> 2009 \u2018Beautiful\u2019<\/strong> video. A Banksy<\/strong> mural discovered in 2015 was later auctioned for $137,500.<\/p>\n

The newly announced redevelopment focuses on the southern 28-acre section of the plant and will include housing, an indoor skatepark, recreational areas, and two acres of indoor and outdoor public space \u2014 with MODEM<\/strong> as a cultural centerpiece.<\/p>\n

\u201cFive years ago, the Packard Plant<\/strong> was still standing as Detroit\u2019s most iconic ruin,\u201d<\/em> said Mayor Mark Duggan.<\/strong> \u201cIt took an incredible amount of work to gain title to the property and tear down everything that could not be saved in hopes for a day like this.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Incoming mayor Mary Sheffield<\/strong> echoed the sentiment: \u201cThis is how we honor our past while building our future \u2014 by preserving history, creating jobs, expanding housing, and investing in culture and community all at once.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Plans also include a 393,000 square foot, Class-A industrial building projected to generate 300 jobs. If approved, the full project is expected to be completed by 2029.<\/p>\n

More information available here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source electronicgroove.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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