Lee Plaza

The long-awaited transformation of the iconic Lee Plaza is officially underway. Partners including the Roxbury Group, Ethos Development Partners, and Lighthouse, commemorated the start of construction for the redevelopment of the historic art deco skyscraper located on West Grand Boulevard in Detroit. Originally opened in 1929 as a luxury residential hotel developed by Ralph T. Lee, the 15-story building will once again house Detroiters — this time, 117 seniors earning at or below 50% of area median income. The apartments will be affordable for residents who will pay no more than 30% of their income in rent, with affordability guaranteed for at least 45 years. A planned second phase will include up to 65 additional residential units on the upper five floors.