Information and Neighborhood Updates
June 24, 2024 Open House Invitation and Presentation Materials
About the Project
The University of Michigan Center for Innovation (UMCI) is a proposed new academic building to be located in downtown Detroit. The proposed 200,000 gross-square-foot building will be the first of 3 buildings to be constructed on the site, with the other two buildings to be constructed by a developer at a future date. Included within the building is shelled space that will provide flexibility and expansion opportunities in the future. UMCI will be a world-class research, education and entrepreneurship center designed to advance innovation and talent-focused community development to propel city, region and statewide job creation and inclusive economic growth by stimulating economic development in the city of Detroit. The program will offer a mixed-model approach that includes both masters’ degrees and workforce development programs that will focus on technology and innovation. The new building will have a basement and 6 stories above grade. The lower floors will contain public-facing programs while the upper floors will be dedicated mostly to graduate programs.
Who can I contact with more questions?
Sue Gott
Associate Director for Planning and Communication
Architecture, Engineering and Construction
suegott@umich.edu
734.764.2455