CCPI FINAL PLanning Documents

Midtown Detroit, Inc. (MDI) has been leading the Cultural Center Planning Initiative (CCPI), one of the most ambitious and progressive cultural infrastructure and urban design projects currently in development in the country. This initiative brings together 12 legacy arts, cultural and educational institutions to build a col-lective vision to transform Detroit’s Cultural Center into a more vibrant, connected and accessible district for future generations. The CCPI has been designed to invest in green stormwater infrastructure solutions for this 83-acre site, while providing new parking with EV charging stations, as well as safer pedestrian experiences. This plan has also been designed to create new and enhance public spaces with beautiful landscaping, lighting, diverse public art and a host of inviting amenities to support outdoor programming experiences, including free public Wi-Fi. Ultimately, the CCPI could increase resilience for the Cultural Center institutions in the face of intensifying environmental stressors related to climate change and aging city infrastructure while also providing a world-class attraction for local, regional, national and international visitors.

Read about our work and download the final CCPI plans below.