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The 60,000 square foot structure would stand 74 feet tall in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood.

Bedrock’s Monroe Street Midway is returning for the 2023 summer season.

A historic Downtown Detroit building that was vacant for over a decade is near the end of its $300 million renovation.

A 1.5 million square foot development is planned in Downtown Detroit’s Cadillac Square, including a revival of the historic National Theatre.

Sunday is the last day of Detroit’s Fire & Ice Festival and you and your loved ones can enjoy many activities while hanging out along the riverfront.

A winter wonderland is taking over at Cadillac Square and Monroe Street Midway. James Feagin, Director of Economic Mobility for the Gilbert Family Foundation, joined Tati Amare on “Live in the D” to talk about the exciting activities taking place.

It’s going to feel even more festive this winter in Downtown Detroit, with a new wintery experience launching near Campus Martius.

Dan Gilbert’s Bedrock has withdrawn its request for a $60 million tax abatement from the City of Detroit for the company’s Hudson’s site development, with plans to bring it back up at a later time.

The ongoing redevelopment at Detroit’s former Hudson’s store site has entered a new phase -- and we’re getting a look at what the interior of the building will look like once it’s finished.

A new market, café and bar is opening in Detroit’s Brush Park this March.

A popular eatery and “sweet” escape -- Sugar Factor American Brasserie -- is opening its first Michigan location in Downtown Detroit this spring.

Here are this morning's top stories.

The building adds to Bedrock’s growing riverfront portfolio, including 300 River Place, a 500,000 SF, Class A office building.

The drive-in movie theater on Monroe Street in Downtown Detroit is returning for a second year, starting Friday night near Campus Martius.

The drive-in movie theatre on Monroe Street in Downtown Detroit is returning for a second year, starting in November.

The iconic Book Tower in Downtown Detroit will soon be home to the city’s first extended stay hotel concept, Bedrock announced on Tuesday.

The installation will include more than 6,500 tons of steel and 100,000 bolts.

It was an outdoor drive-in movie theater, but now the Monroe Blocks development is getting its skating on.

A few months ago, Bedrock launched the Monroe Street drive-in theater in Downtown Detroit. But for this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the company will be turning the site into what it is calling it the “Monroe Street Midway.” This summer, this newest attraction is the midway roller rink.

Here are this morning's top stories.

Bedrock is adding to its Detroit Riverfront portfolio with the acquisition of the 300 River Place building.

DETROIT – Bedrock announced on Monday that it is laying off about 60 employees in midst of a restructuring. In a statement from the company, the employee changes are a result of “a restructuring that will position the company for continued growth and improved service in 2021 and well beyond.”A full statement from Bedrock reads:“Today, Bedrock announced a restructuring that will position the company for continued growth and improved service in 2021 and well beyond. As a result, approximately 60 positions have been affected by these changes. We are working diligently to place virtually all impacted team members into new roles within the Rock Family of Companies. To date, several team members have already accepted new positions with sister companies and we anticipate the majority finding new roles in the coming weeks.

DETROIT – A new attraction in Downtown Detroit from Bedrock and Emagine is providing families entertainment during the coronavirus pandemic. Several families pulled up to the Monroe Street Drive-In Powered by Emagine on Friday in the Campus Martius area. READ: Bedrock, Emagine partner for drive-in movies in Downtown DetroitEmagine Entertainment CEO Anthony Laverde said the movie of the night was the 1993 film Jurassic Park. The drive-in movie attracted the Brooks family to come down. READ: Pop-up drive-in theater coming to Downtown Detroit“We’ve been cooped up for so long.

DETROIT – A piece of Downtown Detroit real estate is getting a new temporary tenant. Bedrock and Emagine Entertainment are partnering up to launch the Monroe Street Drive-In Powered by Emagine. The theater opens on Jan. 22 with the opening night screening of the 1993 film Jurassic Park. Tickets will cost $20 per vehicle and will be available in the coming days at emagine-entertainment.com. Additionally, tickets can be purchased in-person at the Monroe Street Drive-In Powered By Emagine when gates open at 6 pm starting Jan. 22, 2021.

DETROIT – A new drive-in movie theater experience is coming to Downtown Detroit. Bedrock and Emagine have partnered for the Monroe Street Drive-In Powered by Emagine, which will offer drive-in films for $20 per vehicle starting this month. Monroe Street Drive-In will operate in partnership with Emagine Entertainment, with showtimes every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 pm, starting Jan. 22. Initially, Bedrock has reserved January 22, 2021 as a complimentary special pre-screening for local Detroiters at the Monroe Street Drive-In. SHOWTIMES & THEATER INFORMATIONMonroe Street Drive-In Powered By Emagine will feature a 60x32 ft digital projection screen on the site of the future Monroe Blocks development at 32 Monroe Street, Detroit, MI 48226.

DETROIT – This video shows construction crews on Dec. 10, 2020 in Detroit working to pour concrete for the Hudson’s site skyscraper. More: Go underground at Detroit’s old Hudson’s site as crews build skyscraperOn Oct. 28, 2018, Bedrock released new details and renderings of the skyscraper to be built at the old Hudson's site in Detroit. (WDIV)Here are the first renderings released by Bedrock:Renderings of a skyscraper planned for the old Hudson's department store site in Detroit. 22 years ago: Old Hudson’s building demolished in Downtown DetroitThe new skyscraper is being built on the site of the famous Hudson’s building. Hudson's Department Store building in Detroit.

A Ford Escape automatically stops as a pedestrian crosses in front during a self park demonstration, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 in Detroit. Ford, Bosch and real estate company Bedrock are teaming up to test technology that will let vehicles park by themselves in parking decks. The companies are testing the technology using floor-mounted sensors and computers that can control mainly existing features in the Ford Escape. Data would be gathered and problems worked out, and from there, the systems would spread to other smart garages with sensors and computers. So far Ford, Bosch and Bedrock have an agreement for the initial demonstration project, but are eyeing future deals.

DETROIT – A combination of heat and old infrastructure caused a Downtown Detroit road to buckle and a water main to break Saturday night. The water flooded the basement of the David Stott Building on Griswold Street, near Campus Martius, leaving dozens without power. It happened on Independence Day at about 10:30 p.m. A water main burst along Griswold Street between Michigan Avenue and State Street, flooding the intersection. Bedrock released the following statement:The Stott building is currently experiencing a power outage resulting from a water main break late Saturday evening. We are currently evaluating the extent of the damage and have reached out to all building residents as we assess necessary repairs.

Water main break leaves dozens without power in Downtown DetroitPublished: July 5, 2020, 11:22 pmA combination of heat and old infrastructure caused a Downtown Detroit road to buckle and a water main to break Saturday night.

DETROIT The University of Michigan is building a new innovation center at the site of the failed Wayne County jail project in Downtown Detroit. Bedrock, the University of Michigan and local leaders announced the project this week that will sit on Gratiot Avenue, near Eastern Market, spanning 14-acres, named the Detroit Center for Innovation (DCI). Ground level rendering for Detroit Center for Innovation (DCI). The Detroit Center for Innovation combines vision, leadership and a deep commitment to this city and state and I am very appreciative of the efforts of all involved, Whitmer said. Since acquiring the site, Bedrock demolished the half-built jail structure and is currently using the site to support construction related to other in-progress developments in Downtown Detroit.

DETROIT - We are getting a look at what the inside of a rehabilitated Book Tower could look like as Dan Gilbert's Bedrock announces an architect for the design project. ODA has been selected to design a mix of residential, hospitality, retail and office space at the Book Tower in Downtown Detroit. Book Tower originally was built as an office tower and took a decade to complete. Bedrock said ODA's role is to update and expand on Book Tower's programming and existing structures, creating nearly 500,000 square feet of Downtown residential, hospitality, retail and office space. Take a look at the images of the exterior rehab and the interior rehab renderings:Book Tower rehabilitation in Downtown Detroit (Sept. 4, 2019/Bedrock)Read more:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Renderings of a skyscraper planned for the old Hudson's department store site in Detroit. DETROIT - As construction ramps up at the Hudson site in downtown Detroit, the planned skyscraper may NOT end up being the tallest building in the city. Bedrock now says it has scrapped plans for a public observation deck so it's possible the new building will not reach the initial estimate of 734-feet, which would've been taller than the Renaissance Center. WATCH: Go underground at Detroit's old Hudson's site as crews build skyscraperBedrock also estimates the building will not be finished until sometime in 2023, a year later than announced. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.