What does a $20 million makeover look like? Greektown is starting to find out.

Beaubien Street in Detroit’s Greektown has reopened to vehicles and pedestrians as a $20 million revitalization project nears completion, while Monroe Street remains closed for ongoing work. The improvements include new sidewalks, brick pavers, and expanded outdoor seating, marking a significant milestone for local business owners who have endured prolonged construction. While some, like Astoria Bakery’s Tasso Teftsis, see the changes as a legacy for the community, others, such as Bobbie Fowlkes-Davis of Underground Railroad Reading Station, note the challenges the disruptions have caused but express optimism about future increased foot traffic. No firm completion date has been set for Monroe Street’s reopening.