Dan Gilbert

Built World

Leading the redevelopment through Bedrock

Detroit's Neighborhood Advisory Council voted 8-1 on Oct. 27 to recommend a $133.3 million community benefits package for the Renaissance Center redevelopment. The package includes $43.5 million in direct spending from developers Bedrock and General Motors, plus nearly $90 million in voluntary payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) to the city.

Updated Nov 1

Built World

Pledged $1 billion as a gift to the RenCen nonprofit, with no repayment and no profits for him or his companies

Dan Gilbert's $1 billion pledge to the Renaissance Center is a gift the nonprofit behind the project will never repay, and neither Gilbert nor his companies will take a profit, his family office Rock said in the Oct. 19 announcement. The 501(c)(4) nonprofit would own, redevelop and operate the complex and 35 acres of the east riverfront, with Bedrock managing the work at no charge.

Updated Oct 24

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Leading the Hudson's Detroit development

Detroit's health department has the Food & Beverage Space at Hudson's, at 30 E Grand River, listed in plan review. The record first appeared on the city's list on October 2, 2026.

Updated Oct 2