I have been curious about this parcel for some time which is owned by a Canadian partnership. This seems to me that this is the sort land speculation that the Duggan tax plan is suppose to curtail. Allowing it to languish puts a drag on any revitalization efforts in the Jefferson/Chalmers neighborhood.

From Axios Detroit:

Annalise here. Sandwiched between two large pieces of riverfront public park land in Jefferson Chalmers is a mass of private property fenced off with a "No Trespassing" sign.
  • It's across the street from Coriander Kitchen and runs along the creek.
  • I walk past this mysterious spot often and wonder about its possibilities — or rather, lack thereof.

Why it matters: The long-vacant seven acres along the river is among key pieces of land that are wasting away without any accessibility when they could be used for public benefit.

  • The parcel was last sold in 2013 for $3 million, per city records. The current owner is a company called Riverfront Limited Partnership