Looks like the shipping container development might be moving forward. It would certainly be interesting, to say the least.

http://detroit.curbed.com/archives/2013/12/old-shipping-container-condo-plans-are-revived-expanded.php



http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2013/12/building_made_of_shipping_cont.html

Definitely of note is the fact mentioned in the MLive article that Frank Lloyd Wright's grandson is joining the firm as lead architect.