As the fun names of Gilbertville and Ilitchville have emerged so it seems there has been an informal border between the two empires at Grand Circus Park. To the south Gilbertville, to the north Ilitchville.

Now I read that the restless Dan Gilbert is at it again. In an excellent summary of the status of City of Detroit RFP's by Crain's Kirk Pinho [Link] the lead story is about the Brush Park RFP that Bedrock [Gilbert] seeking the city's approval to redevelop a portion of the 100-acre-plus neighborhood. There are nine bidders. He's proposing to cross Grand Circus Park. Should we expect a clash between the two private security armies? I kid of course.



The status of the other RFP's [each deserving its own thread] are:
Brewster Wheeler Recreation RFP site - "John Roach, communications director for Mayor Mike Duggan, said the Brewster Wheeler RFP process is complete and the redeveloper selection process is under way."

Brewster-Douglass housing projects RFP - "Roach said there is not a firm timeline, but an RFP issue is planned soon. The Detroit Housing Commission owns the land but cannot sell it without approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development because $6.5 million of HUD funding to the commission paid for the demolition..."

Herman Kiefer Health Complex RFP - "Roach said in regard to Herman Kiefer, the RFP process is complete and the selection process is under way. He declined to name the developer the city is in discussions with. The final redeveloper selection of the complex had been expected by June 2. "

Brodhead Naval Armory RFP - "The DEGC won't consider any proposals that require demolition of the existing armory, which would likely end up as a mixed-use development with residential and commercial space."

South District Recreation Department Building RFP - [Piquette Avenue between John R and Brush] - Calls for future "deconstruction hub" where materials from demolished homes are offered for sale or provide value-added services, such as using them to make furniture or other goods"

The 162,000-square-foot former Lighting Department building - [Grinnell Street between Van Dyke and Gratiot ] - "The building, which sits on 11.5 acres, is just south of the municipal airport. Proposals have been received and are being reviewed. "