I find this very exciting news! Looks like there are zoning issues that need to be resolved, but it speaks volumes on how development can potentially spread in Detroit's small walkable, neighborhoods. I'm actually surprised at the size for this neighborhood. I would have expected the first new development to be infill housing nearby, but there was recently the announcement of the purchase and renovation [[a few months back) of an abandoned apartment building in West Village so maybe there are not many large-scale rehab opportunities available within the actual West Village boundaries. There is definitely plenty of options for this neighborhood to spread to the immediate blocks west up to Grand Blvd and Jefferson.

New Proposed Apartments Bldg

http://detroit.curbed.com/archives/2...s-proposed.php

Renovation of Old Building

http://detroit.curbed.com/archives/2...st-village.php