These before and after photos show how much Detroit has changed in 12 years

by Metro Times editorial staff December 23, 2021

Detroit is a city where the resurgence and renaissance can’t be denied or ignored for better or worse. Local neighborhoods and architecture is steadily changing as new businesses and buildings are coming in, and old familiar structures are moving out.

From new apartment buildings and arenas to parks and demolitions, here’s how Detroit has changed over the last 12 years.

All photos via Google Maps.

Then — 2009 Joe Louis Arena

Now — 2021 Joe Louis Arena

Then — 2011 Detroit Shipping Co.

Now — 2021 Detroit Shipping Co.

Then — 2009 Little Caesars Arena

Now — 2021 Little Caesars Arena

Then — 2007 Beacon Park

Now — 2021 Beacon Park

Then — 2009 Michigan State Fairgrounds

Now — 2021 Michigan State Fairgrounds

Then — 2009 Kercheval and Parker St.

Now — 2021 Kercheval and Parker St.

Then — 2009 Wayne State University, Anthony Wayne Dr.

Now — 2021 Wayne State University, Anthony Wayne Dr.

Then — 2009 Riverside Park

Now — 2021 Riverside Park

Then — 2009 Redford High School

Now — 2021 Redford High School

Then — 2009 Cooley High School

Now — 2021 Cooley High School

Then — 2009 Detroit One Coney Island

Now — 2021 Detroit One Coney Island

Then — 2009 Livernois Avenue of Fashion

Now — 2021 Livernois Avenue of Fashion

Then — 2009 Eastern Market

Now — 2021 Eastern Market

Then — 2009 Greektown

Now — 2021 Greektown

Then — 2009 Grand River and Greenfield

Now — 2021 Grand River and Greenfield

Then — 2009 Hudson’s Site

Now — 2021 Hudson’s Site

Then — 2009 Spirit of Detroit Plaza

Now — 2021 Spirit of Detroit Plaza

Then — 2009 Northern High School

Now — 2021 Northern High School

Then — 2009 The Belt

Now — 2021 The Belt

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