Before and after photos that show Detroit’s resurgence

by Metro Times editorial staff June 29, 2019

Detroit is transforming right before our eyes as new buildings crop up all over town. New construction and revitalization has resulted in there being more places for area patrons to shop, eat, and enjoy the city as it undergoes its dramatic resurgence.

Then — 2013 Beacon Park 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 Beacon Park 1901 Grand River Ave, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2007 Metropolitan Building 33 John R St., Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 Metropolitan Building 33 John R St., Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2009 Selden Standard 3921 2nd Avenue, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 Selden Standard 3921 2nd Avenue, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2007 Guard Building 1942 Grand River Ave, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 Guard Building 1942 Grand River Ave, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2009 Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles 19345 Livernois, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles 19345 Livernois, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2011 Detroit Shipping Company 474 Peterboro St, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 Detroit Shipping Company 474 Peterboro St, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2009 The Reef 6640 East 8 Mile Road, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 The Reef 6640 East 8 Mile Road, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2009 UFO Factory 2110 Trumbull Ave, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 UFO Factory 2110 Trumbull Ave, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2009 The Narrow Way 19331 Livernois Ave Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 The Narrow Way 19331 Livernois Ave Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2009 Oakland Avenue Urban Farm 9227 Goodwin St, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 Oakland Avenue Urban Farm 9227 Goodwin St, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2009 Wurlitzer Building 1509 Broadway, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 Wurlitzer Building 1509 Broadway, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2015 Playground Detroit 2845 Gratiot Ave, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 Playground Detroit 2845 Gratiot Ave, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2009 The Commons 7900 Mack Ave, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 The Commons 7900 Mack Ave, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Then — 2009 Whole Foods 115 Mack Ave, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

Now — 2018 Whole Foods 115 Mack Ave, Detroit Photo via GoogleMaps

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