Public Invited to View, Vote on Hudson's Site Ideas Saturday and Sunday June 8th-9th

Who: 

Everyone who is interested in the past, present and future of downtown Detroit and the site of the former Hudson's Department Store which was closed in 1983 and was imploded in 1998.

What:   

FREE Community Open House hosted by Opportunity Detroit, a community campaign powered by Rock Ventures that promotes downtown Detroit and the city's revitalization. 

More than 1,000 people registered for the "Redesigning Detroit: A New Vision for an Iconic Site" design competition generating nearly 200 creative submissions from 22 U.S. states and 22 countries, featuring new development ideas for the vacant 92,421 square-foot parcel, the site of the old Hudson's Department Store, built in 1911.    

When:       

Saturday, June 8^th 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, June 9^th, Noon-5 p.m.

Where:  

Somerset Collection CityLoft space, 1261 Woodward, between Grand River and State in downtown Detroit. There are many parking garages nearby for easy access, including Premiere Garage directly across from 1261 Woodward and the Compuware Structure.  

Why:    

To spark community involvement, conversation and ideas for the redevelopment of one of the city's most beloved and iconic sites, the site of the old Hudson's Department Store, bordered by Woodward, Library, Grand River and Gratiot.

The public can attend, view and vote on their favorite designs. Top public vote getters will win: $2,500; $1,000 and $500 for first, second and third prizes respectively. Winners for the official judging will receive $15,000, $5,000 and $2,500 for first, second and third prizes. Winners in both categories are scheduled to be announced online and to media on Tuesday, June 11^th.  

Details/Retail: 

For more information, visit http://hudsons.opportunitydetroit.com/

Participants who attend the open house and vote for their favorite designs can get discounts for downtown Detroit retailers:

Moosejaw, 1275 Woodward:

15% off any full price item; 25% off Moosejaw

branded apparel, 10% off sale items

Roasting Plant coffee, 660 Woodward:

30 percent off smoothies

Just Baked cupcakes, 719 Griswold:

Buy one cupcake, get one free coupon

Just Topped ice cream, 719 Griswold:

$1 off sundaes (store scheduled to open soon)

The Detroit Shoppe, 1261 Woodward:

Will be open for shopping and give away

Faygo or Towne Club pop and Better Made

potato chips (while supplies last.)

Buffalo Wild Wings, 1218 Randolph:

$5 off any purchase of $25 or more

Food Trucks, 1200 Woodward block:

Sweet Potato Sensations and Miss Trudy's

Barbecue will be parked along Woodward

between Grand River and State