Some of the demolition would begin in the spring, with the renovation starting in the summer, said Jed Howbert, co-founder of Greatwater. This is the company’s first attempt at turning an industrial building into residential, he said. Construction could take about 12 months depending on the building.
“We’re excited to preserve this important part of Detroit’s industrial heritage, and to make it possible for people to call it home,” Howbert said in an email. “We think 450 Amsterdam will combine the best elements of a historic renovation and new construction: the authenticity of the historic structure, plus the amenities of new construction.”
