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Detroit Blight Busters transforming former Woolworth building into mixed-use arts center on city's west side
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Demetrios Sanders , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The project, called the Sunflower Arts Center, will occupy 30,000 square feet.
A community hub is being developed on Detroit 's west side. The former Woolworth building on Grand River Avenue is undergoing transformation into a mixed-use arts center. The project, called the Sunflower Arts Center, will occupy 30,000 square feet.
It is expected to feature classrooms, live/work spaces for artists, and commercial space for selling artwork. A new diner is also planned for the site. Further details about the Sunflower Arts Center project are available from the source, including a video report.
The building, which dates back to 1905, had been vacant for decades before being donated to Detroit Blight Busters.
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Category: business Published: July 30, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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