About Michigan Central

Key Spaces

  • Michigan Central Station
  • Newlab at Michigan Central Building
  • The Factory
  • Building West
  • Bagley Parking Hub
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The Work We Do

From pioneering autonomous vehicle technology to implementing sustainable transportation solutions, the work being done at Michigan Central is setting the standard for mobility innovation worldwide. Collaborating with industry leaders, startups, and community stakeholders, we are driving forward initiatives that will shape the future of transportation and urban living for generations to come.

 

The Work We Do

From pioneering autonomous vehicle technology to implementing sustainable transportation solutions, the work being done at Michigan Central is setting the standard for mobility innovation worldwide. Collaborating with industry leaders, startups, and community stakeholders, we are driving forward initiatives that will shape the future of transportation and urban living for generations to come.

  • Mobility Rendering
    Making the Future a Reality

    A first-of-its-kind mobility solutions testing platform

  • Retail Rendering
    Revitalization of Commercial & Public Spaces

    Retail, restaurants, hospitality, co-working, and public amenities

  • The Factory
    Work Space

    Home to 5,000 workers in the Corktown and Southwest Detroit area

  • Entrepreneur Support

    Supportive services for local entrepreneurs and artists at all stages

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    Open Platform

    Forging cross-industry partnerships that will transform our collective future

  • Community Partner

    Supporting our neighbors through open dialogue, collaboration, and a community-first approach

The Future We Are Forging Together

The way we move is rapidly evolving, and the mobility systems that originally transformed cities are no longer the ones that will move them forward. Our communities need solutions that are not only new and innovative, but equitable and environmentally sustainable, to help people get around and lead better lives.

Michigan Central is the innovation hub at the center of that future.

Our inclusive open platform brings together some of the brightest minds from around Detroit and around the world to cross-collaborate and address the many barriers to social, economic and physical mobility – because no one company can solve these challenges alone. Together, we develop, test and create the products and solutions that will pave the way for a more connected, autonomous and electrified future.

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Mobility

Guiding Principles

We are working closely with the Corktown and Southwest Detroit communities to honor our city’s rich history and vibrant culture.

These five Guiding Principles are at the forefront of all that we do:

 

Guiding Principles

We are working closely with the Corktown and Southwest Detroit communities to honor our city’s rich history and vibrant culture.

These five Guiding Principles are at the forefront of all that we do:

  • Build the Future of Mobility
    Build The Future of Mobility

    Create, scale and showcase new technologies that are accessible, flexible, and provide greater options for better transportation for all.

  • Optimize for Innovation
    Foster Innovation

    Promote interactions between people, businesses, and ideas.

  • Make an Inclusive and Authentic Place
    Create an Inclusive and Authentic Place

    Develop a space that is authentically Detroit, invites in the community, and supports diverse and equitable uses.

  • Celebrate Heritage and Legacy
    Celebrate Heritage and Legacy

    Preserve the area’s unique character and historic structures while introducing new forms that respect local heritage.

  • Make Decisions That Create Equity
    Make Decisions That Improve Equity

    Foster partnerships that deliver greater opportunity, environmental sustainability, and vitality to the area.

Sustainability

With climate change a growing threat, one thing is clear: We need to do things differently. That means creating a more sustainable world — and technology, smart choices, and creative collaboration can help get us there.
At Michigan Central, we are:

  • Prioritizing sustainable restorations over new construction
  • Creating new public green spaces
  • Integrating green infrastructure into our landscape and building designs
  • Helping to accelerate electrification
  • Supporting the development of new sustainable transportation technologies