Detroit refuses to settle for the status of a has-been city. Tough economic times have certainly taken a toll. But rather than losing hope, city leaders are seizing the opportunity to recreate The Motor City as a metropolitan hub valued for its cultural offerings. Yardi client Bedrock is leading the way in the resurgence of one of America’s most iconic cities. Dan Mullen, Vice President of Development at Bedrock, has never doubted that Detroit was worth the fight. “It’s an amazing opportunity to be in Detroit,” he says. “An urban location provides this indescribable energy: being surrounded by industry, historic architecture, a place where everything is walkable, where you can work and play. As a company, having the opportunity to purchase and redevelop historic buildings and impact the outcome of one of the great American cities is something that we take pride in.” Bedrock leverages its position as the real estate services branch of Quicken Loans to purchase and redevelop properties in the downtown district. Bedrock works with affiliate companies to then “tie the thread,” or work together in the redevelopment process to ensure that local companies reap the benefits of the city’s growth. It’s truly a team effort that aims to pull everyone forward together. Mullen values the collaborative process, “We work closely with the city, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, other developers and local businesses. We’re all one big team to help revitalize all of downtown Detroit. Bedrock definitely plays a role in [the resurgence] but we also have a lot of amazing partners.” The partnerships have helped Bedrock develop 8 million square feet of commercial space. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Demand for quality office space is rising downtown. Bedrock has responded by purchasing historic buildings, giving them a...