Eye On Detroit - The Murray
The historic Murray townhomes had stood vacant for decades before its recently-completed $4.6M renovation. The Murray consists of 12 townhomes, three of which are designated for affordable housing. It is located at on Porter Street, a block east of Clark Park in southwest Detroit. A special ceremony celebrating the grand opening of The Murray was held on July 22. Mayor Duggan, Southwest Solutions CEO Sean de Four, developers W. Emery Matthews and Stan Edwards of Real Estate Interests, and others spoke at the event. In addition to recognizing the significance of The Murray revitalization for the community, Mayor Duggan announced a new $3.3M investment in Clark Park, which will get a new playground, splash pad, fitness area, and walkway and entry improvements.