Monroe Streetscape Project

A NEW GREEKTOWN:

Honoring History, Embracing the Future

Now Open: Come See the New Monroe Street

The Monroe Streetscape Redesign Project is a transformative initiative led by the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership to revitalize one of Detroit’s most historic corridors. Supported by $20 million in state funding, this project reimagines one of Detroit’s most treasured pedestrian corridors, transforming Monroe Street in Greektown into a safer, more walkable and engaging public space.

The new Monroe Street features upgraded sidewalks and granite pavers, enhanced lighting, public Wi-Fi, integrated sound infrastructure, and beautified landscaping—all designed to celebrate the district’s cultural identity while supporting local businesses and improving the pedestrian experience. By investing in infrastructure, aesthetics, and accessibility, the project aims to preserve Greektown’s legacy while paving the way for its future.

Construction is complete, and “A New Greektown” is here! Come walk the newly designed Monroe Street, take in the new pavers, lighting and landscaping, and enjoy the restaurants, bars, bakeries and shops that make Greektown one of Detroit’s favorite places to gather. Every Greektown business is open and ready to welcome you.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

  • Monroe Street is now a walkable, pedestrian-friendly promenade with new granite pavers, lighting and landscaping.

  • The Hollywood Casino at Greektown parking garage is open, along with other garages and surface lots throughout the district.

  • All parking on side streets, in surface lots, and garages remains available. The Detroit People Mover Greektown stop is open.

  • Greektown’s free courtesy shuttle to Little Caesars Arena runs for all Red Wings home games and select concerts and events. Pick it up at Brush & Monroe or Beaubien & Monroe.

  • Construction is complete and every Greektown business is open. Come see the new Monroe Street!

Plenty of parking is available on side streets and in surface lots and garages around the district, and the Greektown stop on the Detroit People Mover is open. Come stroll the new Monroe Street, then stay for dinner, dessert or a night out.

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