The Villages at Parkside is a 52-acre public housing project on the east side of Detroit, located at the northeast corner of E Warren Ave and Conner St — immediately across from historic Chandler Park. DHC is partnering with Ginosko Development Company to redevelop Parkside as a new residential community with a broad mix of housing options across several affordable income ranges.

Part of the project involves converting Parkside from Low Income Public Housing (Section 9) funding to Section 8 funding through a HUD program called RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration). DHC and Ginosko strongly encourage residents and stakeholders with questions to email parkside@dhcmi.org, or reach out to a Resident Representative for assistance.

A binder is available in the lobby of the community center with RAD-related information including the Resident Information Notice (RIN) and General Information Notice (GIN). Residents are also encouraged to review the RAD Fact Sheets on the HUD website — particularly Fact Sheet #9 on RAD and Relocation.

Timeline of Anticipated Project Milestones

Please note that the dates in this timeline are subject to change. 

•  2024

  • Begin architectural and engineering ("A&E") design
  • Begin conducting environmental investigations to prepare HUD- and EGLE-required reports
  • Secure Board approval to enter into a Development Agreement with Ginosko

•  2025

  • Q4: Ribbon Cutting – Construction activities begin

•  2026

  • July: Construction completion and ready for move-ins
  • Winter (Q4): residents relocate to new buildings; demolition activities would soon follow