Gateway Marketplace
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UnclaimedGateway Marketplace is an outdoor power center in Detroit, Michigan, at the intersection of 8 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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Overview
Gateway Marketplace is an outdoor shopping center in Detroit, Michigan, located at the southeast corner of 8 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. The approximately 35-acre complex is adjacent to the Jason Hargrove Transit Center and near the former site of the Michigan State Fairgrounds. It contains roughly 330,000 square feet of retail space and around forty inline tenants, making it a significant neighborhood-oriented retail development within Detroit's city limits. The project was initially planned under the name The Shoppes at Gateway Park. Chicago-based General Growth Properties was originally associated with the development, with construction expected to begin in 2007. The schedule was delayed while the developer sought commitments from prospective tenants, and General Growth Properties withdrew from the project in 2008. The development was subsequently taken forward by REDICO, a Michigan commercial real estate company that also manages the property. Tenant planning changed substantially during the development period. JCPenney expressed interest in becoming an anchor in 2007, but its proposed store did not proceed as the retail sector encountered tightening credit conditions and weaker consumer spending. Marshalls and other prospective tenants were discussed during the project's delays. In 2009, Meijer announced that it would establish its first store within Detroit city limits at the site, while HomeGoods and other retailers were also associated with the planned secondary-anchor space. The project was renamed Gateway Marketplace late in 2009, REDICO began development in early 2012, and Meijer opened on July 25, 2013. The completed center combines grocery, discount, apparel, fitness, food service, banking, telecommunications, personal services, and specialty retail. Reported tenants have included Meijer, K&G, Marshalls, Payless, Applebee's, AT&T, Edible Arrangements, Planet Fitness, Five Below, Foot Locker, McDonald's, MetroPCS, Mr. Alan's Elite, Petco, PNC Bank, Rainbow, Starbucks, Subway, SVS Vision, and Wingstop, among others. Tenant occupancy and store composition may change over time. REDICO's development of Gateway Marketplace received a CREW Impact Award for New Construction in 2014.
History
Gateway Marketplace originated as a proposed outdoor retail development called The Shoppes at Gateway Park. The site occupies approximately 35 acres at the southeast corner of Detroit's 8 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, close to the former Michigan State Fair complex and the Jason Hargrove Transit Center. Plans called for approximately 330,000 square feet of retail space, with a mixture of anchor stores, smaller inline tenants, restaurants, and services. General Growth Properties, headquartered in Chicago, was initially identified as the project's developer. Construction was originally expected to start in March 2007, but the timetable slipped while the developer attempted to secure sufficient tenant commitments. JCPenney signed a letter of interest in March 2007 for a possible anchor location. If completed, the store would have been the first full-line department store in Detroit since the closing of a Crowley's location near downtown in 1999. The proposal did not move forward in 2008 as the national retail sector faced a credit crunch and weakening consumer demand. The project also encountered broader approval and leasing delays. Detroit City Council considered a special tax status for the development at a December 2007 meeting. Marshalls expressed interest in 2008, but the development was repeatedly postponed because too few tenants had been firmly secured. General Growth Properties withdrew from the project later in 2008. In August 2009, Meijer announced that it would open a store at the site, representing the chain's first store within Detroit city limits. HomeGoods and other retailers were also linked to the planned secondary-anchor area. The project was renamed Gateway Marketplace late in 2009. REDICO, a Michigan commercial real estate firm, subsequently assumed responsibility for the development. Construction began in early 2012. Meijer opened its store on July 25, 2013, and the broader center developed into a multi-category power center. Reported tenants have included K&G, Marshalls, Payless, Applebee's, AT&T, Edible Arrangements, Planet Fitness, Five Below, Foot Locker, McDonald's, MetroPCS, Mr. Alan's Elite, Petco, PNC Bank, Rainbow, Starbucks, Subway, SVS Vision, Wingstop, and other retailers and service providers. Gateway Marketplace is primarily a local and regional retail destination rather than a nationally managed consumer brand. Its significance lies in bringing a substantial concentration of grocery, discount, apparel, dining, and everyday services to a Detroit location near major roads and public transit. REDICO also acts as property manager. In 2014, the project received a CREW Impact Award for New Construction.
- 2014
CREW Impact Award for New Construction
[1]REDICO's Gateway Marketplace development received a CREW Impact Award for New Construction.
- 2013
Meijer opens
[1]The Meijer store opened at Gateway Marketplace on July 25.
- 2012
REDICO begins development
[1]REDICO began development of the retail complex and became its property manager.
- 2009
Meijer commits to the development
[1]Meijer announced plans for its first store within Detroit city limits, while additional retailers were associated with the proposed center.
- 2009
Project renamed Gateway Marketplace
[1]The development adopted the Gateway Marketplace name as the project moved forward under REDICO's development role.
- 2008
Original developer withdraws
[1]General Growth Properties withdrew after delays associated with tenant recruitment and a difficult retail and credit environment.
- 2007
Initial development plans and JCPenney interest
[1]The project, then called The Shoppes at Gateway Park, was planned as an approximately 330,000-square-foot outdoor shopping center. JCPenney signed a letter of interest for a potential anchor store.
Products and positioning
A large, accessible neighborhood power center serving Detroit residents with grocery, value-oriented retail, food, services, and everyday shopping options.
Shopping center · 2013
Gateway Marketplace retail center
The core offering is an outdoor power-center environment with approximately 330,000 square feet of retail space across about 35 acres. The complex brings together anchor and inline tenants covering groceries, general merchandise, apparel, discount retail, restaurants, fitness, banking, telecommunications, and personal services. Its location at 8 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue gives it access to major surface routes and nearby public transit.
Grocery and general merchandise · 2013
Meijer at Gateway Marketplace
Meijer is a major anchor associated with Gateway Marketplace. Its opening on July 25, 2013, established the retailer's first store within Detroit city limits and provided the center with a grocery and general-merchandise destination capable of serving routine household shopping needs.
Retail and services · 2013
Inline retail and service tenants
The center's smaller tenant spaces have included apparel and footwear retailers, discount stores, restaurants, fitness providers, banks, wireless-service stores, pet retail, vision care, coffee, and other neighborhood services. Reported examples include K&G, Marshalls, Planet Fitness, Five Below, Petco, PNC Bank, Starbucks, Subway, SVS Vision, and Wingstop. The tenant roster can change as leases expire or new businesses arrive.
Brand decisions
2013
Opening of the Meijer anchor storeProduct launchBackground
Meijer had announced in 2009 that it would open its first Detroit city store at the development.
Action taken
Meijer opened its Gateway Marketplace location on July 25, 2013.
Aftermath
The opening supplied the center with a major grocery and general-merchandise anchor.
2009
Project renamed Gateway MarketplaceStrategyBackground
The development had originally been planned as The Shoppes at Gateway Park and had undergone repeated delays.
Action taken
The project adopted the Gateway Marketplace name as its development plans advanced.
Aftermath
The renamed center proceeded toward construction under REDICO's leadership.
2008
Project changes developer after General Growth Properties withdrawalStrategyBackground
The proposed center experienced delays while it sought enough committed tenants. General Growth Properties withdrew from the project in 2008.
Action taken
The development was subsequently taken forward by REDICO, which also assumed property-management responsibilities.
Aftermath
The project continued under a new developer and was later renamed Gateway Marketplace.
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