Article source: inFORM studio

A significant community in Southwest Detroit, Mexicantown, has a unique locational strength and history, having attracted immigrant Mexican families to the area since the early 1920’s. The community is adjacent to the Ambassador Bridge which connects the U.S. to Canada and is the largest border crossing in North America. The heart of Mexicantown, along Bagley Avenue, is defined by a restaurant district, retail, a youth center and a variety of cultural enterprises. Additional landmarks present in the area include Ste. Anne de Detroit Church; the Michigan Central Station; and the city of Detroit skyline.

Image Courtesy James Haefner

• Architects: inFORM studio
• Project: Bagley Pedestrian Bridge
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Completion Date: May 2011
• Client: Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)

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