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Michigan Central is a destination for advancing technologies and programs that address barriers to social, economic and physical mobility. Our open-platform community connects startups with established companies, government entities and innovators to collaborate and fast-track answers to many of our world’s problems.
The 30-acre campus is both a convening place and a call-to-action to advance a more sustainable, equitable future through a community-based approach to mobility solutions. Building on Detroit’s rich history as an engine of change, the transformative Michigan Central project aims to strengthen the city’s existing fabric of community and accelerate its economy, while inspiring collective action on the most pressing challenges at the intersection of mobility and society worldwide.
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2nd Annual Youth Drone Day – 4
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
2nd Annual Youth Drone Day – 3
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
2nd Annual Youth Drone Day – 2
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
2nd Annual Youth Drone Day – 1
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
Michigan Central Summer at The Station Timelapse Video
The Station
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Stephen McGee / Michigan Central
Michigan Central – Day 1 Crowds Video
The Station
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Stephen McGee / Michigan Central
Yellow Light (4)
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
Yellow Light (3)
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
Yellow Light (2)
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
Yellow Light (1)
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
Summer at the Station (5)
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
Summer at the Station (4)
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
Summer at the Station (3)
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
Summer at the Station (2)
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
Summer at the Station (1)
The Station
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Stephanie Rhoades Hume / Michigan Central
The Station – Drone Day
The Station
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Advanced Aerial Innovation Region at Michigan Central – Info Sheet
Info Sheets, The Station
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Nadir Ali
Michigan Central @ SXSW Fact Sheet
Info Sheets, The Station
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The Station – Exterior Side
The Station
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Helmut Ziewers
The Station – Exterior Reflection – August 2023
The Station
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Helmut Ziewers
The Station – Exterior Panoramic
The Station
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Stephen McGee
The Station – Exterior Night Grounds
The Station
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Stephen McGee
The Station – Exterior Night
The Station
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Stephen McGee
The Station – Exterior Lights – July 2023 (2)
The Station
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Helmut Ziewers
The Station – Exterior Lights – July 2023
The Station
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Helmut Ziewers
Newlab at Michigan Central – Interior (6)
Architecture, Newlab at Michigan Central
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Brian Ferry
Newlab at Michigan Central – Interior (5)
Architecture, Newlab at Michigan Central
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Brian Ferry
Newlab at Michigan Central – Interior (4)
Architecture, Newlab at Michigan Central
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Brian Ferry
Newlab at Michigan Central – Interior (3)
Architecture, Newlab at Michigan Central
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Brian Ferry
Newlab at Michigan Central – Interior (2)
Newlab at Michigan Central
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Brian Ferry
Newlab at Michigan Central – Interior (1)
Newlab at Michigan Central
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Brian Ferry
Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior Entrance
Architecture, Newlab at Michigan Central
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Jason Keen
Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior Detail
Architecture, Newlab at Michigan Central
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Jason Keen
Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior (5)
Newlab at Michigan Central, The Station
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Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior (4)
Newlab at Michigan Central
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Jason Keen
Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior (3)
Newlab at Michigan Central
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Jason Keen
Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior (2)
Newlab at Michigan Central
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Jason Keen
Newlab at Michigan Central – Exterior (1)
Newlab at Michigan Central
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Jason Keen
Bagley – Interior – Event
Bagley
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Stephen McGee
Bagley – Exterior Night
Bagley
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Stephen McGee
Bagley – Exterior Daytime
Bagley
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Stephen McGee
Press Releases
Michigan Central and Newlab Announce 2025 Creative Residency to Cultivate Artistic Innovation
June 30, 2025
Expanded program empowers creatives to explore the intersection of art, technology, and public imagination, while highlighting Detroit’s cultural development
The Equitable Internet Initiative and Michigan Central Partner to Expand Low-Cost Internet to Southwest Detroit
June 20, 2025
Partnership works to close Detroit’s digital divide, connecting thousands of households and empowering residents through community-driven internet access and technology training.
Michigan Central Brings Culture and Commerce Together with Vinyl, Books, and More
June 19, 2025
Limited Edition Poster, Vinyl, and Books Take Over The Shop, marking one-year since The Station’s reopening
Lamarr.AI Launches Drone Pilot to Advance Energy Efficiency in City of Detroit Buildings
June 9, 2025
Innovative drone inspection is one of the first to launch under the Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR)—a real-world testing ground for next-generation drone operations based at Michigan Central.
Michigan Central to Bring New NoMad Hotel to Detroit
June 2, 2025
Hilton’s first luxury lifestyle hotel in the United States, NoMad Detroit is set to open in 2027, part of Ford Motor Company’s visionary plan for the former train depot turned tech and culture hub
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan Expands Talent Pipeline From Neighborhoods to Michigan Central
May 22, 2025
Michigan Central Boys & Girls Club to House First-Ever Youth Autonomous Racing Team and Youth-Led Fashion & Tech Startups
Michigan Central’s May Programming Honors Detroit’s Techno Legacy and Innovation Culture
May 9, 2025
As Detroit prepares to welcome Movement Festival visitors from around the world, Michigan Central is marking the occasion with public programming that celebrates the city’s rich cultural history and forward-looking innovation.
Michigan Central Recognizes Black History Month with Special Programming
February 6, 2025
Michigan Central celebrates Black History Month with a dynamic lineup of programming.
Femology and Michigan Central Unite to Propel Female Entrepreneurship in Detroit
January 22, 2025
Transforming the Future of Female Founders with a Strategic Alliance Anchored in Detroit’s Innovation Corridor
Leadership Team
Michigan Central is already attracting top talent from around the globe, and our leadership team is no exception. Bringing a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives, our team is primed to make Michigan Central a place that will inspire growth, collaboration, and creativity.
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Joshua Sirefman
Chief Executive Officer
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Carolina Pluszczynski
Chief Operating Officer
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Nate Wallace
Head of Civic Partnerships
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Melissa Dittmer
Head of Place
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Catherine Kelly
Head of Communications and Editorial
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Cornetta Lane-Smith
Director of Community Engagement
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Matt Whitaker
Director of Mobility Innovation Platform
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Clarinda Barnett-Harrison
Director of Skills