05/26/2026
A steel beam placed high above West Grand Boulevard this week marked more than a construction milestone for Detroit.
Henry Ford Healthofficially reached the highest point of its future 20-story patient tower, part of the health system’s massive $2.2 billion Destination: Grand expansion project that continues reshaping the area around New Center.
The new tower will include 432 private patient rooms, expanded intensive care units, advanced operating rooms, rehabilitation space, and technology designed to change how patients and care teams experience healthcare in the future.
Since breaking ground in 2024, crews have already installed nearly 10,000 tons of steel and more than 131 miles of piping throughout the site, with the full project expected to be completed by 2029.
For Detroit, projects like this reflect long-term investment in healthcare, infrastructure, jobs, and the future of the city itself.
PC: Henry Ford Health