Adaptive Reuse at U-Haul Moving & Storage of NW Detroit

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19990 Telegraph Rd   Detroit, MI 48219
(South of 8 Mile Rd, In the old Kmart)

(313) 952-9217

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  • Mon-Thur: 7 am–7 pm
  • Fri: 7 am–8 pm
  • Sat: 7 am–7 pm
  • Sun: 9 am–5 pm

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(313) 952-9217

19990 Telegraph Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(South of 8 Mile Rd, In the old Kmart)

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Office Hours

  • Mon-Thur: 7 am–7 pm
  • Fri: 7 am–8 pm
  • Sat: 7 am–7 pm
  • Sun: 9 am–5 pm
  • Free towing inspection
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  • Propane exchange
  • 24 hour customer return
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Adaptive Reuse in Detroit, MI at U-Haul Moving & Storage of NW Detroit

Building History

In 1899, Sebastian Spering Kresge invested in his own five and ten cent store where the people of downtown Detroit could go for reasonably priced everyday items. The modest prices were an instant hit with consumers and soon Mr. Kresge had expanded the concept to 85 stores. Even through an era of economic depression, the Kresge stores were able to keep their doors open, selling affordable goods and offering steady jobs. Times evolved and the price of goods inflated, but the S.S. Kresge Company continued to strive to find new models of retail that would continue to provide affordability. In 1920, Mr. Kresge designed a popular one dollar and under store with a green front that would be placed next to the traditional five and ten Kresge stores.

In 1959, the leadership torch was passed to Harry B. Cunningham and he became the president of the company. Under Cunningham's leadership, a new strategy was imagined, that included the modern Kmart discount department store. The first Kmart department store was opened in 1962 in Garden City, Michigan. Within a year, seventeen additional Kmart department stores were also opened around the country. There were also 753 successful Kresge stores still open at the time. In 1976, the company opened an unprecedented 271 Kmart department stores all in one year! Within a year, it was clear the majority of the sales revenue was coming from Kmart branded stores, which resulted in the S.S. Kresge Company officially changing their name to the Kmart Corporation. In 1987, the corporation sold off all of the remaining Kresge branded stores and focused primarily on the bix-box store discount merchandising.

The Big Kmart branded stores arrived in 1996 and boasted a tidy, bright and easy to shop layout as part of the redesign. Big Kmarts also hosted a pantry near the front of the store and accentuated the children's and home fashion departments. In 1990, the new K-Mart logo was unveiled and in 1991 the first Kmart Supercenter was established with fresh produce offerings and a 24 hour shopping experience. In 1999, Kmart also expanded into the e-commerce arena by introducing BlueLight.com which later transformed into the modern Kmart.com.

Unfortunately, on January 22nd, 2002 the Kmart Corporation and 37 of it's subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Thankfully, a restructuring and reorganization under President Julian C. Day has allowed the company to continue to sustain operations at several stores across the country.

The Detroit Kmart building was built in 2001 and U-Haul acquired the building in 2016. Adaptive reuse building conversions allow U-Haul to promote infill development to meet citizens’ needs while preserving the natural resources and land normally required for new construction. Adaptive reuse also allows resources to be focused on integrating environmentally thoughtful features into the existing building rather than creating waste in the form of demolition and using valuable resources for new construction. 

Environmental Impact

Serving U-Haul customers since 2016, this facility was built through adaptive reuse of an abandoned building. Adaptive Reuse promotes infill development in an effort to strengthen communities, with the following benefits achieved at this site: 

  • 1,819 tons of metal manufacturing & transportation prevented 
  • 8,169 tons of new concrete pours avoided 
  • 10,013 tons of construction and demolition debris prevented 

Energy-efficiency and waste-reduction programs at this facility provide the following estimated benefits each year for the Detroit community: 

  • 122,290 kWh annual energy savings 
  • 10,651,736 lbs greenhouse gas emissions prevented 
  • Steel Use

    Steel Production 1,819 tons (1,651 tonnes) of steel manufacturing and delivery saved to date

  • Energy Use

    Energy 122,290 kWh annual energy savings

  • Concrete Use

    Concrete 8,169 tons (7,413 tonnes) of new concrete pours avoided to date

  • CO2 Emissions

    Emissions 10,651,736 lbs (4,831,596 kgs) of greenhouse gas emissions prevented

  • Landfill Debris

    Landfill Debris 10,013 lbs (9,086 kgs) of construction debris prevented

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