A historic Detroit Westside public housing complex (1943–2009) once home to thousands, including Big Sean and Greg Mathis. Known for its tight-knit community, high crime, and gang activity, it was demolished and replaced by Garden View Estates.
“My older cousins used to run around the Herman Gardens Housing Projects back in the ’90s before it got torn down and turned into Garden View Estates.”—Old School Detroiter
by RealTalkOnlyFool October 10, 2025
Get the Herman Gardens Housing Projectsmug.