Client Reviews

Parkstone Development Partners has helped entrepreneurs, developers, and community organizations navigate Detroit’s complex zoning, permitting, and development processes.

Our clients range from first-time small business owners to established development teams working on large-scale projects.

Here’s what they have to say:

Parkstone has been a trusted partner across every phase of our portfolio — from early feasibility through construction and long-term compliance. Their ability to navigate complex city processes and anticipate issues has saved us time, money, and countless headaches.

– FIRM Real Estate

Honesty working with Tonja made the process amazing. She got it done and the right way.

– Murillo’s Auto Services

Parkstone Development Partners has been an indispensable partner as we have moved projects through the city’s land entitlements process.

– Galaan Dafa – Develop Detroit

Your team was great and accessible in terms of walking me through the re-zoning process. Thanks!

– Megan Heeres – Making Paper LLC

Tonja is fair, honest and worth her price in gold! Keep up the great work!

– Jeremy Sasson – Heirloom Hospitality

I hope Parkstone continues to offer this level of service and maintains an affordable price so that we can utilize it as frequently as needed.

– Jamahl Makled – Clearwater Properties & Development

Tonja was instrumental in guiding us through thorny BZA, Health Department, Fire Department, and general permitting issues. The job would have been significantly delayed without her.

– Tony Barnes – Founders Brewing Company

Tonja was fantastic. She could answer all my questions and provided the direction I needed.

– Anthony Whitbeck – Ceres Land Development

Express our gratitude to the incredible team responsible for facilitating such effective business connections; their efforts are a testament to the exceptional value of mutual growth. As part of the service, we were able to transform a deteriorating dead-end street into a commercially viable area. The quality of service we experienced surpassed all our expectations—so remarkable that we anticipated a much higher cost, yet it would have still been a worthy investment. Few companies distinguish themselves as Parkstone does, with their unmatched approach to partnerships through SWDBA. Big thanks to Danel, high five!

– Motor City Pallets – Small Business Customer