A full-service real estate development firm acquiring, developing, and operating projects across the city of Detroit.
View our workVokal Ventures was founded in 2019 by Jim Ketai and Howard Luckoff as a full-service real estate development firm based in Detroit, Michigan.
Affiliates of the firm own real estate to be redeveloped in Detroit and have developed ground-up commercial projects in the city. Vokal partners with institutions building Detroit's future — most notably with Ford Motor Company on the Bagley Mobility Hub at Michigan Central.
The first new build within Michigan Central, Ford Motor Company's mobility innovation district in Corktown.
Developed through a joint venture with Ford Land and Detroit Opportunity Fund II, the Bagley Mobility Hub is a six-story, tech-enabled mobility center supporting the workers, residents, and visitors of Michigan Central.
The Hub offers 1,253 parking spaces, an autonomous vehicle testing area, e-bike and e-scooter stations, electric charging, and ground-floor retail. Two outdoor plazas — designed in coordination with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy — connect to the Southwest Greenway, providing greenway access and public amenities.
"Continuing to see the revitalization of Detroit is at the core of much of our work."
Co-founded Vokal Ventures in 2019. Previously co-founded Bedrock Real Estate in 2010, where he served as CEO and Managing Partner for nearly a decade. Prior to Bedrock, spent 21 years as Managing Partner of Etkin Equities. Holds a BA from Michigan State University and a JD from Michigan State College of Law.
Co-founded Vokal Ventures in 2019 alongside Jim Ketai.
Chief of Staff at Vokal Ventures. Previously spent four years as Executive Assistant to Jim Ketai at Bedrock Real Estate. Holds a BA in Film and Video Studies from the University of Michigan.