Originally Posted by
gthomas
I've been to GR, I can agree. I do feel they're progressing nicely and do love the new residential/hotel development. Soon they will surpass Detroit as far as "new residential highrise and retail options" compared to the rate we're going. It's alot planned here in Detroit, but not enough "new" options.
Maybe I'm a little impatient, but I feel we can do better. The city needs to make it easier for developers to invest here, close these loop holes. I know banks aren't lending etc..yeah yeah. I believe we're over that "let's test the water first" mentality. Clearly the demand is there, we can support up to 10,000 new residential units a year. We're only developing about 1,500 units [[steadily) a year. We're losing out on potential new and/or returning residents.
All I'm saying is, go hard or go home. Step your game up, just a tad. I'm tired of the mediocre style of development. We deserve a "Wow" development. District Detroit residential plans is okay...blah. Gilbert has a blank slate along Woodward, hope his retail plans and Hudson site meet that "WOW" factor, we got one shot! Make it good. Ijs