Damn nice, it would be really cool if they could to something to light the outside of the building a bit. Just to spice it up!
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Damn nice, it would be really cool if they could to something to light the outside of the building a bit. Just to spice it up!
Very cool! Appreciate the pics.
I'm grateful it's just lit up. There are some bright spots on the horizon, and I hope things get even brighter.
Wow! Looks great. I don't think I've ever seen it lit before? Maybe 25 years ago.
I was downtown a few days ago and noticed lights on in the Broderick, I got a few pics but they aren't as good as the pics you have here.
Nice, it sure is great to see it lit up. http://www.motorgay.net/
some shameless blog promotion eh?
when are the renovations finished..
This is going to be HUGE for the CBD. Things like this are what lead to demand for retail.
Beautiful building!
Reminds me of this building
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Temple_Building
a friend has been working on the project, reports lots of folks getting sick from conditions in the building...There are also some poor guys from Jalisco who are doing Asbestos abatement without wetting suits or proper wetting down the material...
A quick question about the asbestos abatement: they are removing the asbestos right? I thought I read somewhere that its just being covered up. This can't be the case can it?
Depends on teh conditions. In certain areas it'll need to be removed, but if the form of asbestos is intact you're legally able to just paint over it or cover it up with no issues
My friend has been in the building trades for some time, has seldom been one to whine or tell tall tales.. he certainly knows what asbestos is [[and it likely is gone from the upper floors) , but I realize that people who spend a lot of time on internet forums often know more than those who spend time in the real world or on actual job sites. Apparently there are a number of people not feeling well after working there, but maybe it's just the MI weather.
Varies by city. Some local codes would require complete removal if there was a change of use and this much renovation. In other cases, like an office renovation for example, workers can cover up an asbestos floor or piping. they don't require any special suits or respiratory equipment, and the public can occupy spaces around the construction area.
So as long as workers aren't ripping apart asbestos covered materials that would cause huge dust clouds, the risk of hazardous exposure is very low. There's plenty of other more dangerous things that could happen such as mold exposure or a physical injury from tripping, sharp objects, strong chemical adhesives, etc.
I believe in any sort of demolition work, special masks should be required. It just makes sense.
It was lit last Friday and I remember pointing that out to my brother outside of the bar. Looks great, I'm in that area almost every weekend so it's been kind of cool to see it's progress.
Thanks for the pictures Lowell!
As a transplanted Detroiter, it makes me feel very proud to see pics like this of the city coming back. Brings back lots of memories too.