Heard the Hudson Site Plan Today.

**jw101** · July-05-13, 07:07 PM

I'm keeping their name discrete, but they told me that two towers- one office, one residential- will be connected with a mall. They mentioned about 18 or 25 stories tall, but I can't remember. That is all.

**gthomas** · July-05-13, 07:22 PM

EXCITED!!!!OMG!!!

DarkestbeforedawnDetroit · July-05-13, 09:05 PM

I don't mean to sound cynical but I'll get excited when i see what it looks like.If they ignore the ignore the international design ideas I'm going to be PISSED. This needs to be unique, not only for Detroit but the United States.

**48205to24** · July-06-13, 06:23 AM

" will be connected with a mall."

Did I hear mall, I hope they get the right mix of retail

**gthomas** · July-06-13, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by 48205to24

" will be connected with a mall."

Did I hear mall, I hope they get the right mix of retail

I hope it's atleast 3-5 floors of retail, local and national restaurants. Gilbert did mention over 80 retailers signed leased already, no telling how many is planned now. This is big news! Woodward will become that shopping district we wished for. Can't wait til 2015..

I hope it look similar to this building in L.A, of course not as tall. Look at the unique Apple Store. The Hudson site has the potential to become really innovative and unique, something never seen in America.

http://figcentral.la/images/overview-picture.jpg

http://figcentral.la/images/rainbow_signage.png

**Scottathew** · July-08-13, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by 48205to24

" will be connected with a mall."

Did I hear mall, I hope they get the right mix of retail

I hope that the mall will have storefronts on Woodward.

**Detroitnerd** · July-08-13, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by 48307

I hope that the mall will have storefronts on Woodward.

Not sure how that can be the case, since that is what traditional downtown retail looks like.

**dmike76** · July-06-13, 08:23 AM

More details!!!!! I hope its eye catching and well lit.

**jw101** · July-06-13, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by dmike76

More details!!!!! I hope its eye catching and well lit.

I could be wrong, but they were talking about a roof top park as well.

**BasementBeat** · July-06-13, 08:29 PM

Honestly I hope the retail is capped at 2 floors. We still have plenty of empty storefronts down Woodward.

**gthomas** · July-06-13, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by BasementBeat

Honestly I hope the retail is capped at 2 floors. We still have plenty of empty storefronts down Woodward.

Those storefronts are part of the plan, Gilbert also owns most of the buildings along both sides of Woodward from Jefferson to Grand Circus Park. Which is GUARANTEED to have ground-floor retail along with the Hudson Site.

**emu steve** · July-08-13, 04:23 AM

Originally Posted by gthomas

Those storefronts are part of the plan, Gilbert also owns most of the buildings along both sides of Woodward from Jefferson to Grand Circus Park. Which is GUARANTEED to have ground-floor retail along with the Hudson Site.

and thousands of interns during the summer.

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...text|FRONTPAGE

“There’s a massive, wildfire interest in Detroit,” Gilbert said. “Detroit sells."

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...#ixzz2YRbeoXBX

**DetroiterOnTheWestCoast** · July-07-13, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by BasementBeat

Honestly I hope the retail is capped at 2 floors. We still have plenty of empty storefronts down Woodward.

I agree that 2 floors would be good. Much rather spread the retail around. I personally like the idea of an office tower and a residential tower, to get a mix of daily activity with workers and evening/weekend activity with residents. I've always though some hotel space would be nice too, but with the Ponch back and the Aloft coming maybe there is not much need for that.

**iheartthed** · July-08-13, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by BasementBeat

Honestly I hope the retail is capped at 2 floors. We still have plenty of empty storefronts down Woodward.

If it's not built to be a self-contained bunker like the Ren Cen then it would help fill those storefronts on Woodward if it can attract big name tenants. If this rumor turns out to be true then it sounds like it'll be a miniature version of New York's Time Warner Center.

**gthomas** · July-08-13, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by iheartthed

If it's not built to be a self-contained bunker like the Ren Cen then it would help fill those storefronts on Woodward if it can attract big name tenants. If this rumor turns out to be true then it sounds like it'll be a miniature version of New York's Time Warner Center.

Yes, that will be cool, I've been to the Time Warner Center..loved it!

**rb336** · July-08-13, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by gthomas

Yes, that will be cool, I've been to the Time Warner Center..loved it!

That's at Columbus Circle? I know many who were sad to see the Colosseum go, but that is nice.

I have heard a rumor from someone I trust that they are going forward with a viability of construction review for the Marchetti/Pellegrino design

http://tinyurl.com/kg55k59

**401don** · July-07-13, 04:26 PM

You guys are great. I get the Sunday Funnies here every week now.

**Bham1982** · July-07-13, 07:27 PM

I heard it will be 200 floors, with a Four Seasons, St. Regis, a Waldorf, the relocated Apple HQ and Facebook HQ, and $50 million luxury condos curated by Giorgio Armani. Also heard that Somerset is closing and relocating to the new complex.

**DetroitPlanner** · July-07-13, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by Bham1982

I heard it will be 200 floors, with a Four Seasons, St. Regis, a Waldorf, the relocated Apple HQ and Facebook HQ, and $50 million luxury condos curated by Giorgio Armani. Also heard that Somerset is closing and relocating to the new complex.

You forgot about the House of Blues, Cheesecake Factory and Hooters! I also heard that both Ford and Chrysler are bidding to put their HQ on Hudson's Block!

**michimoby** · July-07-13, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by DetroitPlanner

You forgot about the House of Blues, Cheesecake Factory and Hooters! I also heard that both Ford and Chrysler are bidding to put their HQ on Hudson's Block!

...As long as there's a Blackfinn, I'm in like Flynn.

**MidTownMs** · July-09-13, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by Bham1982

I heard it will be 200 floors, with a Four Seasons, St. Regis, a Waldorf, the relocated Apple HQ and Facebook HQ, and $50 million luxury condos curated by Giorgio Armani. Also heard that Somerset is closing and relocating to the new complex.

Would that be Somerset Mall or the Collection or both...

**48205to24** · July-09-13, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by MidTownMs

Would that be Somerset Mall or the Collection or both...

How about a mix of high end from Somerset as well mid range _this Detroit. Alsocreativity and talent of mom and pops on Main Street, you get your $150 perfect fitting jeans from high end store then go to the next shop to have a one of a kind shirtt or jacket made to go with them, then you go down the road to get your old leather boots customized,

**gthomas** · July-07-13, 10:59 PM

I love posting examples [[potentially) of what we can expect to see on the Hudson site, just random two buildings in random cities.

This is classy, a little.

This is pretty cool!

I love the different storefront facades.