Quote Originally Posted by alfbundy View Post
The plan was changed with the approval of city council. Councilwoman Lopez [[arena is in her district) wanted an increase in public space [[which is what's happening with the area being made into green space and bike racks) plus some terms for secure biking on Cass, razing Park Avenue helped in that regard. You also have to remember that parking was a big issue and keeping Park Ave. would have created a need for even more parking decks etc.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if ever a decision was made in Detroit that didn't revolve around CHEAP, ABUNDANT PARKING?

"Public space" = "Landscaped and lighted parking lots owned by Mike Ilitch".