Supposedly the Red Wings are playing their final season at 'The Joe', and when they start in the new arena, Joe Louis Arena is to be torn down with developing rights given to a creditor as per the bankruptcy ruling. It seems like an opportune time to make the area more pedestrian friendly and somehow... somehow connect it to the rest of downtown.

I'd imagine the Joe Louis garage and it's funnel tunnels would be demolished eliminating the need for a dedicated exit from the lodge. I know the people in the Riverfront Towers probably use that exit so maybe some reconfiguration is needed.

West Riverfront Park had a big year drawing thousands of concert goers to the area. If the city plans continued use of the site, I think that area might be a good place for some new bars/ restaurants.

Anybody else have any ideas?