Interesting article that I read today. Several ideas were suggested to reinvigorate the RenCen such as converting some towers to residential. Thoughts?
...
Type: Posts; User: detroitpride313
Interesting article that I read today. Several ideas were suggested to reinvigorate the RenCen such as converting some towers to residential. Thoughts?
...
I did notice that as well, but I wasn't sure what to think of it. Clearly an Amazon reference but not sure if they're suggesting this could be a potential spot for their second world headquarters or...
Any update on this? Are the plans not set in stone for the relocation? I was looking up the 2017 induction ceremony that was held last month and this a quote from the new chairman:
“I am honored...
UPDATE: Renovation is Underway
http://detroityes.com/webisodes/2019/Michigan-Central-Restoration.jpg
UPDATE: Ford Purchases Michigan Central Building
Moving advance mobility operations to...
"QuoteWizard reports that based on the Motor City's statistics on accidents, speeding tickets, DUIs and citations, which incluses distacted driving or running a red light, Detroit ranks at No. 1 as...
"Detroit — The Hub of Detroit bicycle shop in Cass Corridor will be closed until next week in light of an alleged racially charged incident that occurred Thursday.
"Sherry McLaughlin, president of...
Emagine Entertainment Inc. is looking to bring a megaplex theater to downtown Detroit.Co-founder and Chairman Paul Glantz said the Troy-based company is evaluating two undisclosed sites, one that...
https://detroit.eater.com/2017/6/7/15753784/city-bakery-expansion-detroit-new-york
This will be the first US location outside of NYC for them. Good news for New Center
Well, this definitely won't put us "back on the map" per se, but I really hope that Detroit capitalizes on its new status as a UNESCO City of Design. As fanniemae mentioned, we have a lot of art and...
This an an old article and it's based on interviews conducted by the Free Press but it says the average price per vehicle of someone in Detroit is from $2,400 - $5,400 annually...
Agreed. Obviously the city income tax sucks as does the high insurance, but those are the costs of living here and it's not fair to those of us who are paying as we should.Hopefully reform will come...
"Detroit residents who use a suburban address to avoid paying income tax and high insurance costs are under fire, according to a Detroit Free Press article that ran this morning.
The city of...
http://www.dbusiness.com/daily-news/Annual-2017/Metropolitan-Airways-Plans-to-Offer-Business-Flights-at-Detroit-City-Airport-in-2018/index.php?previewmode=on
No doubt Highland Park has seen better days... this plan would be interesting if it comes to fruition. thoughts?
...
Apparently they've closed all of their stores outside of Canada. We'll see what replaces it and how soon the storefront is filled.
...
Should be fun!
http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/2017/03/23/arcade-bar-ready-player-one-detroit/99525244/
http://detroit.curbed.com/2017/3/13/14908084/boulevard-hotel-hostel-cass-corridor
More investment going into the new arena area
http://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2016/11/18/dan-gilbert-runs-low-downtown-space-may-spill-workers-back-burbs/94088944/
http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20161025/BLOG009/161029880/national-broadcast-of-detroit-thanksgiving-parade-within-sight-the
Excerpt:
"The Parade Co. plans to pursue national broadcast...
I remember watching that game on TV and that is why I hate Cleveland/Cleveland sports... before that I just disliked them, but that tasteless move by the fans escalated my animosity towards them
Hmm that's interesting. I thought they'd be partnering with this new effort that was announced some time ago...
Nice article on some of the metro Detroit artists who have a piece in Art Prize this year: http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2016/09/25/artprize-detroit-grand-rapids-best-of/91066100/
I think it's great, but once I saw that Portland was on the list I kinda questioned it... Maybe I just went to the wrong part of their river walk but I was there in June and was less than impressed...
"Porsche plans to focus on trade shows in New York and its most important U.S. market for sports cars, Los Angeles, a spokesman said.
The automaker is also planning to double the size of its...
This could be great for the city as the article says, "The Automotive Hall of Fame is looking for a possible site that Chapin says would be “more than just a car museum.”'
Perhaps this falls in...
|