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Some downtown restaurant and retail updates:

Gilly’s – an upscale sports bar, brainchild of Dan Gilbert, opens today after a soft opening on Tigers Opening Day
https://www.gillysdetroit.com/
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This is disappointing because it signals that Corktown won't be a major employment center as originally envisioned by Ford.

Detroit needs jobs, and high-paying ones. That is how we get more...

What is driving the population growth?

Is it Canadian citizens moving from other parts of Canada?

Or is it immigration from other foreign countries/regions? And which regions - Asian? Latino?...

This is the way! A two-way extension along those major arterials that have a collection of major institutions/amenities


There is a poster named Jason who, for several years, has advocated for...

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A vacant storefront in Capitol Park, previously occupied by a pet boutique CITY BARK, appears to be getting filled.

A document taped on the door indicates that 'Juice Box Blend', a...

The RideShare area is on the same lower level where you can catch the SMART Buses, Terminal-to-Terminal buses, Car rental shuttles, and Metrocars. You can't get a rideshare in the 'Arrivals' level.

Thanks for posting. This is exceptional news for Ford's efforts, Corktown, and the city of Detroit.

Two other really cool projects in Cass Park that stopped mid-construction and remain incomplete include:

BOULEVARD HOSTEL - hostel with restaurant and bar space
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The crazy thing is that the developer has since gone on to redevelop the former Lansing City Market:



Paywalled Detroit News Article...

Wasn't an alligator pit located in that middle section of the aquarium?

https://detourdetroiter.com/belle-isle-detroit-guide-a-to-z/

Thanks, Lowell, for highlighting this awesome main street area. It is really fantastic to have that sense of community where you have the downtown and annual events that bring the community together...

The city of Farmington's center is pretty cool, but much too much of the main street area is dedicated to auto-oriented development and mega-surface parking lot, like this behind the farmer's market...

Thanks Jon Wylie!

The restaurant is called 'Le Supreme', only open for dinner

https://www.metrotimes.com/food-drink/paris-inspired-le-supreme-is-now-open-in-detroits-restored-book-tower-34067944

Also, a roof-top...

The Riverwalk is continuous around Robert Valade Park, see this Google Maps link. The Riverwalk goes down a continuation of Chene Street south of Atwater Street to the water's edge, turns 90...

This is great that the Uniroyal section is now open. It is correct that the East Riverfront portion of the Riverside promenade is complete, but the western side is nowhere near complete, and the...

Yes, the theater facade is carefully being disassembled piece by piece, as we speak. I thought you lived in the metro area. Why don't you just come downtown and see for yourself?

This would be an absolute disgrace if this building were to be demolished.

The redevelopment of this building was certainly envisioned when the state took over management of the island. Now the...

These are the types of initiatives that will bring more of an educated workforce & high-paying jobs to the region. These are in the pipeline.

Hopefully, the research and educational institutions...

This is the kind of thing that the Ilitch Family should have attracted to the District Detroit. I can't believe that 'District Detroit' is still referenced in Red Wings' radio broadcasts.

American Music Icon Dead At 79 [[msn.com)

Photo in below link shows Mrs. Anderson in the middle
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/09/13/whatcha-wanna-eat-food-hall-offers-variety-in-one-spot-in-detroit/70831913007/

Features:

-Hibachi/rice bowl joint
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Rest in peace, Mr. Higgins. Hopefully, your long-delayed, but recently-begun mixed-use project at East Jefferson & Van Dyke will be built to completion.
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No, based on the 3461 Woodward address, this establishment is setting up shop in the [[ugly) 5-story mixed-use building called Woodward West. They have been building out a large restaurant space in...