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Yea, I thought Dan Duggan's blog entry in Crain's suggesting the same did a good job of not only calling these idiots out but also suggesting a very attractive alternative. The only issue that I see...

When I mentioned the $5.4 million, I was referring specifically to the building, not the attached parking garage. In my fairy tale plan, I kinda figured that Papas would want to hold onto the...

Agreed on all three points, except I don't think either of Detroit's two pension funds were in on those deals. Regardless, didn't Papas buy that entire building for $5.4 million last year? I bet...

Do you think a facelift of the Book Tower would include removing that hideous fire escape? Either way, just giving that building a good power washing would be an amazing change.

I've heard a lot of business leaders say that realistically, the best thing for Detroit long-term is receivership. Perhaps Bing came in with that mindset and is doing the things he needs to do now...

They might also say "give us some of that stimulus money [[or internet ma-nay for you Southpark fans)."

I know that you can't believe everything that beaurocrats say, but Ray LaHood's statement in K-zoo a few weeks ago seems to be a pretty strong indicator that a Chicago to Detroit high speed line is...

Oh whatever, you're the guy that keeps on twisting comments from anyone who happens to bring a counter-argument or questions the pure preservationist point of view. Even though I agreed that a...

Yes, I agree that a vacant historical structure that is sealed and cleaned up would be better than a vacant lot. I have never heard anyone seriously complain about the State of Michigan buildings...

Really? So, the other three vacant lots next to this one completely filled with cars everyday is scary. Yes, I completely agree that it takes away from the urban fabric and historic feel of the...

Oh give me a break. It's not like I'm new to Detroit and have never been out and about. I'm well aware of the ills that plague this city.

I merely was conveying that my friends and family,...

Why do you think that Ferchill, a man who has dedicated his life to rehabbing abandoned buildings [[albeit, presumably, at a nice profit), wants the Lafayette torn down?

And yes, my friends and...

Well, wouldn't that be all the more reason to protect the recent redevelopments at the B-C and the Fort-Shelby to make sure that they don't fail? If one of those two were to fail, wouldn't that send...

Without a doubt, I was speculating. I merely was offering my opinion on today's news.

Like I've said before, my love for Detroit and my interests in its redevelopment is well known to my...

It may be difficult to hear this, but the general public -- you know, the one's that actually spend money and make cities thrive -- don't especially like large abandoned buildings with graffitti...

Yes, it sucks that barring a miracle, Detroit is losing the Lafayette building. It's a shame that we let buildings like that one fall into disrepair and then ultimately get bulldozed. If Detroit...

French777, thanks for the pics and the video. Tri-Centennial State Park is coming along nicely. Just wondering, does anyone know if they going to remove that large hill dividing the park?

I...

I'm pleasantly surprised as well.

In 2003, I took a senior seminar in urban research at U of M, where we broke off into teams and studied a few different issues relevant to urbanism in metro...

Or how having a large portion of your CBD dominated by large abandoned structures can be a catalyst for economic growth. Remember, it's the general public that is the driver of economic activity in a...

Like many presenting the counter-arguments [[that many of you just continue to dodge), I never portended to be "armchair expert."

I am unbashedly a huge supporter of the D. I talk up Detroit to...

A lot of us on here certainly are not pro-demolition. I just think that we more realistically consider and value the general public's opinion when it comes to buildings like the Lafayette Building...

From the story in the Detroit News about $2 billion in relief coming to Michigan:

"High speed rail is coming to Michigan because of Gov. Granholm. There's no doubt about it," said U.S....

Any additional rumors yet? From what was posted here before back in the beginning of May, it seemed as though an announcement was coming soon. I know that much has changed b/w then and now [[GM...

While I don't necessarily agree w/the demolition happening right now, it appears to be imminent. So, what's next? Is the Conservancy going to at least try to save the field and perhaps even the...

You are very knowledgeable, indeed. I've been out the car game for a few years now, so I'm rusty. The Opel Vectra is pretty darn close to the Saturn Aura, though. I didn't know that the Opel...