Construction work is underway in the former Franklin Furniture building. The Kahn designed structure is just that, a structure. Completely dilapidated, it has been pegged for redevelopment and will become a 94,000 square foot high school tied to the University Science and Math Middle School. Supposed to be ready for the 2010-11 school year.

Starting last week, I started seeing crews there daily. They've removed the gound level plywood, and it looks like they're hooking up electic. The action today was much more busy and intense than even last week. If I ever get my digital camera working again I will take and post some pictures. It's good to see something happen in this area. In my opinion this area has so much potential and yet is almost completely abandonded.

I would also like to let the DEGC know that if a building like this one [[pictured below) can be rehabbed, then one like the Lafayette is certaintly worth saving. Just my 2 cents.

** Pictures and some info stolen from Faded Detroit
** Completed rendering stolen from Model D

Building as of June 8:

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Artist Rendering of Completed Building:

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