So, now that we know the name of the new arena, we will be losing a significant community landmark named for a real landmark Detroiter, Joe Louis. Gordie Howe will be getting the bridge named after him. Rosa Parks got the bus station. Many former mayors have things named for them. Should we name something else for Joe Louis? If so, what?

Also, any other great Detroiters we should be naming things for? Athletes, artists, political or religious leaders?

I'd think I'd rename the RiverWalk the Joe Louis Riverwalk, with a series of information kiosks and/or sculpture every half mile or so, telling his life story from one end of the esplanade to the other.

I do hope the UA Theatre will be reopened as a music venue and be named for Aretha Franklin.