Quote Originally Posted by 401don View Post
I still think it would make more sense to build a moving walkway/escalator over or through Cobo that would have pedestrians exit either in the Cobo lobby or sidewalk out front. It would be a lot less expensive than all of the other proposed changes, would link the hotel with the conv. center, which is the whole purpose of it, and pedestrians would be walking along Jefferson to Woodward or north on Washington, both superior to making their way north over the lodge.
Do all of the above. I think the west riverfront is going to take off between this site and some of the other parcels in the vicinity. Have paths that lead through Cobo and those that cross over the Lodge. Give people as much access as possible to downtown from that area.