Could the Obama Building Trigger Old Redford Renewal?

[Lowell]

The 'Obama Building' came up just now on WTVS's 'One Detroit' show. An official of The Platform was being interviewed by Nolan Finley regarding the opening the The Boulevard apartments [2911 W Grand Blvd] and went on to the Platform's neighborhood projects.

Located on the NW corner of Grand River and Lahser it is set to be renewed as ground floor retail with four apartments above. I have long thought the long ago urban-sprawled early 1900's Old Redford node would make an attractive setting anchored by the Redford Theater and the Artists Village.

Looking at the architect's site, it appears the Redford Bowl is in play, another very cool setting if properly revived, that could be a Cadieux Cafe west of sorts.



Oh and the Platform's once-planned tower on the former Belle Isle Big Boy site? Hemming and hawing and an indefinite hold. And the name Obama Building derives from a painting of Obama over the door of the beat up structure.