Im a local entreprenuer who works, live, and play downtown. I walk alot around central/lower woodward area with my dog and cant help but see potential. So Ive been doing some research and notice the wide sidewalks, huge open ground level retail to fit nice but not expensive establishments. I believe if you build, they will come.... so I came up with what will work Downtown as a nice shopping District. I envision a similiar Chicago Mag Mile...small version though. The infrastructure is there and ready for retail and with Light-rail on Woodward. Heres my concept:
Anchor retail: Marshalls Footlocker Old Navy Walgreens Express Men/Women Star Theatre P.F Chang Cheesecake Factory T.G.I.Fridays Gap Apple Store other specialty or smaller stores/restaurant.
Woodward Av will become a thriving shopping district, Grand circus Park and Campus Martius Park will be anchor for hang out after shopping and out on the town. Creating a 24hr center....BUILD AND THEY WILL COME!
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