The area between the Lodge and Woodward and between Mack Ave and the Chrysler has the Masonic Temple stately located. I was wondering what were people's views concerning a uniform architectural style for this area. There are 3 stately buildings with green roofs along with white facades.
In my opinion, uniform architectural styles in a given area add beauty and ambiance. Detroit might be able to sieze a unique architectual style with enacting an ordinance where all buildings in this area have the same color facade with the same green roofs as the Masonic temple. The university of Windsor has a church with the same color green roof. Red tiled roofs are asscociated with the Mediterranean. Maybe Detroit could push forward its own symbol of stately architecture in conjunction with its diverse array of architecture. However, no other US city has an area with a large concentration of this form of architecture. It might not be a bad idea for Detroit to have an area with a uniform building style which is "uniquely Detroit" and stately.
I believe the red rings staduim may be built in the area. But if not, the area could be revitialized with this upscale building style. There is already a park in front of the Masonic Temple where a a grand fountain could be erected as some sort of Plaza. Apartments/Condos/Office Buildings with commercial venues on the first floor could be constructed in a Pedestrian friendly manner. This form of architecture might rejuvenate the area as a desirable place. What are people's thoughts?
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