Quote Originally Posted by hybridy View Post
well i'm so glad we're ignoring the street level and keeping everyone up in their ivory tower...the lack of detail doesn't inspire much hope for this one.

http://www.ashtondetroit.com/

My reaction as well. Nice project, and great for the city BUT one big problem....

And yes, I know it says first floor retail, but it sure looks pretty disappointing for the ground floor usage in the rendering. Ground level parking included it appears.

Hopefully those signing off on the permits take note of this and require better street level uses. Detroit shouldn't have to settle for bad planning.