Renaissance Center at a Crossroads?

[13606Cedargrove]

I worked at the Detroit Plaza from '78 - '81. I have visited the RenCen occasionally since that time. As a hotel, it is a nightmare to operate profitably due to its design. The shortcomings of its function as an office and shopping venue seem to have not really been addressed either. Issues with the Portman siblings in LA and Atlanta were apparent in the '70's [[I worked for the same operator) but not addressed in Detroit. It is a fundamentally flawed project that I believe cannot be corrected without considerable investment that would probably exceed its value. GM bought time for the project, and should be applauded for their efforts, but I feel it is ultimately doomed. I take no pleasure in expressing these opinions.