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Old Posted Jan 28, 2012, 9:48 PM
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I heard rumors of Laikon being demolished in Greektown. What is this nonesense? In the past few years there's been a few buildings demoed in Greektown that were NEVER replaced with anything.
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Gilbert buys former Federal Reserve Building



Louis Aguilar
The Detroit News
January 30, 2012

Detroit — Quicken Loans Inc. founder Dan Gilbert said Monday that he has bought the vacant former Federal Reserve Building in downtown Detroit — a structure he hopes to fill with a large, single tenant.

A price wasn't disclosed.

Gilbert's revelation came during a tour of what was described as "the crown jewel" of the downtown collection of Quicken Loans founder's building purchases, the $12 million renovation of the Madison Theatre in Grand Circus Park.

The five-story historic building, empty for years, has undergone a vibrant, high-tech renovation that now serves as an incubator for venture capital firms, media companies and start ups.

The open, loft-like spaces are full of Detroit photos, big-screen televisions and stunning downtown views.

"We want this to be the launch pad for new companies," said Josh Linkner, CEO and Managing Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.

The firm occupies one and a half floors of the building now dubbed the M@dison.
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...ng?odyssey=tab
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Old Posted Jan 30, 2012, 7:00 PM
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Excellent news!
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I heard rumors of Laikon being demolished in Greektown. What is this nonesense? In the past few years there's been a few buildings demoed in Greektown that were NEVER replaced with anything.
You couldn't possibly even fit anything there if this is true. Yah, maybe a parking slot for one car. Where did you hear the rumor? If true, maybe Dan Gilbert should slow down his "two steps forward" so that Detroit's curse of "3 steps backward" will be delayed and eliminated. Grrr!
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If it is true I doubt it is for a parking lot.
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Old Posted Jan 31, 2012, 3:19 PM
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I was just sitting here thinking...

About 10 years ago (roughly 2002), the Hudson's Block (underground garage) and Compuware World Headquarters were under construction, and along with Campus Martius Park were finished around 2004. It's been about 8 years that we've enjoyed their presence in downtown Detroit and, like I said, about 10 that the initial excitement of a major construction project began to take shape.

10 years seems like a long time for many major cities, but in Detroit, it doesn't seem like that transformation, mentioned above, has been around for that long. Sure, it's a permanent piece of our city and other components of the Campus Martius plan are in the works, but I wonder when the economic stars will once again align to allow for the repeat of 2002, when cranes were errected, shovels in the ground, dirt was moved and steel fused together?

Don't get me wrong, I understand the significance of all the things going on right now and the relavant construction projects going on around town, like the rehabs/renovations, new constructions, like the Auburn, and major public/private works projects like the greenways and riverfront.

We know we will be waiting around for "LRT/Streetcar" for another period of time now, but I wonder if that infrastructure improvement/investment is the "next big thing" to transform the overall face of central Detroit, much like the beginning phases of Campus Martius has?

My point is, again, after 10 years, it seems like we should be prepared and ready to move on to the next phases of what is planned (on the grand scale) in Detroit. We've done so well with "making the economy here", we tend not to wait for it to give us permission to build. That's been how things work here for many decades now. Heck, I equate the reuse of the Broderick & Witney Buildings to that of constructing 2 new towers in the CBD. Same for any existing, abandoned building.

Again, my thoughts here don't associate with the enormous efforts and ambitions led by so many brave and entrepreneurial Detroiters that daily impact this city for the better. Rather, I just question when the next big push, Campus Martius-style, will get us all worked up again? What, if anything, will the next 10 years bring? Fair question, I believe...especially for a place like Detroit.
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Construction has started on The Auburn apartments at Cass and Canfield. All that's up so far is some steel framework, but I was pleasantly surprised to see it. I wasn't expecting them to start work until the spring. I'll try to get some photos up later.
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Old Posted Jan 31, 2012, 5:22 PM
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You couldn't possibly even fit anything there if this is true. Yah, maybe a parking slot for one car. Where did you hear the rumor? If true, maybe Dan Gilbert should slow down his "two steps forward" so that Detroit's curse of "3 steps backward" will be delayed and eliminated. Grrr!
Rumor is, it's to be a pedestrian walkway that would also provide a visual connection between parking behind Laikon and the casino. Again, just a rumor. I'm not entirely certain, A former Detroiter here in Chicago told me. If someone is in Greektown, they should ask the management of Laikon.
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I was just sitting here thinking...

About 10 years ago (roughly 2002), the Hudson's Block (underground garage) and Compuware World Headquarters were under construction, and along with Campus Martius Park were finished around 2004. It's been about 8 years that we've enjoyed their presence in downtown Detroit and, like I said, about 10 that the initial excitement of a major construction project began to take shape.

10 years seems like a long time for many major cities, but in Detroit, it doesn't seem like that transformation, mentioned above, has been around for that long. Sure, it's a permanent piece of our city and other components of the Campus Martius plan are in the works, but I wonder when the economic stars will once again align to allow for the repeat of 2002, when cranes were errected, shovels in the ground, dirt was moved and steel fused together?

Don't get me wrong, I understand the significance of all the things going on right now and the relavant construction projects going on around town, like the rehabs/renovations, new constructions, like the Auburn, and major public/private works projects like the greenways and riverfront.

We know we will be waiting around for "LRT/Streetcar" for another period of time now, but I wonder if that infrastructure improvement/investment is the "next big thing" to transform the overall face of central Detroit, much like the beginning phases of Campus Martius has?

My point is, again, after 10 years, it seems like we should be prepared and ready to move on to the next phases of what is planned (on the grand scale) in Detroit. We've done so well with "making the economy here", we tend not to wait for it to give us permission to build. That's been how things work here for many decades now. Heck, I equate the reuse of the Broderick & Witney Buildings to that of constructing 2 new towers in the CBD. Same for any existing, abandoned building.

Again, my thoughts here don't associate with the enormous efforts and ambitions led by so many brave and entrepreneurial Detroiters that daily impact this city for the better. Rather, I just question when the next big push, Campus Martius-style, will get us all worked up again? What, if anything, will the next 10 years bring? Fair question, I believe...especially for a place like Detroit.
There is still so much empty space. Hopefully when it all is nearly full, with whoever, residents, tourists, or office workers, then we'll see new construction. It's encouraging to hear of new companies locating in the city but we need so much more of that to make a dent. Reading about the new lease deals, there is still a ton of activity in the suburbs.
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Old Posted Jan 31, 2012, 9:51 PM
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Some shots from around downtown today:

windows going in at the Broderick. I heard it was completely or almost completely leased today.


Don't know if this is for real or not (seems hard to believe) but apparently a deal is pending on the storefront at the Grinnell Bros building. The sign went up over the weekend.


I talked with some very excited Quicken Loans/Bedrock people going in and out of these two buildings they recently purchased. They said they had some businesses lined up for the buildings and that they also purchased the Wright-Kay Building (which i saw people working on in the alley) and the small one floor structure next door to the Broderick property.


It was recently announced that Bar Louie is renovating the structure at 30 Clifford Street for use as one of their bars.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This looks fantastic
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I was just sitting here thinking...

About 10 years ago (roughly 2002), the Hudson's Block (underground garage) and Compuware World Headquarters were under construction, and along with Campus Martius Park were finished around 2004. It's been about 8 years that we've enjoyed their presence in downtown Detroit and, like I said, about 10 that the initial excitement of a major construction project began to take shape.

10 years seems like a long time for many major cities, but in Detroit, it doesn't seem like that transformation, mentioned above, has been around for that long. Sure, it's a permanent piece of our city and other components of the Campus Martius plan are in the works, but I wonder when the economic stars will once again align to allow for the repeat of 2002, when cranes were errected, shovels in the ground, dirt was moved and steel fused together?

Don't get me wrong, I understand the significance of all the things going on right now and the relavant construction projects going on around town, like the rehabs/renovations, new constructions, like the Auburn, and major public/private works projects like the greenways and riverfront.

We know we will be waiting around for "LRT/Streetcar" for another period of time now, but I wonder if that infrastructure improvement/investment is the "next big thing" to transform the overall face of central Detroit, much like the beginning phases of Campus Martius has?

My point is, again, after 10 years, it seems like we should be prepared and ready to move on to the next phases of what is planned (on the grand scale) in Detroit. We've done so well with "making the economy here", we tend not to wait for it to give us permission to build. That's been how things work here for many decades now. Heck, I equate the reuse of the Broderick & Witney Buildings to that of constructing 2 new towers in the CBD. Same for any existing, abandoned building.

Again, my thoughts here don't associate with the enormous efforts and ambitions led by so many brave and entrepreneurial Detroiters that daily impact this city for the better. Rather, I just question when the next big push, Campus Martius-style, will get us all worked up again? What, if anything, will the next 10 years bring? Fair question, I believe...especially for a place like Detroit.
I feel back then there was a lot of talk to make it seem like Detroit was busy with development, mostly from kwame. You either had deals that were already set in stone or pie-in-the-sky proposals that were never gonna happen.

Now, you actually have a CEO that is proactive in his approach by actually buying, renovating, and then finding business to fill these buildings. This is starting to spur other development and bring retail. There is actual substance this time with people who walk the walk before they talk the talk.
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Old Posted Feb 1, 2012, 4:54 AM
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Some shots from around downtown today:

windows going in at the Broderick. I heard it was completely or almost completely leased today.
How accurate is this info? On their website it only lists around 40 units as being reserved. Although i have no doubt at all this building will become 100% leased.
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I think there has been a relatively steady stream of major development since the late 90's when GM moved downtown and the two stadiums were announced. Obviously there was a major lull during the height of the recession, but even then things have been happening at a relatively healthy pace. I would say since Comerica Park opened in 2000, there has been about two or three major construction, renovation, or infrastructure projects completed every year just in the downtown area. I think we have forgotten just what the downtown area looked like as recently as 1995 and how much has truly changed over the last decade.

The current major projects are Broderick and Cobo. Upcoming major projects will most likely be the West Riverfront, the Hudson Block, and the David Whitney Building. Further down the line I'm sure we'll hear something on the Book Tower and even the David Stott.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This looks fantastic
Hey! It's the (fake) Shelter!
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It was recently announced that Bar Louie is renovating the structure at 30 Clifford Street for use as one of their bars.
According to Curbed Detroit it will not be a Bar Louie, but rather a bar named Louie's, affiliated with the Louie's Ham and Corned Beef restaurant in Eastern Market.

http://detroit.curbed.com/archives/2...ain-eatery.php
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How accurate is this info? On their website it only lists around 40 units as being reserved. Although i have no doubt at all this building will become 100% leased.
I think that they must mean the retail space.
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