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Username: Sciencefair
Post Number: 21
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:56 am: |    |
"For The Record, that is still outside the immediate CBD."
Sorry, didn't realize that was a requirement. |
Detroitrise
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Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 713
Registered: 09-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:58 am: | |
"Sorry, didn't realize that was a requirement."
Sciencefair, maybe not you, but others would prefer it if they could walk from their condos on a cold, snowy night and stroll of couple blocks to the grocer without having to drive a car (or walk a long distance). I think those grocers in Lafayette Park are just far enough for car travel.
(Message edited by DetroitRise on November 16, 2007) |
Sciencefair
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Username: Sciencefair
Post Number: 22
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 12:03 pm: | |
I'm just saying it's a start.
What are the borders of the immediate CBD? |
Sciencefair
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Username: Sciencefair
Post Number: 23
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 12:06 pm: | |
I will be able to walk to the Grocer in Brush Park, so it will be beneficial to some of us. |
Detroitrise
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Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 715
Registered: 09-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 12:08 pm: | |
The Expressways basically (I-75, I-375, M-10). Although, Midtown, Post Office, New Center, and Lafayette Park are considered Greater Downtown (bordered by Trumbell, Grand Blvd, Jefferson, The Lodge, and The Chrysler. |
Rb336
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Username: Rb336
Post Number: 3629
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 12:18 pm: | |
"New Hockey Arena to be Revolutionary"
Mike Ilitch announced plans today for a new home for his Red Wings.
"We have decided that it would be best for the NHL, the Red Wings and Detroit to do away with the old, stale concept of a hockey arena. We are going to build, with the City of Detroit, the first MallArena in the United States. Instead of the usual club seats, every store will have check out registers with a view of the ice. We are currently negotiating with Harrod's to be the anchor tenant. The facility will also boast an indoor water park, with slides bringing the guests right into the hockey action" |
Johnlodge
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Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 3685
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 12:29 pm: | |
Hockey Arena to Transform Belle Isle
Mike Ilitch announced plans today for a new home for his Red Wings.
"After taking into consideration several proposals read on the internet forum 'DetroitYES', a place where many local business leaders get ideas for future projects," Ilitch said, "we've decided to make a new Red Wings Arena a part of a Belle Isle Amusement Park and Entertainment Mecca. The Belle Isle Amusement Park will also serve as a transit hub for a light rail system to Jupiter, where we will begin construction on Detroit 2.0, starting with a Cheesecake Factory." |
Lilpup
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Username: Lilpup
Post Number: 3118
Registered: 06-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 12:29 pm: | |
Yeah, fine, great, Mikey, but where's it gonna be?
(How would that slide work? I'm guessing it's an ice slide so water doesn't get on the rink ice, but then if it is won't people stick to it since they'll be wet from the water park? Or do they have to pad up for the slide and being on the rink?) |
El_jimbo
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Username: El_jimbo
Post Number: 383
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 12:30 pm: | |
John Lodge,
I love your extra-terrestrial Cheesecake Factory idea. I can't wait to try my first slice of "The Moon is made of Green Cheese" Cake!••••
YUM!•• |
Raptor56
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Username: Raptor56
Post Number: 189
Registered: 05-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 2:46 pm: | |
Here's a thought that may or may not have been previously pondered. Why not put Joe Louis 2 where Briggs/Nevin/Tiger Stadium now sits....
Sure it's a tad outside the CBD, but a new stadium in corktown could do a lot more for the area than a new stadium behind the fox. It would be another stepping stone of revitalization as well as a relatively close destination for the Motor City and MGM crowds.
Just a thought... |
E_hemingway
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Username: E_hemingway
Post Number: 1405
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 2:49 pm: | |
Cobo? |
Iheartthed
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Username: Iheartthed
Post Number: 2215
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 2:52 pm: | |
quote:Here's a thought that may or may not have been previously pondered. Why not put Joe Louis 2 where Briggs/Nevin/Tiger Stadium now sits....
I was thinking that as well. |
Charlottepaul
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Username: Charlottepaul
Post Number: 2044
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 2:54 pm: | |
I was thinking that too in a broader sense. Some announcement about the new Joe. |
Matt
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Username: Matt
Post Number: 1219
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 3:00 pm: | |
Corktown residents DO NOT want another stadium (not to mention countless dirt and gravel parking lots) in their neighborhood. |
Rhymeswithrawk
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Username: Rhymeswithrawk
Post Number: 1023
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 3:15 pm: | |
Cass Corridor needs the gentrification. The Eddystone et al is beyond saving, and think of the good that could come to places like the Masonic Temple, Cass Tech and the old Kresge Administration Bldg. Plus, as a bonus, lots of places to park. It's just that Ilitch doesn't own all the lots, so my guess, knowing him, is that it won't go where it will do the city the most good, only where it will do his pockets the most good. |
Mackinaw
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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4003
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 3:20 pm: | |
I'd place my money on the arena announcement, as it is long overdue. I would rather be surprised by a BoA regional HQ announcement. |
Scottr
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Username: Scottr
Post Number: 835
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 3:22 pm: | |
A new arena in corktown would kill nearly any possibility of development of the empty lots. Closer to the Fox (either behind, or to a lesser extent, across the freeway) will help the businesses already in the area that already cater to sports fans through the baseball off-season.
As for the announcement, I agree that it will probably be an arena. Ilitch's response at the Quicken announcement (this is Dan's day) seemed promising - I would have expected 'No decision has been made.' |
Detroitpetanque
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Username: Detroitpetanque
Post Number: 9
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 3:31 pm: | |
Unidentified sources state that the new Kwame announcement in 2 weeks will be that he is revoking the Detroit constitution and declaring himself "Mayor for Life" - so when he states that he "...won't be seeking a third term as Mayor...", that's because he will be crowning himself King of Detroit. The project he's suggesting is turning the Michigan Central Station into his "life term" palace which will be called: "Kwame's Palace of Earthly Delights" and surrounded by a bodyguard force.
Also, Monday will be re-named: "Kilpatrick Day" and the Kingdom of Detroit will not abide by any Daylight Savings Time corrections... |
Rhymeswithrawk
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Username: Rhymeswithrawk
Post Number: 1028
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 3:35 pm: | |
Arena won't go in Corktown cuz Ilitch doesn't own any land and can't get $20 a car for parking near it. Have no fear, Corktown. |
Patrick
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Username: Patrick
Post Number: 5151
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 3:36 pm: | |
He's selling off the Manoogian to help cover some legal mishaps. |
Detroitnerd
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Username: Detroitnerd
Post Number: 1640
Registered: 07-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 3:39 pm: | |
I'm so excited. Remember when he announced the redevelopment of Michigan Central Station? Remember when it was rotting and looked hopeless? Man, that guy doesn't go off half-cocked when he announced something; he gets stuff done!
(not) |
Renfirst
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Username: Renfirst
Post Number: 117
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 3:40 pm: | |
A new arena will unfortunately lose the name Joe Louis, right? That's a shame... |
Johnlodge
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Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 3693
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 3:42 pm: | |
They could call it The Olympia 2. The sports commentators will nickname it O2 or "The Molecule". |
401don
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Username: 401don
Post Number: 40
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 3:43 pm: | |
You can't just throw out the constitution and make yourself god - unless you're the president of Pakistan. |
Scottr
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Username: Scottr
Post Number: 836
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 3:44 pm: | |
quote:The project he's suggesting is turning the Michigan Central Station into his "life term" palace which will be called: "Kwame's Palace of Earthly Delights" and surrounded by a bodyguard force.
I picture it more like 'Biff's Pleasure Paradise' in Back to the Future 2, complete with his own casino and hotel. |
Rocket_city
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Username: Rocket_city
Post Number: 473
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 4:36 pm: | |
I'm pretty sure I know what it is. He's going to announce the biggest thing to happen to Detroit since the Greektown Parking Garage. Another garage which will break ground at Gratiot and 375. |
Norwalk
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Username: Norwalk
Post Number: 144
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 4:51 pm: | |
I have to agree with Renfirst. Loosing the Joe Louis name would be sad. A great Detroiter |
Blksoul_x
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Username: Blksoul_x
Post Number: 82
Registered: 06-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 4:54 pm: | |
I hope it's about building our Black African Town! |
Detroitpetanque
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Username: Detroitpetanque
Post Number: 10
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 5:10 pm: | |
Nope... inside sources say it may be Detroit's version of the Thunderdome: Kwame-Dome! In order to draw people into living in Detroit, there will be "To the Death" cage fighting...
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Detroitnerd
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Username: Detroitnerd
Post Number: 1646
Registered: 07-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 5:16 pm: | |
I didn't see THAT in Claud Anderson's proposal! |