  Jdkeepsmiling Member Username: Jdkeepsmiling Post Number: 271 Registered: 01-2006 |
Thanks for the clarification Archy.... my mistake | ||
Ewarrenave Member Username: Ewarrenave Post Number: 4 Registered: 06-2007 |
That bus terminal lot will be for DDOT, SMART and Windsor Tunnel buses as well. It will be called the Rosa Parks Transit Center. - E.WarrenAve | ||
Detroit313 Member Username: Detroit313 Post Number: 377 Registered: 02-2006 |
Archy, that's not the MGM, that is the new bus terminal^^^^<313> | ||
Detroit313 Member Username: Detroit313 Post Number: 378 Registered: 02-2006 |
I stand corrected! <313> | ||
Archy Member Username: Archy Post Number: 42 Registered: 07-2004 |
Ewarrenave "that bus terminal lot will be for DDOT, SMART and Windsor Tunnel buses as well" True, but the terminal is for DDot, all other bus services will stop nearby or at the curb....The terminal is strictly for DDOT buses to park/load only. That being said I can still wait for a smart bus or tunnel bus at the station...I really hope they will announce those buses or place GPS systems that tell you where the bus is like they claim they will do for DDOT. Speaking of DDOT....has anyone heard anything about the study for improveing capitol park? | ||
Eric Member Username: Eric Post Number: 877 Registered: 11-2004 |
Check out this set of construction pics from statlerhotel http://flickr.com/photos/statlerhotel/sets/72157600557326899/ some my favorites Terrance with new cooper http://farm2.static.flickr.com /1171/676308648_5a918aafc5_o.j pg boiler room, 2nd sub-basement http://farm2.static.flickr.com /1006/678291794_ef910a3c72_o.j pg former Venetian Dining Room / Book-Casino http://farm2.static.flickr.com /1221/677410839_195594b449_o.j pg elevator shaft http://farm2.static.flickr.com /1355/676503424_65197d8e0a_o.j pg hotel corridor http://farm2.static.flickr.com /1002/676503518_5ba2a583d0_o.j pg (Message edited by eric on July 01, 2007) | ||
Burnsie Member Username: Burnsie Post Number: 1057 Registered: 11-2003 |
Those pictures are excellent! In quality (resolution) and scope, they are the best collection of B-C construction photos I've seen. (Message edited by Burnsie on July 01, 2007) | ||
Tetsua Member Username: Tetsua Post Number: 1247 Registered: 01-2004 |
Check out the pictures toward the bottom of this link posted by Detroitfan. http://www.urbanplanet.org/for ums/index.php?showtopic=23891& st=240&start=240 | ||
Kslice Member Username: Kslice Post Number: 76 Registered: 04-2007 |
Good to see they're really getting stuff done! Those pix are great. | ||
Eric Member Username: Eric Post Number: 881 Registered: 11-2004 |
The hotel's official Westin website is now up. http://www.starwoodhotels.com/ westin/property/overview/index .html?propertyID=3001 | ||
Gthomas Member Username: Gthomas Post Number: 75 Registered: 09-2004 |
Whats going up in the lot north of it on the boulevard? | ||
Jb3 Member Username: Jb3 Post Number: 77 Registered: 06-2007 |
Too A.D.D. to read the whole thread, but in response to the good vs. shiyat architecture debate.... http://www.kunstler.com/eyesor e.html Also, in response to one of the first posters... "WHEN will we be able to make reservations at the Book? WHEN WHEN WHEN??? " I was talking to one of the masons the other day, it doesn't sound like it will come online for at least another year or so...Sorry.  | ||
Apbest Member Username: Apbest Post Number: 573 Registered: 03-2006 |
Gthomas...If you are talking about the parcel I believe you are, it will be a 3 story addition as the historic hotel had that will house fitness activities and meeting space or something. It can be seen at the bottom left of the rendering on this site http://www.westinbookcadillacr esidences.com/ | ||
Burnsie Member Username: Burnsie Post Number: 1061 Registered: 11-2003 |
Apbest-- the building that used to be on that site wasn't an addition to the hotel. It was Detroit Edison's old Station A, later their HQ, and torn down sometime in the '70s. Henry Ford once worked there as an engineer. There was a nice thread about that building some time ago. | ||
Ramcharger Member Username: Ramcharger Post Number: 374 Registered: 05-2006 |
Detroit City Council to hear dustup over Book Cadillac | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 274 Registered: 10-2005 |
You have go to be kidding me. Maybe when they were taking down the People's Outfitting Bldg. there was some excessive dust. I am not sure what these neighbors expect. Are the workers supposed to wipe the whole building down with Pledge at the end of each day? Personally, I think the work area has been kept quite clean. If the CC allows this type of complaint to significantly delay this project, you can kiss outside investment money right down the drain. | ||
Rjlj Member Username: Rjlj Post Number: 365 Registered: 11-2003 |
Docmo, Do you live next door to the B.C.? | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 275 Registered: 10-2005 |
No, but I do walk by on a regular basis. I do not see excessive amounts of dust. Sorry, I understand living next to construction does suck. Living next to a major abandoned building sucks worse. It is a major building renovation with an adjacent demolition site. It probably gets a little dirty from time to time. I did notice a lot of noise when they were taking down People's. Maybe these neighbors can derail the project over noise if the dust thing doesn't fly. | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 276 Registered: 10-2005 |
I suggest they close their windows and be thankful this renovation is taking place in their backyard. | ||
Spiritofdetroit Member Username: Spiritofdetroit Post Number: 530 Registered: 11-2006 |
go to the public hearing, Docmo. | ||
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul Post Number: 1327 Registered: 10-2006 |
Yeah. I think that most ppl are willing to put up with a road being under construction for a year in order to alleviate traffic. Similarly, the local residents shouldn't be so quick to complain as their home values will clearly go up and there will be much benefit in the long run. | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 277 Registered: 10-2005 |
I can't make the hearing; I'm working in a very clean operating room right now. I do have a lot of surgical masks I could pass out to the BC neighbors, though. | ||
Rjlj Member Username: Rjlj Post Number: 367 Registered: 11-2003 |
I guess you have no right to talk then if you don't live next to it and are not affected. | ||
Detroitbill Member Username: Detroitbill Post Number: 273 Registered: 09-2006 |
Interesting precedent could be set for the city, basically any major project will be scuttled if any people live in any proximity to any site... Leave it to the D to set a precedent like this. This sort of activity goes on consistently in any major city in the country, there must be some legal precedent here. I am surprised no one complained when Hudsons was imploded back in the late 90s. There was a major dust cloud that covered the downtown with thousands of people watching it. | ||
Detroit313 Member Username: Detroit313 Post Number: 394 Registered: 02-2006 |
Riji, you are kidding right? If the C.C. gets in the way of progress....... well that's is bad for Detroit. I'm not saying screw the complaining residents, but all the C.C. should have to tell them is get used to the BOOMING DOWNTOWN ECONOMY! <313> | ||
Rjlj Member Username: Rjlj Post Number: 368 Registered: 11-2003 |
This is not an issue of getting in the way of progress; it is an issue of following the rules so as not to have issues related to the progress such as minimizing dust and not affecting residents in the area. ?Comprende? For people to speak up on the issue who do not even live near the site is absurd. Also, a lot of downtown residents complained about the dust cloud from the Hudson's massacre. | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 278 Registered: 10-2005 |
Funny, I didn't see where the Holiday Inn Express management, staff or patrons felt the overwhelming need to take alleged dust complaints to the CC. Maybe that's because the Holiday Inn Express realizes the temporary inconvenience of this renovation project will be dramatically offset by a vibrant Westin Book Cadillac and Griswold development. | ||
Rjlj Member Username: Rjlj Post Number: 369 Registered: 11-2003 |
Riiiight. I bet they can't wait to have the competition right across the street. | ||
Scs100 Member Username: Scs100 Post Number: 1222 Registered: 12-2006 |
^^ Two different types of hotels. One is a fancy/expensive type while the other is for an average person. | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 279 Registered: 10-2005 |
If I'm management at Holiday Inn Express, I gladly put up with the construction inconvenience @ the BC. The BC will rejuvenate the corner of Michigan and Washington. The HIE will absolutely benefit from the increased prestige and activity the BC will bring to this area of Downtown. Maybe the poor and elderly residents who brought this complaint to CC are not so happy to see a rejuvenated Michigan Ave/Washington Blvd. This development will likely lead to rent increases and advancing gentrification. They probably foresee a displacement in their future and they may be resentful. Resentful people are more likely to find fault with such a project. |
