  Skamour14 Member Username: Skamour14 Post Number: 90 Registered: 03-2005 |
Hey I am now in Grand Rapids, came down there a lil bit ago, or as we say in the "D" a grippity grip ago, and I was wondering what the heck is going on with the Book- Caddy building? I seen the plastic and all that jazz up but just wondered. Also when is that Transformers film coming out? wasnt that shot downtown?? | ||
Buddyinrichmond Member Username: Buddyinrichmond Post Number: 133 Registered: 02-2004 |
It's being rehabbed into a hotel. | ||
Blort Member Username: Blort Post Number: 45 Registered: 02-2007 |
They are cleaning it out and preping it for demolishion. | ||
Skamour14 Member Username: Skamour14 Post Number: 93 Registered: 03-2005 |
I sometimes wonder if this idea is going to fall through...... Last year when I lived down there next to the Majic stick, they said the same thing and they...(the contractors)stalled...... hope it all goes as planned. | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 371 Registered: 11-2005 |
"Transformers" comes out July 4. It was filmed at MCS and on Fort near Shelby. | ||
Kenp Member Username: Kenp Post Number: 251 Registered: 03-2006 |
your bad blort | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 2473 Registered: 10-2003 |
https://www.atdetroit.net/forum/mes sages/5/78124.html?1172377193 | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 372 Registered: 11-2005 |
demolishion. Wow. That's what I call creative writing in the spelling dept. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 92 Registered: 02-2007 |
lol. He wants to bring demise on something and can't even spell out his rant. | ||
Kenp Member Username: Kenp Post Number: 253 Registered: 03-2006 |
I think he was being funny | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 1514 Registered: 04-2005 |
I LOL'ed when I read that. BWT Blort, you owe me a new keyboard, coffee sprayed all over it. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 94 Registered: 02-2007 |
Anyway, my answer to your question Skamour is "work is going on the the B-C". | ||
Blort Member Username: Blort Post Number: 46 Registered: 02-2007 |
"I think he was being funny" I thought it was obvious. I guess the other guys didn't catch on to the sarcasm. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 100 Registered: 02-2007 |
No, I knew you were being funny, but I was sort of continuing the remark of Rhymeswithrawk. | ||
Rustic Member Username: Rustic Post Number: 3092 Registered: 10-2003 |
Isn't the BC moving to Dallas? | ||
Apbest Member Username: Apbest Post Number: 451 Registered: 03-2006 |
skamour they've all but sold out of the condos....it's not going to fall through | ||
Bob Member Username: Bob Post Number: 1388 Registered: 11-2003 |
Just the top two floors of the BC are moving to Dallas, the rest are staying here in Detroit as a commitment to the town it was founded in. | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 380 Registered: 11-2005 |
Isn't the BC moving to Dallas? hahahaha. now THAT is funny. | ||
Drankin21 Member Username: Drankin21 Post Number: 68 Registered: 12-2003 |
If the BC moves to Dallas, GM should rename the Cadillac division | ||
Kenp Member Username: Kenp Post Number: 256 Registered: 03-2006 |
I thought they were going to convert the Book into a parking garage to support the new Griswold project and future renovation of the Lafayette building. | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 196 Registered: 10-2003 |
LOL stop the disinformation! You're going to confuse the poor newcomers. ;) | ||
Reetz12 Member Username: Reetz12 Post Number: 148 Registered: 09-2005 |
"Grippity Grip Ago" is that what we say around here? | ||
Rustic Member Username: Rustic Post Number: 3093 Registered: 10-2003 |
"If the BC moves to Dallas, GM should rename the Cadillac division" Good point. For my part I am going to stop reading books. | ||
Paulc Member Username: Paulc Post Number: 101 Registered: 03-2005 |
It is being rehabbed into multiple Subway sub shops with ground floor retail.  | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 107 Registered: 02-2007 |
"It is being rehabbed into multiple Subway sub shops with ground floor retail." Seeing that there's a quiznos right across the street, A Subway, Jimmy Johns, and Starbucks are probable first tenants. | ||
Paulc Member Username: Paulc Post Number: 102 Registered: 03-2005 |
Urbanize - I was only joking based on the "Subway Closes in Warrendale" thread - and the running "ground floor retail" joke in other development-related threads. | ||
Burnsie Member Username: Burnsie Post Number: 887 Registered: 11-2003 |
If there ever was a candidate for a deleted thread, this is it. | ||
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider Post Number: 207 Registered: 08-2006 |
I thought they were gutting it to make the worlds tallest parking structure for when they build the new Cobo and joe louis on Washington Boulevard. WE need more parking downtown and thankfully the fine leaders of this city know it | ||
Jdkeepsmiling Member Username: Jdkeepsmiling Post Number: 211 Registered: 01-2006 |
Whatever is going on at the B-C, it is definitely "more then meets the eye." | ||
Exmotowner Member Username: Exmotowner Post Number: 120 Registered: 06-2005 |
When do they expect the BC to re-open for biz? | ||
Burnsie Member Username: Burnsie Post Number: 889 Registered: 11-2003 |
This thread may well evolve into a replacement for the existing B-C thread, so I'll go with the flow. Exmotowner, fall 2008 is the most frequently cited re-opening time I've seen. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 109 Registered: 02-2007 |
"Urbanize - I was only joking based on the "Subway Closes in Warrendale" thread - and the running "ground floor retail" joke in other development-related threads." I know. I noticing that I'm appearing too serious. I'm aware folks that what you're saying in these remarks are jokes. However, I wasn't lying when I said a Subway or Jimmy Johns or Starbucks would be probable first tenants. There already everywhere else in Downtown. | ||
Lvnthed Member Username: Lvnthed Post Number: 7 Registered: 03-2007 |
Just looking for up-dated pics of downtown BC,MGM, | ||
Skamour14 Member Username: Skamour14 Post Number: 94 Registered: 03-2005 |
ok so I guess that they are not going to re open the B/C.... man when my bro. gets home from China hes going to be dissapointed. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 347 Registered: 02-2007 |
What is occuring at the Book-Cadillac in summarization is "hard work to meet the '08 deadline". | ||
Mdoyle Member Username: Mdoyle Post Number: 46 Registered: 10-2006 |
Wow, have we just actually convinced some poor guy that the BC isn't happening. hahaha. I mean uh.. yeah tear that schitt down. | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 521 Registered: 11-2005 |
I'm happy to see at least the outside of the building will be saved. I'm optimistic that it will help the CBD tremendously. I'm pessimistic that it will be finished by fall 2008. | ||
Milwaukee Member Username: Milwaukee Post Number: 1067 Registered: 08-2006 |
When are they going to begin the demolition? | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 523 Registered: 11-2005 |
The interior demolition began long ago, Milwaukee. You'd think they've gotta be close. | ||
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard Post Number: 2904 Registered: 10-2004 |
When was it when Kimberly-Clark started demoing that building--2003? Actually, anybody in Detroit probably knew that... The current Wiki article states: "In July 2003, after years of legal battles to fully acquire the building and to find a developer, the city of Detroit announced a $150 million renovation deal with the Kimberly-Clark Corporation to turn the building into a Renaissance Hotel. Work started shortly after the announcement but came to a halt in November when construction crews discovered more damage than anticipated. The associated cost overrun caused Kimberly-Clark to back out of the deal. A new renovation plan through the Cleveland-based Ferchill Group was announced in November 2005, with the Book-Cadillac to become a Westin Hotel. Work started in August 2006 and is scheduled to be completed in late 2008. It is hoped that its re-opening may spur new business growth in its neighborhood" | ||
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix Post Number: 54 Registered: 03-2007 |
I live a block from Book Caddilac. 3:30am loud explosions still comming from dump trucks. they ain't messin around. | ||
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider Post Number: 260 Registered: 08-2006 |
What is the Book Cadillac? | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 352 Registered: 02-2007 |
Fareastsider, if you don't know what the Book-Cadillac is, you don't need to be on the site. Now Downtown_Remix, what is the Book-Caddilac? | ||
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider Post Number: 262 Registered: 08-2006 |
Isnt it some book about the car company? | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 1596 Registered: 04-2005 |
"When was it when Kimberly-Clark started demoing that building--2003? Actually, anybody in Detroit probably knew that... " ( I think you meant Nobody?) Actually it was broadcast on all of the TV stations. There was a fire in the basement caused by a cutting torch. Every station coved it. Lots of smoke and fire engines. Most thought that spelled the doom of the building. There have been so many failed attempts to develop projects here, I think most people are totally numb to them. It seems that an entire generation has to pass until something happens. Either by renovation or asplodeing them. How may plans had we heard about both the Hudson building and site. Nothing Sea Food Factory... Nothing FBI Headquarters... Nothing UA Theater... Nothing Mich Central Station... nothing Broadrick Tower... Nothing Book Building/Tower... Nothing It took over 40 years to build something on the Kern block. The only reason that the casinos are being built is under threat of loosing their license to steal. I am not bitter, just numb. /rant off | ||
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider Post Number: 263 Registered: 08-2006 |
Great point actually last night laying in bed I was thinking the same thing. There are so many plans and ideas but nothing ever takes off most of the time. nice list. THe Broderick has NOTHING going on and the Book Tower all of the tenants say that nothing is ever done and that is just two examples. I have to admit I am afraid that one day work will just stop at the BC. I know I am not alone in that belief I think there will be a collective DY sigh of relief when the doors open in 08! | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 1597 Registered: 04-2005 |
You are right Fareastsider, I really want these projects to succeed. It just seems there is always a roadblock and nothing gets done in the end. Its damm discouraging and unfortunately, gives fodder to detractors. I use to think Skulker just "hated buildings" now I think he is just a realist. (but he really should get a new mattress) (Message edited by PSIP on March 24, 2007) | ||
Lvnthed Member Username: Lvnthed Post Number: 63 Registered: 03-2007 |
Lets not give up hope just yet. The Broderick has a developer and a web-site already in place. And the Book Tower just got new owners last year, so lets give them a minute to get their plans together. They also intend to renovate into residential and retail. | ||
Burnsie Member Username: Burnsie Post Number: 916 Registered: 11-2003 |
Psip wrote, "It took over 40 years to build something on the Kern block." 33 years actually (still a hell of a long time, I know). After Kern's closed in 1959, various businesses continued to operate in it (and the other buildings on the block) until 1966, when all the buildings were torn down. Compuware finalized its development agreement in Nov. 1999. | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 1601 Registered: 04-2005 |
Good background Burnsie, Thanks! I stand corrected. | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 3894 Registered: 08-2004 |
Psip, don't let Jelk get wind of doubters about the B-C... remember how he tore apart the B-C Skipper's Rule people so bad that I haven't seen that term used since... | ||
Psip Member Username: Psip Post Number: 1602 Registered: 04-2005 |
LOL Gistok, I am not questioning the B-C. That is well on its way. To be fair, there are many other developments going on up Woodward. Places I would have never though would see a construction worker again. It's the other projects that just seem to wallow on forever. Another to add to the list: 1001 Woodward.... Nothing (web site not updated since 7-10-2005) | ||
Erikd Member Username: Erikd Post Number: 829 Registered: 10-2003 |
quote: Psip, The Detroit News just ran a story about the recent failures in local development projects: quote: quote: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pb cs.dll/article?AID=/20070320/B IZ/703200385 There was no mention of the failed Silverdome redevelopment in Pontiac, but the News posted a nice list of other projects that have been delayed and/or scrapped: quote: |
