Detroit Renaissance Center Redevelopment Moves Forward with $75M Funding for Two Tower Demolitions
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Ben Dreith
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Summary
Detroit developer Bedrock has secured $75 million in funding from the Downtown Development Authority for a controversial redevelopment plan at the Renaissance Center. The project involves demolishing two of the seven skyscrapers in the 1970s complex designed by John Portman, specifically targeting the two towers closest to the waterfront. The redevelopment will also reduce the size of the ground-level podium as part of the transformation of this iconic Detroit landmark.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledBedrock announced that Detroit's Downtown Development Authority (DDA) had committed $75 million to the project, which will see the demolition of two out of seven skyscrapers in the 1970s complex.
The redevelopment scheme includes demolishing the two skyscrapers closest to the waterfront and reducing the size of the ground-level podium.
Detroit developer Bedrock has announced a new round of funding for a controversial scheme to redevelop the John Portman-designed Renaissance Center.
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