Experts from around the country present plans for downtown Detroit
University of Michigan’s 9th Annual Detroit design charette focused on downtown Detroit. On Monday, Jan. 29, planners and architects – both national and local – presented their proposals to a packed house and the Gem Theatre.
University of Michigan’s 9th Annual Detroit design charette focused on downtown Detroit. On Monday, Jan. 29, planners and architects – both national and local – presented their proposals to a packed house and the Gem Theatre.
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Many of these suggestions are already being pursued by the city, said George Jackson, president of the Detroit Economic Growth Corp., a quasi-public agency that promotes Detroit development.
“I saw a lot here today that got the wheels turning and we are already trying to utilize many of these suggestions in our decision-making process and we hope to incorporate more,” Jackson said. He said if these projects were to become reality, it would be through public/private investment.
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