Ernest_adams Member Username: Ernest_adams
Post Number: 7 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 9:24 am: | |
The Roxbury Group Breaks Ground on The Griswold ~ Capitol Park DETROIT–The Roxbury Group, a Detroit-based development company, broke ground yesterday on The Griswold ~ Capitol Park, an 80-unit condominium project to be located on the corner of Griswold Street and Michigan Avenue, next to the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel and Residences. Stacy Fox, a principal of the Roxbury Group, announced the construction team, Walbridge Aldinger and LS Brinker, who joined forces as construction managers on the project. She stated, “Having worked closely with Walbridge Aldinger in the past, I am confident that this project will be built safely and on time and on budget.” Participants in the groundbreaking included Detroit Deputy Mayor Anthony Adams, Detroit City Council President Kenneth V. Cockrel, Jr. and President of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation George Jackson. The Griswold ~ Capitol Park was first announced in December of 2006 when the Roxbury Group secured the “air rights” – the empty space – above the parking structure to be owned by the Downtown Development Authority on which the project will be built. In her acknowledgements, Fox stated, “George Jackson immediately saw the creative economic development opportunity in the air rights and has worked diligently with us to realize this potential.” The Griswold residences, designed by Detroit-based architecture firm, Kraemer Design Group, will rise six floors above an 11-story retail and parking complex, which is being built to support the Westin Book-Cadillac and The Griswold. The residences range in size from 650 to 2,800 square feet and will feature high-end amenities and finishes including a private entrance on Griswold Street staffed by a 24-hour doorman, floor-to-ceiling windows, one or two terrace balconies per unit, fireplaces in certain units and gas appliances. The top residential floor (15th floor of the building) will offer nine, two-story penthouses allowing for second-floor master suites with a second balcony. Every unit will have spectacular views of downtown. The cost for the entire project is $41 million; with The Griswold portion alone totaling over $26 million in investment. |
Danny Member Username: Danny
Post Number: 6237 Registered: 02-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 10:11 am: | |
YAY!!! Let gentrification begin. |
Kenp Member Username: Kenp
Post Number: 618 Registered: 03-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 10:12 am: | |
Joann Watson didnt attend due to dust in the air |
Scs100 Member Username: Scs100
Post Number: 1224 Registered: 12-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 10:14 am: | |
^^ |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 1144 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 10:22 am: | |
Great news. Detroit Rises! Can't wait to see that rendering come to life. |
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa
Post Number: 903 Registered: 09-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 10:31 am: | |
This project is great, but the press release is a bit misleading. Really, the first paragraph should have stated that ground was broken to build a huge parking garage with 80 condos on top. The first paragraph of the press release gives the impression that this is a condo tower rather than a parking garage with condos. |
Dannaroo Member Username: Dannaroo
Post Number: 96 Registered: 05-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 10:33 am: | |
^ have you ever read a press release that wasn't misleading? |
Ernest_adams Member Username: Ernest_adams
Post Number: 8 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 10:38 am: | |
I can't imagine the headline, "Roxbury Group Breaks Air..." would have quite the response they wanted. |
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan
Post Number: 5813 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 7:44 pm: | |
Ernest, can you please provide a link to this press release? |
Tkelly1986 Member Username: Tkelly1986
Post Number: 370 Registered: 01-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 7:46 pm: | |
Danny - if not gentrification: what do you suggest, continue to let Detroit rot? |
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan
Post Number: 5814 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 7:50 pm: | |
I doubt, seriously, that he was being sarcastic. |
Kid_dynamite Member Username: Kid_dynamite
Post Number: 139 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 8:01 pm: | |
Danny, why do you always make the same "yay!! gentrification!!" comment? You are starting to sound like a broken record. That's 3 times in the past few weeks that I can count. What would you like to see happen in the CBD exactly? |
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan
Post Number: 5815 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 8:02 pm: | |
Again, I can't imagine he was being sarcastic at all. I guess you guys aren't very familiar with Danny? |
Apbest Member Username: Apbest
Post Number: 587 Registered: 03-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 8:45 pm: | |
he is what he is...simply and purely |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 1179 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 8:54 pm: | |
There will always be those who oppose any type of change. But the restoration of the BC and the development of the adjacent Griswold is nothing but good news for the city and everybody in the vicinity. The revitilization of Detroit is paramount to a better way of life in SE Michigan. |
Mdoyle Member Username: Mdoyle
Post Number: 139 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 8:54 pm: | |
Generally those who oppose gentrification do so due to the displacement of low income residents who, because of increased property value and tax, can no longer afford to live in an area. In this case I'm not familiar with any low income folks living in the BC, Lafayette Building or the dirt lot once occupied by the People's Outfitting building. Gentrification becomes more of an issue in neighborhoods that see a resurgence and renewal leading to an influx of higher income owners to move in. At any rate I hope the CBD continues to gentrify until theres nothing left but $250K lofts and condos and Washington Blvd become the new million dollar mile. (Message edited by mdoyle on July 18, 2007) (Message edited by mdoyle on July 18, 2007) |
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan
Post Number: 5817 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 9:00 pm: | |
It's so unfortunate that we're discussing those that oppose gentrification, because not one person, here, has brought up opposing this development due to gentrification. |
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa
Post Number: 905 Registered: 09-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 9:15 pm: | |
I here you, Lmich. Although maybe Lowell can add this to the top banner: Warning, don't get sucked into the Danny vortex.... |
Kid_dynamite Member Username: Kid_dynamite
Post Number: 140 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 9:42 pm: | |
alright Lmich, ottawa. Won't don't we get about Danny? |
Mayor_sekou Member Username: Mayor_sekou
Post Number: 1147 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 9:50 pm: | |
Was he saying he didn't want gentrification? It didn't sound that way to me. |
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix
Post Number: 428 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 10:07 pm: | |
Just behind BC, The high rise senior citizen buildings ground floor retail space just got converted to the Book Cadillac sales center. It looks so attractive fronting Washington Blvd. |
Scruffy Member Username: Scruffy
Post Number: 8 Registered: 04-2007
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 4:02 pm: | |
Third installment in a three part downtown story that registrants to the Griswold site have been receiving. http://www.thegriswold.com/new s_3a.htm |
Detroitrulez Member Username: Detroitrulez
Post Number: 306 Registered: 12-2006
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 4:10 pm: | |
are you related to Scruffy the Cat? They were a fun band out of boston in the late 1980's. |
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa
Post Number: 912 Registered: 09-2005
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 4:31 pm: | |
Sorry about being lazy, but where can one get a price list for these units (if such a list is currently available)? |
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 3297 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 4:32 pm: | |
That was some very well written hype that I'm totally buying. Let's hope that vision comes true. I'm starting to realize just how good the view of the CBD skyline will be from the Griswold, and hoping one day I can live there. |
Deandub11 Member Username: Deandub11
Post Number: 124 Registered: 05-2006
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 4:34 pm: | |
I got that article too. So cheesy but so great. |
Scruffy Member Username: Scruffy
Post Number: 9 Registered: 04-2007
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 5:20 pm: | |
Price lists available at the Opera House tomorrow. I know the one bedrooms start at $175k |
Scruffy Member Username: Scruffy
Post Number: 10 Registered: 04-2007
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 5:40 pm: | |
To get the full flavor of the cheesy-ness (and greatness), you have to read all three chapters in order. http://www.thegriswold.com/new s_1a.htm http://www.thegriswold.com/new s_2a.htm http://www.thegriswold.com/new s_3a.htm |
Quozl Member Username: Quozl
Post Number: 998 Registered: 07-2005
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 5:48 pm: | |
I love this:quote:Where the sound of music and the smell of enticing aromas drift from hidden little corners and subterranean hideaways.The place you always wanted in the City you have always called home. Are they referring to the bums that pee and poop on the sidewalks and other locations downtown? |
Lmichigan Member Username: Lmichigan
Post Number: 5822 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 7:12 pm: | |
Of course not. They are referring to the sewer system and steam grates. |