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Username: Rsa
Post Number: 1364
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 - 2:59 pm: |    |
don; it looks to be about 4 floors above the roof of the garage right now. it had seemed to be moving at a snails pace, but in the past few weeks the pace has picked up a bit... |
401don
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Username: 401don
Post Number: 174
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 - 3:03 pm: | |
Thanks RSA. That explains why no one has posted pictures recently - it wouldn't be that impressive yet. Thought it might be over 20 floors by now. |
Gistok
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Username: Gistok
Post Number: 5971
Registered: 08-2004
| | Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 - 3:08 pm: | |
After the FSC meeting yesterday at the Anchor Bar, I decided to take the Chrysler Fwy. home, starting at Jefferson. I was really impressed by the tall vertical marquee that the Greektown Casino parking structure had on the freeway side. It was very colorful and attractive.
I wish more nice vertical marquees were used by both the casinos and the restored theatres, both downtown and midtown. It really is nice to view vertical marquees from a distance. Among the theatres only the Fox and Gem have anthing worth viewing.
The tallest vertical theatre marquee of all time was that of the Michigan Theatre (yes even larger than that at the Fox). It used to rise a full 10 stories next to its' great arched window. It was taken down in the 1950's. |
Rsa
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Username: Rsa
Post Number: 1365
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 - 3:28 pm: | |
sure don. it really isn't that impressive yet; only the concrete structure and scaffolding. i'm chomping at the bit 'cuz my apartment right now has a view of the construction site and i'm probably moving in about 2-3 months. i really want to see that bad boy topped out before i leave! |
Det_on_nation_365
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Username: Det_on_nation_365
Post Number: 10
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 - 3:55 pm: | |
Rocket_city wrote: "My dream was to extend the walkable "Greektown vibrancy" over I-375 and into Lafayette Park. Making living over there much more accessible (by walking) to downtown."
I totally agree, I've always wondered how the area residents would feel about making streetscape improvements to Lafayette Ave, from maybe Chene to bagley. It already has and pedestrian island and on-street parking. A great start would be widening the sidewalk and installing lower street-lights that make pedestrian more visible. It gets pretty dark around there at night for walkers. A couple of years back, a local judge was hit and killed crossing the street. |
Detroitstar
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Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 855
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 - 4:31 pm: | |
I live in Lafayette Park and walk to greektown and other downtown destinations quite regularly. From my apartment it is just a 5 minute walk to Greektown and Eastern Market, 10 to Campus Martius or the riverwalk. In the warmer months there is a steady stream of people that make the walk to various places.
This neighborhood is loaded with a diverse group of people of all ages, race, and personal interests. I would not mind making changes to improve the area, but not if it takes away from the huge amounts of greenery, or affect the social fabric of the neighborhood. I'm all about progress and improvement, but not if it has any negative potential to a truly great part of our city. |
Ramcharger
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Username: Ramcharger
Post Number: 519
Registered: 05-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 11:49 am: | |
Investor bets on Greektown: Bloomfield Township exec buys 22% of Detroit casino
This is the best news I've heard about Greektown Casino in a long time. Hopefully, he'll help the majority owners realize that they need to spend money to make money. I found the last paragraph to be particularly interesting.
(Message edited by Ramcharger on February 01, 2008) |
Eboyer
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Username: Eboyer
Post Number: 64
Registered: 01-2007
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 11:59 am: | |
39 stories? I didn't know that it would be THAT tall... |
Detroit_stylin
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Username: Detroit_stylin
Post Number: 5473
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 1:07 pm: | |
39 would put it significantly taller than the BCBS building across from it.. |
Gambling_man
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Username: Gambling_man
Post Number: 1045
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 1:31 pm: | |
39 stories is not correct at all.....30 or 32 depending upon how you measure it.... |
Flybydon
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Username: Flybydon
Post Number: 209
Registered: 01-2005
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 1:34 pm: | |
1-28-2008
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Detroit_stylin
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Username: Detroit_stylin
Post Number: 5474
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 1:35 pm: | |
But even with that Gman wouldnt that make it taller than BCBS? |
Toog05
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Username: Toog05
Post Number: 177
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 1:35 pm: | |
I wonder how long that has been hiding up there...lol |
Gambling_man
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Username: Gambling_man
Post Number: 1046
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 2:37 pm: | |
I believe we will be taller than BCBS, but I'm not sure how tall the BCBS actually is......
The sign has been here for about a week.....supports were put up incorrectly on the Garage, waiting for parts...... |
Toog05
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Username: Toog05
Post Number: 178
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 2:48 pm: | |
According to Emporis.com BCBS had a height of 318 ft above the ground (not counting the sunken plaza inside). So looks like the hotel will be close to 30 ft taller than BCBS. |
Detroitstar
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Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 921
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 3:16 pm: | |
If Greektown was smart they would have put a pool/park/garden on top of the parking ramp, or at least something to serve their guests. |
Andyguard73
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Username: Andyguard73
Post Number: 275
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 5:49 pm: | |
Don do you have a pic of the tower? I know you had agreements with MGM and MC that said you had to wait 3 months to post them on your site, or something to that effect, but I couldn't remember if that applied to Greektown too. |
Flybydon
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Username: Flybydon
Post Number: 210
Registered: 01-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 4:08 pm: | |
Here ya go 1-28-2008
(Message edited by flybydon on February 02, 2008) |
Toog05
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Post Number: 179
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 6:39 pm: | |
Thanks for update, glass looks pretty nice from the sky |
Gambling_man
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Username: Gambling_man
Post Number: 1047
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 6:46 pm: | |
Detroitstar, we did put something on top of our garage to serve our guests--parking. |
Mackinaw
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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4388
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 7:45 pm: | |
Yeah, a very distinctive and memorable perk. |
Andyguard73
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Username: Andyguard73
Post Number: 276
Registered: 03-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 2:20 pm: | |
Thanks a lot Don! |
Mackinaw
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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4406
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 3:30 pm: | |
Yeah, thanks Don. That angle really makes me consider the possibility of the two churches teaming up to build a small paraking garage in the middle of their block, and turn the street-facing surface lots into development parcels.
Oh wait, there's 12 stories of parking next door, that might be overkill.
Gambling_man, do the churches each own their respective parking lots?
If they do, they could make good $ selling them to developers down the road, retaining small parking lots or alleys next to their buildings for handicapped parking, and letting everyone else park in the abundant nearby garages. |
Bsu
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Username: Bsu
Post Number: 116
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 4:17 pm: | |
I know St. Mary's church owns their lot and leases it to a separate company. That company charges parking fees during the times the lot is not used for church services. |
Mackinaw
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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4407
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 4:28 pm: | |
Okay thanks. I knew about the management company selling the spots, but I wasn't sure if it was owned by the church. Good to know. |
Gambling_man
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Username: Gambling_man
Post Number: 1049
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 4:35 pm: | |
Both lots are owned by the respective churches. But you are smoking some good weed if you think those lots will ever be sold to any developer for any amount of money in your lifetime. |
Gistok
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Username: Gistok
Post Number: 6253
Registered: 08-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 12:05 am: | |
I didn't read the sunday Freep, but someone who did mentioned that Tom Celani (former part owner of MotorCity Casino with Marion Ilitch) has purchased 20% of Greektown Casino from the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Any other details? |
Mackinaw
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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4408
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 12:35 am: | |
Bold statement, G_man, but interesting. |
401don
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Username: 401don
Post Number: 265
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 7:05 pm: | |
Paging Gambling Man again. I commented previously about the lack of performance venues at the other 2 casinos. I noticed that Greektown will have an 1100 seat theater. Will this be a true theater with tiered seating or just another ballroom like the MGM? Any idea of acts they are planning on booking? |
401don
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Username: 401don
Post Number: 273
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 5:34 pm: | |
bump |
Eboyer
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Username: Eboyer
Post Number: 77
Registered: 01-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - 8:51 pm: | |
401don, I believe Motor City will have a larger theatre that they are planning to open soon called "SoundBoard". |
Leland_palmer
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Username: Leland_palmer
Post Number: 449
Registered: 08-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 3:13 pm: | |
From today...
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Gambling_man
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Username: Gambling_man
Post Number: 1054
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 3:19 pm: | |
Sorry 401........Our theatre may well seat more than that....the balcony area will be slanted, but the main floor will be flat.....We will at least have acts, unlike MGM who has had ,I believe, a grand total of two acts so far. Motor Citys venue isn't done yet. |
401don
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Username: 401don
Post Number: 278
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 3:48 pm: | |
Just turned on my computer at the right time. Thanks Gambling man. Looking forward to my first stay at the Hotel. |
Rocket_city
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Username: Rocket_city
Post Number: 638
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2008 - 4:59 pm: | |
Saturday February 23, 2008
Looking good! 
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Gambling_man
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Username: Gambling_man
Post Number: 1056
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 6:29 pm: | |
Two interesting facts, (for those of you who care), but the hotel, at 30 stories was up to about 21 at this point.....the hotel will end up taller than the very top of the crane you see in these pictures.....the second to last picture shows the casino built out over Lafayette (looking west), plus the start of the two story concert room (feature venue)......not all of the steel is up yet, but it is coming..... |
Detroit313
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Username: Detroit313
Post Number: 615
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 7:33 pm: | |
Thanks Rocket, and Gambling...
It will be interesting to see the hotels if and when they expand.
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Billk
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Username: Billk
Post Number: 206
Registered: 09-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 2:59 pm: | |
Celani decides not to invest in Casino.
http://www.crainsdetroit.com/a pps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/2008 0307/REG/859425425/1069 |
Detroit_stylin
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Username: Detroit_stylin
Post Number: 5595
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 10:26 am: | |
Here is an updated pic that I took of the hotel under construction last night from in front of the Delux Lounge.
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Jaydetroit
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Username: Jaydetroit
Post Number: 10
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 2:45 pm: | |
I am a relatively new to this site, but I will start posting some pictures as the construction runs its course... I work in the Ren Cen, and my window directly faces the hotel construction...I look out the window everyday to see when they will finish putting those windows on. |
Detroit313
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Username: Detroit313
Post Number: 624
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 5:11 pm: | |
Jay- you have to take some pictures for me
please....
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