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Gm Renaissance Center Dining | Retail | Entertainment Office | Residential | Lodging GM RENAISSANCE CENTER DINING | RETAIL | ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE | RESIDENTIAL | LODGING Photo: John F. Martin Photography www.gmrencen.com SITE OVERVIEW The GM Renaissance Center is the most recognized land- mark in the region. Rising 73 stories above the Detroit River, the Ren Cen anchors the Detroit skyline and riverfront. CENTER of the BUSINESS DISTRICT Composed of three interconnected buildings (Renais- sance Center, Millender Center and River East Center), this class A mixed-use complex is in excess of 6.5 million SF of dining, retail, entertainment, residential, office and lodging space. SOCIAL CENTER The GM Renaissance Center is at the heart of the Detroit entertainment scene with signature restaurants, more than 150 major onsite events annually and easy access to major sporting events, concerts and theatre, casinos and festivals year-round. Connect with 5 million plus visitors annually at the Renaissance Center. CONNECT For the 20,000-25,000 daily visitors, the Ren Cen is truly Michigan’s premier address. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.gmrencen.com GM RENAISSANCE CENTER DINING | RETAIL | ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE | RESIDENTIAL | LODGING DINING | RETAIL | ENTERTAINMENT Office workers, visitors and downtown residents can find an essential mix of speciality shops, services and dining conveniently located in the complex. With 165,000 SF of space, this is the largest retail destination in the City. CASUAL DINING • 1,100-seat food court featuring a dozen vendors • Starbucks, Coffee Beanery, Potbelly Sandwich Works, Tim Hortons and many more SIGNATURE RESTAURANTS • Joe Muer Seafood • Andiamo Detroit Riverfront • Coach Insignia (71st and 72nd floors) RETAIL • 12,000 SF RenCen Fitness Center • CVS • Post Office • Multiple financial institutions ENTERTAINMENT • Ren Cen 4 Theaters • GM Wintergarden hosting corporate, charity and community functions • 44,000 square foot GM Showroom with 39 new and speciality cars on exhibit GM RENAISSANCE CENTER DINING | RETAIL | ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE | RESIDENTIAL | LODGING OFFICE This Class “A” office complex is composed of six towers totaling 3,000,000 SF of office space, with onsite 24-hour security. The office compo- nent recently reached ± 95% occupancy rate which equals ± 11,500 of the total ± 13,000 employees. Marquee Tenant Base: • General Motors Global HQ • OnStar • Ally Financial • Deloitte • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan • Consulate - General of Canada • Urban Science • Digitas • Dykema Gossett Additionally, the 750,000 SF Coleman A. Young Municipal Center is connected to the complex via a covered pedestrian skywalk. This facility is home to an additional 4,000 employees and daily visitors. GM RENAISSANCE CENTER DINING | RETAIL | ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE | RESIDENTIAL | LODGING RESIDENTIAL | LODGING LIVE • Millender Center Apartments - 339 units VISIT • Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center - 1,298 guest rooms • Courtyard Detroit Downtown - 260 guest rooms MEET • Renaissance Center Conference Center - Executive Conference Experience - 22,000 square feet - 250 guest capacity • GM Learning Center - Training and Development Center - 31,000 square feet • Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center - 100,000 square feet of meeting space with seating for 2,200 GM RENAISSANCE CENTER DINING | RETAIL | ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE | RESIDENTIAL | LODGING SITE PLAN RIVER EAST CENTER • Office: Two towers totaling 615,000 SF • Childtime Day Care • Estimated Employee Count: 3,700 GM RENAISSANCE CENTER • Office: Four towers totaling 2.3 million SF • Marriott Hotel: 1,298 guest rooms • Estimated Employee Count: 9,100 PARKING AND MASS TRANSIT MILLENDER CENTER P • Parking: 11,178 spaces • Courtyard by Marriott Hotel: 260 COLEMAN A. YOUNG V • Valet: 4 stations MUNICIPAL CENTER guest rooms • Millender Center Apartment: 339 • 750,000 SF M • Two People Mover stops • 2,000 employees units • Estimated Employee Count: 200 GM RENAISSANCE CENTER DINING | RETAIL | ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE | RESIDENTIAL | LODGING DOWNTOWN DISTRICT DETROIT, MI CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AERIAL FOX THEATRE MOTOR CITY CASINO COMERICA PARK FORD FIELD & HOTEL Woodward Avenue DETROIT OPERA WESTIN BOOK HOUSE CADILLAC HOTEL GREEKTOWN CASINO & HOTEL 75 MGM GRAND CASINO & HOTEL Gratiot Avenue 375 MILLENDER CENTER • Courtyard by Marriott Hotel: 260 guest rooms • Millender Center Apartment: 339 units • Estimated Employee Count: 200 ,12 10 Jefferson Avenue CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK RIVER EAST CENTER JOE LOUIS ARENA • Office: Two towers totaling 615,000 SF • Childtime Day Care • Estimated Employee Count: 3,700 BORDER CROSSING TO CANADA GM RENAISSANCE CENTER RIVERFRONT COLEMAN A. YOUNG • Office: Four towers totaling 2.3 APARTMENTS HART PLAZA MUNICIPAL CENTER million SF • 750,000 SF • Marriott Hotel: 1,298 guest rooms • 2,000 employees • Estimated Employee Count: 9,100 COBO CENTER GM RENAISSANCE CENTER DINING | RETAIL | ENTERTAINMENT © 2012OFFICE CBRE, Inc. This information has| been obtainedRESIDENTIAL from sources believed reliable. We have not verified| it andLODGING make no guarantee, warranty or representation about it. Any projections, opinions, assumptions or estimates used are for example only and do not represent the current or future performance of the property. You and your advisors should conduct a careful, independent investigation of the property to determine to your satisfaction the suitability of the property for your needs. CBRE and the CBRE logo are service marks of CBRE, Inc. and/or its affiliated or related companies in the United States and other countries. All other marks displayed on this document are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. Sources: CBRE Mapping Services (877) 580-4674; Nielsen, StreetPro, Google Earth. MapFiles\Work2012\264516.wor 1/11/2012 METRO DETROIT MARKET The Metro Detroit market is located in Southeast Michigan PALACE OF centered around the city of Detroit and ranks as the 12th most AUBURN HILLS GREAT LAKES CHRYLSER GROUP populated MSA in the United States, with a population of CROSSING HQ OUTLET MALL 4,296,250. VILLAGE OF ROCHESTER HILLS TROY Metro Detroit has made Michigan’s economy a RETAIL & DINING PARTRIDGE CREEK leader in information technology and advanced manu- facturing with over 70,000 employees in the automotive BIRMINGHAM LAKESIDE MALL RETAIL & DINING industry. Home of the “Big Three” American automakers (General Motors, Chrysler and Ford), Detroit is the world’s traditional automotive center and a key pillar of the U.S. economy. SOMERSET TWELVE OAKS COLLECTION MALL Metro Detroit is one of twelve U.S. metropolitan areas to have ROYAL OAK RETAIL & DINING professional teams from the four major North American sports. NORTHVILLE RETAIL & DINING The Detroit Lions, Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers are located within the Detroit Central Business District while the Detroit Pistons are located in the northern suburb of Auburn Hills. FAIRLANE GM RENAISSANCE TOWN CENTER CENTER About 15.9 million people visit Metro Detroit annually, spend- ing an estimated $4.8 billion. Metro Detroit contains a number of shopping malls, including the upscale Somerset Collection in FORD HQ Troy, Twelve Oaks in Novi and the Great Lakes Crossing outlet • FORD FIELD • COMERICA PARK mall in Auburn Hills, with all three being major draws for tourists. • JOE LOUIS ARENA Somerset Collection is among the top 10 mall properties in the United States. Other notable street-side shopping districts include the downtown areas of Birmingham, Royal Oak and Northville. GM RENAISSANCE CENTER DINING | RETAIL | ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE | RESIDENTIAL | LODGING DOWNTOWN DETROIT MARKET Nicknamed the “Motor City” Detroit is the center of the Automotive Industry, and the regions entertainment hub. An estimated 85,000 people work in downtown Detroit, making up one-fifth of the city’s employment base. Detroit fares well as a fortune 500 headquarters with companies such as General Motors, DTE Energy; Quicken Loans, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan who recently relocated its headquarters as well as 4,000 employees to downtown Detroit. In 2011, “Forbes Magazine called Detroit one of the best places for business as the city continues to attract top companies.” Downtown Detroit has increased its role as an enter- tainment hub in the 21st century fueled by three casino resort ho- tels, three professional sports stadiums, four performing arts theaters, a revitalized riverfront, state of the art cruise ship dock, and a new river walk have spurred economic development in downtown Detroit. DEMOGRAPHIC DATA CBD Ren Cen Daytime Population 85,000 13,000 2013+ Estimated Residential Population 6,146 509 Hotel Room Count 4,885 1,558 CBD Annual Visitors Entertainment (Total) 15,000,000 Stadiums 4,362,900 Festivals (Total) 4,800,000 - Freedom Festival 3,500,000 - Boat Races 100,000 - Rockin Riverfront 80,000 Major Conference/Expo (Total) 1,200,000 - North American International Auto Show 800,000 GM RENAISSANCE CENTER DINING | RETAIL | ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE | RESIDENTIAL | LODGING DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT EducationalEducationalEducational / Civic /Projects/ CivicProjectsCivic ProjectsProjProjectsects Educational / Civic Projects TOTAL COMPLETED, ACTIVE, AND PLANNED INVESTMENT IN THE CBD: 1. Cobo Center Center 2. Campus Martius Martius Park Park 3. Wayne County County Jail Jail $6,265,000,000 4. New Detroit Detroit Police Police Headquarters Headquarters 5. River WalkWalk 6. Grand Circus Park Office7. Capital / ParkRetailReRetail tail ProjectsProjects Projects 6.Office Detroit Building/ Retail Projects 7.8. dDavi Detroit Stott Building Building
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