DOCSLIB.ORG

Newsletter November, 1990

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Newsletter November, 1990 DETROIT CHAPTER FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER, 1990 NOMINEES SOUGHT FOR McCREE AWARD The Detroit Chapter of the Federal Workers Compensation Commission, and Bar Association has established the in 1954, was appointed to the Wayne PeJeral Bar Association Wade Hampton County Circuit Court. Judge McCree McCree, Jr., Award for the advance­ was appointed to the United States ment of social justice. The award District Court for the Eastern Dis­ for the advancement of social jus­ trict of Michigan in 1961 by Presi­ tice will honor an individual or a dent John F.Ke~nedy,and by President group on December 6, 1990, who has Lyndon Johnson to the United States made a significant contribution to Court of Appeals for the Sixth Cir­ the community in areas involving pov­ cuit in 1966. Judge McCree resigned erty, economic or educational oppor­ from Sixth Circuit in March, 1977, tunity, or fighting discrimination to accept appointment by President involving race, gender, ethnicity, Jimmy Carter as Solicitor General of national origin, religion, or eco­ the United States. In 1981, Judge nomic status.The recipient(s) may be McCree left the position of Solici­ selected from any variety of fields tor General,and was appointed Lewis including, among others, law, social M. Simes Professor of Law at the service,community organization,jour­ University of Michigann, where he nalism, or academics. taught until his death in 1987. Deborah Gordon, Chief Judge Julian While a judge in Detroit,Wade McCree Cook of the United States District served as a faculty member of Wayne Court for the Eastern District of State University Law School, and the Michigan,and attorney Mark Granzotto University of Detroit Law School. He are Co-Chairs of the Selection Com­ cared deeply about education, was a mittee. The Co-Chairs would very founder of the Higher Education Op­ much appreciate it if you could as­ portunities Committee at Wayne State sist them by nominating an appropri­ University, and a founding trustee ate recipient for this very impor­ of Friends School in Detroit. He tant award. Please contact Deborah was a trustee at Fisk University, Gordon at 1600 Ford Bldg., Detroit, and had served earlier as an over­ Mi. 48226 or 962-3784, by November seer of Harvard College and the Uni­ 9, 1990 with nominations. versity of Pennsylvania Law School, among many other contributions to the academic community. \. Wade Hampton McCree, Jr., was an ex~remely important member of the Judge McCree was a life member of local national legal and social jus­ the National Association for the Ad­ tice communities. He began his le­ vancement of Colored People. At the gal career, in the firm of Bledsoe time of his death, he served on the and Taylor in Detroit, Michigan, in board of the Detroit Round Table of 1948. In 1952, he was appointed by the National Conference of Chris­ Governor G. Mennen Williams to the tians and Jews, as well as on the boards of numerous national and Michigan charitable and cultural or­ ganizations. .. McCREE AWARD LUNCHEON FBA CONSTITUTION SET FOR DECEMBER 6, 1990 AND BYLAWS CHANGES DEFEATED The next Chapter luncheon, scheduled We have received news that the pro­ for Thursday, December 6, 1990, at posed national Constitution and By­ the Riverfront Ballroom, promises to laws has been soundly DEFEATED. be something special. The luncheon lti dedicated to the memory of Wade With approximately 700 members vot­ ~cCree and will be highlighted by ing and a two-thirds majority being the presentation of the first annual necessary for passage,the final vote Wade McCree Award for the advance­ was 387 in favor to 330 opposed. The Illent of social justice. The featured initiative thus failed by a margin speaker at the luncheon will be Dr. of almost 100 votes. Jeffrey Sachs of Harvard University. The Detroit Chapter helped to lead Professor Sachs,the son of Ted Sachs the opposition to the proposed new was born in Detroit, Michigan, in Constitution and Bylaws. The Chapter 1954. He received his B.A. summa leadership felt strongly that the c~m laude. graduating third in his new changes would permanently ensure class from Harvard in 1976. He re­ the domination of the national or­ ceived his M.A. and Ph.D. from Har­ ganization by Washington-based at­ vard in 1978 and 1980 respectively. torneys. In addition, there was no Dr. Sachs joined the Harvard facul­ true dues rebate increase in the pro ty as an Assistant Professor in 1980 posed new Bylaws, other than merely was promoted to Associate Professor inflationary increments. The current in 1982 and Full Professor in 1983. 12 percent rebate of national dues to local chapters is still unfair, Currently, Dr. Sachs is the Galen L. sinc~ local chapters are forced to Stone Professor of International supplement the meager rebate amounts Trade at Harvard University and a with local dues to conduct programs. Research Associate of the National In our Chapter, we are hampered in Bureau of Economic Research. He raising funds for such worthy pro­ serves as an econom1C advisor to jects as the Rakow Scholarships, the several governments in Latin America McCree, Pratt and Freeman portraits and has contributed to the design of by the unfair proportion of dues re­ economic reform programs introduced tained in Washington. in Poland, and Yugoslavia at the be­ ginning of 1990. Dr. Sachs now di­ We want to thank, the many Detroit rects a project on economic reform Chapter members, who made the effort ill the Soviet Union and Eastern to locate postcards, in the August Europe for the United National Uni­ issue, of the Federal Bar News and versity.World Institute for Develop­ Journal and returned those postcards ment Economics Research in Helsinki, with a "no" vote. You helped defeat Finland. He was recently cited by this objectionable ballot initiative The Economist magazine as one of the It is possible that a more balanced world's leading young economists. document will be proposed in the 1991 fiscal year. We will keep the For tickets to this important event, Chapter membership informed of de­ please contact Program Chair, Tom velopments. Cranmer,or his Legal Assistant Carol Cerwin. at 646-2400. 2 "STATE OF THE COURT" LUNCHEON A HUGE SUCCESS On October 18, over 200 members of You know Julian Cook as Judge, law­ the Detroit Chapter gathered to hear yer, friend, and I'm sure that his Chief Judge Julian Abele Cook,Jr.de­ biographical statistics are familiar tail the state of the United States to you and are not as important to District Court for the Eastern Dis­ you as are his courtroom demeanor, trict of Michigan. In addition to and decisions. noting a decline in the number of civil case filings, Judge Cook's I know Julian Cook as husband,friend comments enlightened the membership and father. I think that he is the on such important issues as the re­ kindest, the most handsome, the most view and revising of the Local Court gentle, the most devoted, and the Rules, reorganization within the most intelligent person in the en­ Clerk's Office and courthouse secur­ tire universe. But there are other ity. Highlighting the luncheon, were aspects of his character which may the comments of Carol Cook, who sur­ interest you -- and which will in­ prised her husband by serving as t rod u c e him toy 0 u a s jus t · an" a v e r - Judge Cook's "introducer." For those age guy. " of you who missed Carol's delightful introduction, her comments are re­ He sometimes drives me, and his se­ printed below: cretary,Pat, crazy with his very eK­ acting notes to us. They are writ­ Little did I think that 33 years af­ ten on napkins, backs of envelopes, ter my groom brought me from the scraps of paper, edges of newspapers wedding altar in Washington, D.C., - giving the date 18 Oct. 1990, time to Michigan, where he was to become 12:02 p.m., and numbered detailed a law clerk in Oakland County Court, instructions.We have had many laughs that I would one day be asked to in­ behind his back-comparing our notes. troduce him to you, the Federal Bar; Then, we know that everything comes to make the State of the Judiciary to a halt for Georgetown Basketball address. For, in 1957, and for too and Penn State Football, (his Alma many years afterward, the federal Maters). He may not remember your bench, the state bench, law firms name, but ask him who made the se­ and most legal opportunities were cond touchdown, in the 1978 Penn virtually closed to people of color, State/Syracuse Game. Sports stats and, indeed, to most women. "One are forever embedded in his mind need not apply" was the order of the along with all of that legal clutter day. which you all must retain. Our thanks to President Jimmy Carter Some people shop at Neiman Marcus for his sensitivity and commitment and Saks, but we search for flea to human rights and to diversity in markets and thrift shops-even while the federal courts for appointing traveling. He buys tools, phones, Julian Abele Cook, Jr., in 1978 to clocks, radios, and gadgets - we the bench and for making this day often have to ship home our question­ possible. May this nation continue able treasures. He has a collection to value equal opportunity for all of used phones - now most of them of its citizens. Now that I have don't work, but invariably, he will made my philosophical statement, let buy more.He has at least nine screw me get on with the business at drivers and thirteen wrenches, of hand.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • CRAIN's LIST: LARGEST MEETING Facilitiesranked by Total Square Feet of Meeting Space
    CRAIN'S LIST: LARGEST MEETING FACILITIES Ranked by total square feet of meeting space Total Capacity of largest square Square feet meeting room Number Facility feet of of largest theater/classroom of Address meeting meeting banquet/cocktail meeting Rank Phone; website Top executive space space style rooms Amenities Cobo Center Thom Connors 897,500 27,000 2,880 / 1,800 70 Free Wi-Fi, 2,200 on-site parking spots, concierge and business center, on-site 1. 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit 48226 general manager 1,800 / 2,200 catering, contractors on-site to provide services to meetings and trade shows (313) 877-8777; www.cobocenter.com The Henry Ford Patricia Mooradian 544,020 22,000 600 / 200 20 Horse-drawn carriages, Model T rides, historic carousel, steam locomotive, historic 2. 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn 48124 president 600 / 5,000 re-enactments, entertainment, tours, curators, audiovisual, fireworks, gardens and (313) 982-6001; www.thehenryford.org private courtyards with most venues, organic and local menus available Joe Louis Arena Tom Wilson 439,380 30,197 20,000 / 10,000 120 Unique event location for meetings, events, fundraisers, private ice skating parties 19 Steve Yzerman Drive, Detroit 48226 president and CEO, 2,500 / 3,500 and corporate experiential opportunities (313) 394-7593; www.olympiaentertainment.com Olympia 3. Entertainment/Detroit Red Wings Ford Field Tom Lewand 375,000 100,000 65,000 B/ 500 24 Caterer, stadium tours, on-field activities, attached parking structure 4. 2000 Brush St., Detroit 48226 president 1,200 B/ 3,500 B (313) 262-2000; www.detroitlions.com Suburban Collection Showplace Blair Bowman 350,000 215,000 12,000 / 6,000 30 Attached 126 room Hyatt Place Hotel, 25,000 square feet of pre-function space, 5.
    [Show full text]
  • Celebrating 20 Years of Economic Development Celebrating 20 Years Of
    Celebrating 20 Years of Economic Development Celebrating 20 Years of Jobs Created or Retained 7,037 Housing Units Created or Renovated 4,051 Residential Square Feet Developed 4,679,569 Commercial Square Feet Developed 4,002,746 Retail Square Feet Developed 765,577 Investment Since Inception $251,258,268 Total Investment Leveraged Since Inception $1,420,000,000 Investing for a Better Detroit Throughout the Greater Downtown you can see cranes lifting steel into place, hear jackhammers carving concrete and watch construction workers moving about development sites. People are walking, biking and shopping. The demand for housing remains at an all-time high, new retail attractions are flourishing and there are lines at many new restaurants. These signals of economic growth are gratifying and tell a story of public, private and philanthropic collaboration. In this 2015 Annual Report marking Invest Detroit’s 20-year anniversary, we are celebrating the positive changes to the landscape and the partnerships that continue to make them possible. In 1995, with a vision of creating a catalyst for investment, the founders of Invest Detroit launched one loan fund capitalized with $48M to attract and expand businesses and support real estate development in the City of Detroit. Its mission was to create jobs, increase the tax base and provide a better quality of life for Detroit residents. As the portfolio grew and the economy shifted, new partnership opportunities were identified and new development strategies were envisioned. The 1995 2001 2004 Detroit Investment Board of Directors Developed targeted Fund founded by focused on market- loan program to members of Detroit rate housing and promote housing Renaissance (now job creation density in the Business Leaders Lower Woodward for Michigan) Corridor public, private and philanthropic sectors recognized the the Auburn and First National Building.
    [Show full text]
  • New Attitude
    New Attitude VOLUME 8 ISSUE 2 FEBRUARY 2018 Pure Detroit opens in Cobo Center for the auto show Pure Detroit has grown from the ground up, thanks to community support for 20 years. The first Pure Detroit store opened on Thanksgiving Day in 1998 in the David Whitney Building downtown. Since then, Pure Detroit has grown to five locations, each located in landmark Detroit buildings: the Fisher Building, the Guardian Building, the GM Renaissance Center, the Strathmore, and the Belle Isle Aquarium. “A Pure Detroit Shop on the Cobo Center concourse, open for all events, will connect visitors from all over the world to the culture and hospitality of Detroit,” said Claude Molinari, general manager of Cobo Center. “It is another big step in making our customers feel that Cobo is ‘Centered Around You,’ and immersing them in our mission to deliver outstanding event experiences.” Pure Detroit's mission is multi-faceted. As urbanists, they strive to help create vibrant ground-level retail activ- ity in downtown Detroit. As proprietors, they seek to provide a touching point for residents and visitors to the city for Detroit's rich history and contemporary culture. Cobo Center Bees Hunker Down for the Winter on the Green Roof Honey bees in the Cobo Center hives adjacent to the green roof prepare for winter by gathering a surplus of honey and pollen. They form a big group hug (or a winter cluster) to keep the queen warm once temps start to drop. The honey bees use this group hug to keep the center around 85 degrees! The heat is created by the bees vibrating their wing muscles.
    [Show full text]
  • 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
    [Show full text]
  • Downtown Detroit Self-Guided Walking Tour D N O C E S
    DOWNTOWN This self-guided tour is a great intro to downtown! Be sure to join us on one of our public tours or contact DETROIT us to a create a customized experience that fits your schedule. DOWNTOWN DETROIT SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR SECOND C H E R R Y P L U M Midtown M O N T C A L M J N O E L I Z A B E T H H N GRAND RIVER AVE C P L U M C O L U M B I A L WOODWARD AVE C H U R C H O MICHIGAN AVE THIRD D TRUMBULL G E L I Z A B E T H E E L I Z A B E T H COMERICA PARK BRUSH FORD FIELD ADAMS TENTH B E E C H C L FORD FIELD I P SECOND F A Corktown F R F O F I R S T O K U R P L A Z A R A BEAUBIEN B A G L E Y T D V EIGHTH H E M BROOKLYN A R D 13 11 I S N O N 12 H O B A G L E Y J GRATIOT AVE L A B R O S S E RANDOLPH 12 BROADWAY M U L L E T MICHIGAN AVE 1 TIMES SQUARE 10 P O R T E R WASHINGTON BLVD E A V DETROIT EXPERIENCE C L I N T O N E R G R A N D R I V LIBRARY9 FACTORY Lafayette Park A B B O T T A B B O T T STATE S T A N T O I N E M A C O M B PA R K P L A C E GRISWOLD 11 2 F A H O W A R D WASHINGTON BLVD R M O N R O E 8 TENTH BROOKLYN 10 M 10 375 E R FIFTH TRUMBULL E LAFAYETTE W LAFAYETTE BLVD W LAFAYETTE BLVD SHELBY SIXTH EIGHT 1 BRUSH 3 C A S S AV E S F O R T E RANDOLPH WOODWARD AVE F O R T 9 F O R T T PEOPLE MOVER A (ELEVATED MONORAIL) B BEAUBIEN E C O N G R E S S E C O N G R E S S W C O N G R E S S W J E F F E R S O N A V E 4 2 E L A R N E D RIVARD 6 3 4 7 COBO CENTER E JEFFERSON AVE W JEFFERSON AVE 5 7 5 8 RivertownW O O D B R I D G E W O O D B R I D G E RIOPELLE JOE LOUIS ARENA S T A U B I N O R L E A N S F R A N K L I N D U B O I S C I V I C C E N T E R AT W AT E R RIVARD PLAZA Detroit River 6 AT W AT E R AT W AT E R MILLIKEN STATE PARK DETROIT RIVER People Mover Tour Stops MAP LEGEND DXF Welcome Center Stations DXF creates experiences that are enlightening, entertaining and led by Detroiters.
    [Show full text]
  • Pathway to Renaissance Center Detroit 300 Celebration Parade of the Tall Ships Promenade Along Detroit River Before Redevelopmen
    Promenade along Detroit River Parade of the Tall Ships Before Redevelopment Detroit 300 Celebration Pathway to Renaissance Center Before After Detroit’s Promenade before Redevelopment A Welcoming International Riverfront Quick Facts GRANT RECIPIENT: City of Detroit GRANT AND/OR LOAN TYPE: Clean Michigan Initiative Waterfront Redevelopment Grant PROJECT NAME: Detroit River Promenade Riverfront Redevelopment Project LOCATION: Along the Detroit River from the General Motors Headquarters to the Riverfront Apartments GRANT AMOUNT: $6,200,000 AMOUNT SPENT: $14,608,240.68 GRANT AWARDED: August 5, 1999 PROJECT STATUS: Completed May 13, 2003 SITE HISTORY AND OWNERSHIP: The property along the Detroit River west of the General Motor (GM) Headquarters building was in a severe state of deterioration. Public access to the waterfront was prevented by chain link fence. At several locations there were unimproved parking lots. Portions of the sea wall were deteriorating and threatening the integrity of the bulwark. Public walkways did not exist or were blocked by fences and parking lots. There were no railings and the lighting was poor or nonexistent. A valuable asset, the Detroit River, in the center of downtown Detroit was neglected, unused, and unsafe. GRANT-FUNDED ACTIVITIES: The Clean Michigan Initiative Waterfront Redevelopment Grant funded infrastructure improvements that included demolition of existing parking lots; walkways and portions of the seawall; repair to a cofferdam; replacement of walkways; new landscaping; construction of a pedestrian boardwalk; a new park; installation of railings, lighting, signage, and street furniture; and related items. REDEVELOPMENT: Public access to the waterfront and the Detroit River was dramatically improved and enhanced as a result of this reconstruction project, providing significantly greater opportunities for public use of the waterfront.
    [Show full text]
  • Senior Services 4315 Andover Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
    Senior Services 4315 Andover Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 www.bloomfieldtwp.org/seniors 248-723-3500 Serving Adults 50+ Fitness Spotlight Week September 3-6 Special pricing on trial classes, details on page 9. Find it on… Fitness Pages 3-9 Travel Pages 10-13 Health Fair & Flu Shot Clinic Enrichment Friday, October 18 9 - 2 PM Presentations and Clubs Flu Shots provided by U of M Visiting Care Pages 14-17 Blood Pressure Checks by BTSS volunteers Supportive Services BTPD will be collecting old prescriptions Pages 18-19 BTFD will be providing Senior safety information Starting Point New Patron Meeting Limited flu shots available to Township Residents ages 50+ years. Shots FREE for seniors 65+ w/Medicare Page 14 B. All others participants shots are $30 billed to health insurance provider, if uncovered out of pocket cost of $30 payable to U of M Visiting Care. Appointments required. Register by phone or at BTSS beginning September 18 at 9 am. U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Bring proof of residency & Medicare Card. Performance Questions—Call 248-723-3500 Saturday, Sept. 28 10:30-11:30 AM Sponsored by: Be inspired by a drill team performance of cadets 10-16 years of age. This dedicated organization is modeled after the US Navy, instilling strong principles and leadership. Pre-registration helpful. All ages welcome; under 18 complimentary with adult supervision.) $ Mission Statement Enriching lives with learning opportunities ≈ Providing services that support well-being and independence ≈ Building community Fall 2019 Bloomfield Township Senior Services Bloomfield Township Eligibility - Adults 50+ Registration/Refund Policies Senior Services (BTSS) To create your profile, visit the center.
    [Show full text]
  • Judy Ann O'neill 239 Ridge Rd
    JUDY ANN O’NEILL 239 RIDGE RD GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI 48236-3700 (313) 881-1820 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL 8/1978 – 5/1980 Ann Arbor, Michigan Degree: JD Honors: Order of the Coif Graduation Magna Cum Laude American Jurisprudence Award in Enterprise Organizations Senior Judge in the Case Club MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 9/1972 – 3/1976 East Lansing, Michigan Major: Mathematics Education Minor: English Degree: BA Honors: Honors College Dean’s List Every Term Graduation with High Honors Pi Mu Epsilon National Honorary Mathematics Fraternity ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL 9/1968 – 6/1972 Ann Arbor, Michigan Honors: Salutatorian National Honor Society Michigan Competitive Scholarship Outstanding American High School Student Various Other Scholarships and Awards EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND FOLEY & LARDNER LLP 8/2003 – Present 500 Woodward Ave., Suite 2700 Detroit, MI 48226 4844-7651-0239.1 Vice Chair of and Strategic Planning Leader for the Business Reorganizations Practice Group; Partner in the Litigation Department, and member of the Automotive Industry Team. DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC 7/1987 – 8/2003 400 Renaissance Center, 36th Fl and Detroit, MI 48236 6/1980 – 5/1984 Corporate attorney with emphasis on bankruptcy, secured transactions, acquisitions of troubled companies and commercial litigation. Partner/Member 1/1988 – present Associate 7/1987 – 1/1988 and 6/1980 – 5/1984; Summer Associate 5/1979 – 6/1979 Managing Director 2002/2003 HALE AND DORR 9/1984 – 6/1987 60 State Street Boston, MA 02109 Commercial attorney with emphasis on bankruptcy reorganizations, secured lending and commercial paper. Associate 9/1984 – 6/1986 Junior partner 6/1986 – 6/1987 BAR AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Member of the American Bar Association, Detroit Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan.
    [Show full text]
  • General Motors Renaissance Center
    General Motors Renaissance Center A group of seven inter-connected, mixed-use, high-rise buildings, located on the International Riverfront, in downtown Detroit, Michigan, the General Motors Renaissance Center is the global headquarters of General Motors. The cylinder-shaped tower, in the center of the complex, “The Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center”, is the tallest all-hotel building in the Western Hemisphere. 100 Renaissance Center Detroit, Michigan 7 Building Complex 5.5M SF of Office, Hotel, Retail, Dining, Residential, and Entertainment Space PHASE I 73 Story - 1,300 Room Hotel Rising from a square-shaped retail base comprised of shopping, financial services, and 29 restaurants Four 39-story office towers PHASE II Two additional 21-story office towers Opened in 1981 Top Portion of Center Building Largest Rooftop Restaurant “Coach Insignia” PROJECT SUMMARY Project Description A modern-architectural style, mixed-use complex, comprised of seven inter-connected, high-rise buildings, located on the International Riverfront of Detroit, Michigan. A “city within a city”, and one of the world’s largest commercial complexes, The Renaissance Center is owned by General Motors Corporation and is its world headquarters. The center building, and tallest of the tower cluster, is the 73-story Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. The hotel building is the tallest all-hotel high-rise in the Western Hemisphere and the tallest building in Michigan since completion in 1977. Official Building Name The Renaissance Center Other Building
    [Show full text]
  • LID - Left NONE CDB.Qxp 10/13/2014 4:16 PM Page 1 CDB Living in the D New CD Magazine Sized 10/6/2014 3:18 PM Page 1
    LID - Left _NONE CDB.qxp 10/13/2014 4:16 PM Page 1 CDB Living In The D_New CD Magazine sized 10/6/2014 3:18 PM Page 1 Let’s do this together... We couldn’t be more excited about The District Detroit, a project that engages the entire city, has a far reaching impact for our community, its people, workers and businesses from every corner of the state. We can, and we are, changing the conversation about Detroit. It’s an incredible comeback story in the making. Learn more at DistrictDetroit.com 20141020-SUPP--0001-NAT-CCI-CD_-- 10/15/2014 5:12 PM Page 1 FALL 2014 Page 1 FALL 2006 doing business in our bilities and future of Detroit.” Publisher’s note state. The research is clear: Billionaire/philanthropist Eli Broad spoke Metro areas with strong on the opening night about opportunities in ake no mistake, there is a big bet on core cities do better eco- Detroit and how improving education was key. Detroit. nomically than those that Nicole Curtis, host of “Rehab Addict” on ca- M In this special annual Detroit-fo- don’t. Everybody has a ble TV, announced she would focus the sixth cused supplement, we outline just a few: stake in Detroit’s financial season of her popular show on homes in De- ■ Gov. Rick Snyder bet his political capi- well-being. troit. tal that bankruptcy was Detroit’s best path But to become truly sus- Or this from a top executive in the head- to a sustainable future. tainable, Detroit needs investments to create hunting world: “It felt good to be back in ■ Mayor Mike Duggan, a Democrat, jobs for lower-income — and lower-skilled — Detroit and welcomed by the city that raised took a calculated risk that working with Detroiters, and better schools to attract and me,” wrote Billy Dexter, a Chadsey High Snyder’s Republican team and Emergency keep residents.
    [Show full text]
  • Detroit Media Guide Contents
    DETROIT MEDIA GUIDE CONTENTS EXPERIENCE THE D 1 Welcome ..................................................................... 2 Detroit Basics ............................................................. 3 New Developments in The D ................................. 4 Destination Detroit ................................................... 9 Made in The D ...........................................................11 Fast Facts ................................................................... 12 Famous Detroiters .................................................. 14 EXPLORE DETROIT 15 The Detroit Experience...........................................17 Dearborn/Wayne ....................................................20 Downtown Detroit ..................................................22 Greater Novi .............................................................26 Macomb ....................................................................28 Oakland .....................................................................30 Itineraries .................................................................. 32 Annual Events ..........................................................34 STAYING WITH US 35 Accommodations (by District) ............................. 35 NAVIGATING THE D 39 Metro Detroit Map ..................................................40 Driving Distances ....................................................42 District Maps ............................................................43 Transportation .........................................................48
    [Show full text]
  • Section Four
    SECTION FOUR SECTION FOUR ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT ECONOMY & INVESTMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT SECTORS & GROWTH 76 WAGES 77 COMMERCIAL SPACE 78 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT 82 Section Four | Economy and Investment 75 EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT SECTORS & GROWTH (4.1) Since 2010, Downtown Detroit has added over 16,000 employees including over 12,000 Quicken Loans affiliated team members, 3,400 Blue Cross Blue Shield employees, and 600 Campbell Ewald employees. (4.2) Total Employment in Greater Downtown, 2011 >1% 2% AREA EMPLOYEE COUNT 50% CORKTOWN 2,329 EMPLOYEES DOWNTOWN 66,489 EMPLOYEES EASTERN MARKET 3,407 EMPLOYEES LAFAYETTE PARK 413 EMPLOYEES 44% MIDTOWN 59,557 EMPLOYEES RIVERTOWN 1, 664 EMPLOYEES >1% 3% WOODBRIDGE 542 EMPLOYEES (4.3) Employment by Sector, 2011 SECTOR EMPLOYEE COUNT 37% 11% PRIVATE EDUCATION & HEALTHCARE 50,875 EMPLOYEES 5% GOVERNMENT 21,596 EMPLOYEES 11% PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, TECH & MGMT 27,862 EMPLOYEES 16% LEISURE & HOSPITALITY 15,093 EMPLOYEES 20% CONSTRUCTION, MANUFACTURE & TRANSPORT 6,493 EMPLOYEES OTHER SECTORS 14,482 EMPLOYEES 76 7.2 SQ MI | A Report on Greater Downtown Detroit | Second Edition WAGES (4.4 ) Annual Wages at Greater Downtown Jobs, 2002-2011 2002 2011 WAGE 2011 COUNT $0–$15K 11% 16% – 05% 0–$15K 15,610 $15K–40K 39,501 $40K+ 81,290 $15K–$40K – 09% GAIN 38% 29% LOSS 20% $40K+ 46% + 14% 60% Section Four | Economy and Investment COMMERCIAL SPACE (4.5) Commercial Real Estate in Greater Downtown, All Properties, 2014 NET RENTABLE LEASE RATE VACANCY RATE $20.44 Net Rentable: 26.1M SQ.FT. DOWNTOWN 26,137,026 16% Lease Rate: $20.44 Vacancy Rate: 16% 7,931,165 $16.01 11% Net Rentable: 7.9M SQ.FT.
    [Show full text]