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68-682: The David Stott Building is a 38 story high-rise apartment building with office space on floors 2-6 and retail space on the first floor. The "Stott" was originally built as a class-A office building located at 1150 Griswold Street (corner of Griswold and State Streets) in Downtown Detroit , Michigan , within the Capitol Park Historic District . It was designed in the Art Deco style by the architectural firm of Donaldson and Meier and completed in 1929. Bedrock Detroit owns and manages

136-690: A 501(c)(3) organization, helped raise funds for the International Riverfront project. Developers planned the initial east riverfront promenade investment at $ 559 million, which included contributions of $ 135 million from GM and $ 50 million from the Kresge foundation. The area contains the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge which is the only international wildlife preserve in North America , uniquely located in

204-472: A 200-plus-room hotel, office, retail and event space. Further ongoing new construction underway were The Exchange, a 16-story residential tower, and the 20-story Huntington Bank headquarters tower. In late 2021, Stephen Ross and Christopher Ilitch announced plans for the new home of the University of Michigan's Detroit Center for Innovation (DCI), a $ 250 million, 4-acre, three building graduate school campus in

272-525: A butterfly garden. The River Walk is continuous from Joe Louis Arena to Milliken State Park with unfinished sections between the state park and River Place. From River Place the River Walk is then continuous through Mt Elliott Park to the former site of the Uniroyal Tire factory west of Belle Isle. The west riverfront promenade development is not expected to be completed before 2022. The west riverfront includes

340-667: A cruise ship passenger terminal and dock at Hart Plaza complement the architecture of the area. The area provides a venue for a variety of annual events and festivals including the Detroit Electronic Music Festival , Detroit Free Press International Marathon, the Detroit International Jazz Festival , Motor City Pride , the North American International Auto Show , River Days and Detroit China Festival. In February 2021,

408-550: A half-mile (800 m) swimming beach. The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater , formerly known as Chene Park , is located on the near east side of Detroit , at the foot of Chene Street, along the banks of the Detroit River . Located just east of William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor , it contains a 6,000-seat amphitheater where concerts are regularly scheduled every summer. Jazz , Classic Soul and Rhythm and Blues acts are

476-684: A number of primary and secondary schools in the city, along with those in the metro area. There are 23 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit . Of the three Catholic high schools in the city, two are operated by the Society of Jesus and the third is co-sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Congregation of St. Basil . The Detroit Public Library operates

544-612: A reflecting pool. In 2007, Downtown Detroit was named among the best big-city neighborhoods in which to retire by CNN Money Magazine editors. Downtown contains popular destinations, including the International Riverfront , the MGM Grand Detroit , Greektown Casino Hotel , and many sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Downtown Detroit hosts over 92,000 workers which make up about one-fifth of

612-624: A series of setbacks from the 23rd floor upward. The tower's tiered summit is brightly lighted with uplights on each facade and complements the similarly lighted Westin Book Cadillac Hotel downtown. The David Stott Building neighbors 1001 Woodward to the southeast. Downtown Detroit The city's main thoroughfare M-1 (Woodward Avenue) links Downtown to Midtown , New Center , and the North End . Downtown contains much historic architecture , including prominent skyscrapers, ranging from

680-507: Is a tourist attraction and landmark of Detroit, Michigan , extending from the Ambassador Bridge in the west to Belle Isle in the east, for a total of 5.5 miles (8.8 kilometers) along the Detroit River . The International Riverfront encompasses a cruise ship passenger terminal and dock, a marina, a multitude of parks, restaurants, retail shops, skyscrapers , and high rise residential areas along with Huntington Place . The Marriott at

748-404: Is an ongoing debate whether or not this redevelopment is good for the downtown area and Detroit as a whole. In 2021, the 2-acre Hudson's site 680-foot tower, and the 232-foot tall, block-long building called "the block", with the two sections being separated by an activated alley, were under construction by Dan Gilbert's real estate firm, Bedrock Detroit, that will include 150 apartments,

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816-438: Is emphasized by the near absence of ornamentation, and by a relatively small footprint which yields a slender profile. The building rises from a reddish granite base and incorporates buff-colored brick , marble (on the first three floors from the street), and limestone as its surface materials. As with many of the other Detroit buildings of the era, it boasts architectural sculpture by Corrado Parducci . The building features

884-622: Is full of murals and other artwork from 27 international artists, and the floors are color-coded. The Z opened on January 30, 2014. On December 10, 2014, Punch Bowl Social opened a new 24,000-square-foot bi-level eatery and entertainment complex in The Z structure. Some places for entertainment and attractions within the downtown region include Campus Martius Park , Philip A. Hart Plaza , Coleman A. Young Community Center, Detroit Riverwalk , Fox Theatre , Ford Field , Little Caesars Arena , and Comerica Park . The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

952-569: Is lies on the historic site of Black Bottom and Paradise Valley. Black Bottom was one of the city's major African American communities, historically named by French colonial settlers for its rich soil. Paradise Valley was the business and entertainment district of Black Bottom, best known for its Paradise Theatre and Hotel Gotham, where prominent jazz figures such as Duke Ellington , Billie Holiday , and Louis Armstrong performed and stayed. Both neighborhoods were demolished to build I-375, and have since been replaced with Lafayette Park . Downtown

1020-690: Is located downtown across from the Renaissance Center . Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) has its headquarters in Downtown Detroit. The Downtown Campus of the district is located adjacent to Downtown Detroit and adjacent to the WCCCD headquarters. Wayne State University is located in Midtown Detroit . The Corktown Campus, near downtown at 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, houses

1088-474: Is located in Downtown Detroit; it is the only TV station in the Detroit media market with studios located in the city as WXYZ , WJBK , WWJ , WMYD , WPXD , and WKBD (affiliates of ABC , Fox , CBS , MyNetworkTV , Ion Television and The CW respectively) have their studios in the nearby city of Southfield . Downtown Detroit has seen a major growth in entertainment in the past decade. Campus Martius Park

1156-522: Is named for the late U.S. Senator Philip Hart , opened in 1975 and has a capacity for about 40,000 people. At the center of the plaza is the Horace E. Dodge and Son Memorial Fountain, designed by Isamu Noguchi and Walter Budd in 1978. The historic Stroh River Place complex is a mixed-use residential development adjacent to the Roberts Riverwalk Hotel and Residence , the redeveloped site of

1224-664: Is not deemed offensive. The trail is one of the city's few public art parks and is a major attraction for urban photographers. The Renaissance Center , nicknamed the RenCen , is a group of seven interconnected skyscrapers in Detroit , Michigan , and the tallest building in Michigan since 1977. Located on the Detroit International Riverfront, the entire Renaissance Center complex is owned by General Motors . The central tower

1292-697: Is occupied by the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center , the tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere with the largest rooftop restaurant, called Coach Insignia. The complex contains many restaurants, a variety of shops, and the vehicle display known as GM World. GM donated its portion of the plaza and promenade to the Riverfront Conservancy upon completion. A cruise-ship passenger terminal stands on Hart Plaza, adjacent to

1360-561: Is open year-round, with ice skating in the winter with a huge Christmas tree display, to a large fountain and many concerts in the summer. Downtown Detroit has also seen major growth in retail, such as Michigan-based Moosejaw outdoor clothing. In December 2012, the largest Buffalo Wild Wings in the country opened in the district, and a new mixed-use development by CEO Dan Gilbert , businessman, and developer, The Z , due to its Z-like shape, with 1,300 parking spaces, artwork, LED lighting, and 33,000-square-feet of street level retail space. The Z

1428-693: Is the Westin Book-Cadillac Hotel . In 2006, the Cleveland-based Ferchill Group began the $ 180 million redevelopment of the historic Book Cadlliac Hotel at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Michigan Avenue. The project, which has been hailed by preservationists, houses a 455-room Westin Hotel, 67 high-end condominiums, and two to three restaurants, and some miscellaneous retail serving hotel and conference center guests. DTE Energy Headquarters features an urban oasis of parks, walkways, and

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1496-439: The Ambassador Bridge to Belle Isle . The path is located directly on the river, sometimes bridging it. The path is 62 feet ( 18 + 3 ⁄ 4  m) wide in most places, with separate lanes for pedestrian and wheeled (such as bicycles or inline skate ) traffic. Pavilions, fishing piers and benches are located at intervals along the path. The east riverfront promenade connects an area known as Rivertown. It extends along

1564-570: The Fox Theatre . Ernst & Young has offices in One Kennedy Square on Campus Martius Park . Pricewaterhouse Coopers has offices in a building across from Ford Field . Chrysler maintains executive offices at Chrysler House in the city's Financial District . In 2011, Quicken Loans moved its headquarters and 4,000 employees to downtown. Comerica Bank and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan are also major employers downtown. Throughout

1632-689: The M-1 Rail Line , which opened to the public in 2017. It runs 3.3 miles on Woodward Avenue from Congress Street in Downtown Detroit to the Grand Boulevard station in New Center . Companies with headquarters in Downtown Detroit include Compuware , Dickinson Wright , General Motors , Little Caesars , Campbell-Ewald , Miller Canfield , and Quicken Loans . On October 28, 2014, Fifth Third Bank announced plans to move its Michigan regional headquarters from Southfield to downtown Detroit in what

1700-455: The Parke-Davis research laboratory, a National Historic Landmark located along the east riverfront promenade. The historic Dry Dock Complex is an additional redeveloped site along the east riverfront which includes residential units and retail. The Detroit International Riverfront includes a 5 + 1 ⁄ 2 -mile (8.8 km) promenade called the River Walk which is to extend from

1768-547: The Renaissance Center and the Robert's Riverwalk Hotel are also situated along the International Riverfront. Private companies and foundations together with the city, state, and federal government have contributed several hundred million dollars toward the riverfront development. Key public spaces in the International Riverfront, such as the RiverWalk, Dequindre Cut Greenway and Trail , William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor , and

1836-489: The Renaissance Center , and the Detroit Lions have relocated from Pontiac to Downtown Detroit. High-profile events like the 2005 MLB All-Star Game , Super Bowl XL , and the 2006 and 2012 World Series have taken place in downtown, generating income for local businesses and spurring more growth. As a result, new residents are moving into Detroit in the assortment of new lofts that are opening. An example of these trends

1904-573: The Renaissance Center , the Penobscot Building , One Detroit Center , and the Guardian Building . Historic churches, theatres , and commercial buildings anchor the various downtown districts. Downtown has a number of parks including those linked by a promenade along the International Riverfront . Its central square is Campus Martius Park . Following the Great Fire of 1805 , the design for

1972-534: The University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and Dental Clinic. The main campus of the University of Detroit Mercy is located uptown. The Detroit College of Law was in Downtown Detroit until 1997. It moved to East Lansing, Michigan in 1997 and is now known as the Michigan State University College of Law . As of 2016 there is a concentration of charter schools and senior high schools in

2040-676: The 400 Tower, the Consulate-General of Canada in Detroit is located in Suite 1100 of the 600 Tower, and the Consulate of Italy in Detroit is located in Suite 950 of the 400 Tower. The Consulate of Italy in Detroit used to be located in Suite 1840 in the Buhl Building until 2021. The Consulate of Mexico in Detroit is located in Suite 830 in the Penobscot Building . Detroit International Riverfront The Detroit International Riverfront

2108-683: The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater after the famous singer who died on August 16, 2018. The change took place before the 2019 season. Dequindre Cut Greenway is a non-motorized trail extending from the Detroit River northward, with the future potential to connect to the Ferndale-Birmingham greenway in Oakland County . The mile (1.6 km) long trail primarily connects the Lafayette Park neighborhood and Eastern Market to

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2176-902: The City of Detroit Recreation Department. It connects to the city by the MacArthur Bridge . It is home to the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory (1904), the oldest conservatory in the United States, the Detroit Yacht Club , the Detroit Boat Club , the Dossin Great Lakes Museum , a Coast Guard post, and a municipal golf course. The park contains a Nature Center where visitors are able to traverse wooded trails and view wildlife natural habitats. The island includes

2244-540: The David Stott Building as a mixed-use development. The tower stands 38 stories tall, with three additional floors below street level; when it opened, it was the fourth tallest building in downtown Detroit. It was designed by architect John M. Donaldson of Donaldson and Meier in the Art Deco style. The building's design, characterized by a strong sense of verticality, was profoundly influenced by Eliel Saarinen 's 1922 Chicago Tribune Tower design . Verticality

2312-447: The Detroit International Riverfront was voted best riverwalk in the United States by USA Today readers. It was selected a second time as the best riverwalk in the U.S. in 2022. In 1981, the City of Detroit purchased the site from Uniroyal for $ 5 million and then spent another $ 3.6 million to demolish structures and clear the site. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, incorporated as

2380-453: The Downtown Detroit area - there were eleven high schools and 1,894 high school-aged students in the area- relative to other parts of Detroit which had more high school students but fewer schools available. This is because Downtown Detroit is relatively wealthy compared to other parts of Detroit and because of gentrification . The Detroit Public Schools , charter schools, and private schools serve city residents. Downtown residents enrolled in

2448-473: The Near-East Riverfront, it covers 31 acres (13 ha) on the Detroit River , and includes a 52-slip harbor of refuge. A 63-foot (19 m) conical brick light tower marks the harbor entrance. The park's first phase opened in 2003, included refurbishing of the marina and construction of lighthouse. Construction on the second phase, adjacent to Rivard Plaza, to expand the park started in summer 2008 and

2516-463: The Renaissance Center. In 2003, General Motors completed a $ 500 million renovation of the Renaissance Center for its world headquarters which it had purchased in 1996. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill , Gensler, the Smith Group , and Ghafari Associates were among the architects for the renovation. The majority of the construction operations were led by Turner Construction Company. The renovation included

2584-640: The Riverwalk. The greenway utilizes half of the corridor, with a 20-foot (6.1 m) wide paved path with separate lanes for biking and walking. Construction of phase I of the Dequindre Cut Greenway, extending from the River one mile (1.6 km) north to Gratiot Avenue, is complete. Funded by MDOT's Transportation Enhancement Program and the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan, this portion of

2652-558: The Rose and Robert Skillman Branch Library downtown at 121 Gratiot with the library headquarters located in Midtown . The downtown branch first opened January 4, 1932. Skillman received its current name after the Skillman Foundation donated to the library system. Three consulates are located in the Renaissance Center ; the Consulate-General of Japan, Detroit is located on the 16th Floor of

2720-413: The addition of a five-story Wintergarden which provides access to the Detroit International Riverfront. Work continued in and around the complex until 2005. The Renaissance Center totals 5.5 million square feet (511,000 m ), making it one of the world's largest office complexes. Philip A. Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit , is a city plaza along the Detroit River . It is located more or less on

2788-461: The building to Mixed-Use and opened a bar called SkyBar Detroit in the lobby with intentions to open a private lounge in the 33rd floor penthouse . While the bar opened, the private lounge and Mixed-Use conversion were not completed. The property was sold again in 2013 to the DDI Group who closed the bar. In 2015, the property was again sold to Dan Gilbert who ultimately realized the plan to re-open

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2856-646: The building which began leasing in late 2018 and includes 107 apartment homes and 5 floors of commercial office space. The skyscraper is named after David E. Stott (1853–1916), an English-born businessman who owned a mill company, the David Stott Flour Mills, and was on the boards of multiple other companies, including the Stott Realty Company. First conceived in 1921, the tower was built by the Stott Realty Company in honor of its founder twelve years after his death. Construction began on June 1, 1928, and

2924-462: The bus systems downtown. It is adjacent to two stops on the Detroit People Mover . The People Mover, a 2.94-mile (4.7 km) automated rail rapid transit system, operates on a single-track, one-way loop through the downtown area. Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation has its headquarters in the Buhl Building in Downtown Detroit. In late July 2014, construction began on

2992-748: The city's total employment base; in addition, it is home to about 6,200 residents. Downtown offers a number of residential high rises, including Riverfront Towers , The Albert , and Town Residences . The Renaissance Center contains the Detroit Marriott hotel, General Motors headquarters, as well as many shops and restaurants. Compuware has its headquarters in the Compuware World Headquarters building by Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit. Compuware moved its headquarters and 4,000 employees to Downtown Detroit in 2003. Little Caesars and Olympia Entertainment have their headquarters in

3060-399: The discussion of gentrification within the city. The downtown area is notably wealthier than other parts of the city, and has attracted a new demographic of white, middle-class tourists and residents, physically and culturally displacing the black residents of the inner city. The ever-increasing lack of affordable housing and venues for locals have further contributed to this displacement. It

3128-454: The downtown District Detroit area. As of the 2020 Census , there were 6,151 people living in the district. The population density was 4,271.5 people per square mile (1,649.2/km ). There were 5,323 housing units. The census reported the district residents as 54.2% White , 30.4% Black , 0.4% Native American , 6.4% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 2.2% other races , and 6.0% two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of

3196-439: The downtown area was left open to a new vision. Augustus B. Woodward proposed a radial design for the post-fire city, where major streets such as Woodward , Washington, and Madison Avenue would spiral off Grand Circus Park . The downtown streets still loosely follow Woodward's original design. Business in Detroit boomed along with its growing automobile industry, leading to an increase in downtown's population and wealth. Much of

3264-558: The downtown area's architecture was built during this boom, in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and still attracts the attention of architects. Several buildings were built by the famous Minoru Yamasaki (most well known for designing the twin towers in New York City), including the McGregor Memorial Conference Center and Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Detroit Branch Building . The area where I-375

3332-524: The east riverfront area from the Huntington Place convention and exhibit facility to the Belle Isle State Park bridge and includes the Renaissance Center , GM Plaza and Promenade, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor , Stroh River Place , Chene Park, Mt Elliott Park and Gabriel Richard Park. The river walk is designed to supplement new retail and residential development, and includes

3400-585: The greenway sets the template for future phases and includes a 20-foot (6.1 m) bituminous path; access ramps for bicyclists, pedestrians and emergency vehicles; landscaping; lighting; signage and security cameras. The first phase of the trail officially opened May 14, 2009 with an opening ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Woodbridge Street entrance of the greenway between Orleans Street and St. Aubin Street. The Dequindre Cut Greenway phase II North project begins at

3468-475: The heart of a major metropolitan area. The Refuge includes islands, coastal wetlands, marshes, shoals, and waterfront lands along 48 miles (77 km) of the Detroit River and Western Lake Erie shoreline. Belle Isle Park is a 982 acres (397 ha; 1.534 sq mi) island state park in the Detroit River managed by the State of Michigan . Until November 12, 2013, it was a city-operated park operated by

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3536-531: The high-rise Riverfront Towers . The west riverfront promenade will eventually connect to River Rouge in the southwest side. William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor (formerly Tri-Centennial State Park and Harbor ) is a state park in Michigan , and one of only two state parks located within an urban area. The park consist of the former city-owned St. Aubin Park and Marina. Located just east of downtown Detroit in

3604-411: The late 2010s a large amount of business and investment continued to enter the city and transform it. As of 2019, businesses such as Shinola , Google , Moosejaw , and Nike occupy the once-vacant street fronts. Investments such as new bike lanes, the Little Caesars Arena and QLine have been successful in attracting newcomers to the city. Downtown's transformation in recent years has also perpetuated

3672-474: The multi-day festival the last week of June which draws about 3.5 million visitors during the week in order to commemorate each country's respective National holiday - ( US Independence Day on July 4 and Canada Day on July 1). The festival began in 1959. It is organized by the Parade Company, a well sponsored not-for-profit organization governed by the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation. Traditionally, several days of events were planned, ending with one of

3740-451: The newly renovated historic Alden Park Towers . Architect Eric J. Hill aided in its design. The first 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of continuous riverfront promenade and two of the four planned pavilions opened to the public on June 6, 2007. Rivard Plaza located at the foot of Rivard Street features a covered seating, a carousel, concessions and bike rentals. Richard Plaza located in Gabriel Richard Park features covered seating, concessions and

3808-471: The northern terminus of the phase I at Gratiot Avenue and continues for over one-half mile to Mack Avenue. The strategic plan for phase II provides a design approach and project budget that builds on the lessons learned in phase I construction. The Dequindre Cut is noted for the high quality graffiti covering the walls of the corridor. The Riverfront Conservancy which operates the greenway will permit current and future painted art work to remain as long as it

3876-450: The owner of black newspapers in the United States, had its headquarters in the Globe Tobacco Building , and later the Buhl Building . The Detroit Media Partnership , housing both The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press , has its headquarters in Downtown Detroit. The Metro Times was previously headquartered in the Detroit Cornice and Slate Company Building in Downtown. The studio of WDIV (Detroit's NBC affiliate)

3944-415: The police department serves Downtown Detroit. Federal offices are in the Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building . They include an FBI field office . The Detroit Greyhound Lines station is directly west of Downtown along the John C. Lodge Freeway. The Detroit Department of Transportation system provides mass-transit by bus. The Rosa Parks Transit Center, completed in 2009, serves as the main hub for

4012-573: The public school system are zoned for Martin Luther King High School . Some downtown residents are zoned for Burton K-8 for elementary school, while others are zoned to Chrysler Elementary School. Burton K-8 and Bunche K-8 serve portions of Downtown for middle school. Previously Dewey K-8 served portions of Downtown Detroit for elementary school. Previously Miller Middle School, and Duffield Middle School served portions of Downtown Detroit. Previously Murray-Wright High School served Downtown Detroit for high school. The Archdiocese of Detroit lists

4080-423: The similarly themed festivals Movement (2003–2004), Fuse-In (2005) and currently, Movement: Detroit's Electronic Music Festival (2006–present) continue the DEMF's traditions, with each name change reflecting shifts in festival management. All of these festivals featured performances by musicians and DJs, and emphasized the progressive qualities of the culture surrounding electronic music. The International Riverfront

4148-427: The site at which Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac landed in 1701 when he founded Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit , the settlement that became Detroit. In 2011, the Detroit-Wayne County Port Authority opened its new cruise ship passenger terminal and dock at Hart Plaza, adjacent to the Renaissance Center, which receives major cruise ships such as the MS Columbus and the Yorktown. The 14-acre (5.7 ha) plaza, which

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4216-500: The staples of the season. The park also includes park trails, the Chene Park Fountain, and the Lake Lounge bar. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has connected the park to the Renaissance Center along a riverside promenade. The park was originally named for Charles Chene, a French immigrant who owned a strip of land along the shores of the Detroit River that extended into what is now just east of downtown. On September 4, 2018, Detroit City Council unanimously voted to rename Chene Park

4284-576: The total population. As recently as 2011 the population of full-time residents in Downtown Detroit was relatively low. However, its population grew by an estimated 15 percent between 2012 and 2016 as it experienced a construction boom. The city of Detroit offices are located in the Coleman Young Municipal Building . The Guardian Building serves as headquarters for Wayne County . Detroit Fire Department has its headquarters in Downtown Detroit. The Detroit Police Department has its headquarters in Downtown Detroit. The Central District patrol division of

4352-406: The tower opened on June 17, 1929; it cost $ 3.5 million (equivalent to $ 49,100,000 in 2023) to build. The advent of the Great Depression brought a halt to all major construction in Detroit: as a result, the David Stott Building was the last skyscraper built in the city until the mid-1950s. The building ceased operations in 2010 and was sold later that year. The new owner proposed a conversion of

4420-498: The world's largest fireworks displays, sponsored by Target . In prior years, the fireworks display has been billed as the world's largest. On the Windsor side, there is a midway consisting of carnival rides and concessions during the festival. The Midway operates as stand-alone attraction at the end of June, beginning of July. The Detroit Electronic Music Festival (DEMF) is an electronic dance music showcase held in Hart Plaza each Memorial Day weekend since 2000. In subsequent years,

4488-400: Was completed in summer 2009. In fall 2009, the state park was renamed in honor of former Michigan Governor William G. Milliken . Detroit River Days, a five-day festival on the International Riverfront, marked the 2007 opening of the riverfront promenade along the east river leading up to the Detroit-Windsor International Freedom Festival fireworks. Detroit and Windsor jointly celebrate

4556-412: Was once notorious for its abandonment, vacant buildings, and disinvestment. However, in recent years, the downtown area has seen tremendous growth and redevelopment. Since 2000 a number of major construction projects have been completed including the new Compuware Headquarters at Campus Martius Park and two new stadiums: Comerica Park and Ford Field . General Motors moved their headquarters into

4624-525: Was to be named the Fifth Third Bank Building at One Woodward . The bank was to occupy about 62,000 sq ft (5,800 m ) of the structure and has also pledged to invest $ 85 million in the city of Detroit. The office had 150 employees. Previously Comerica Bank had its headquarters in Downtown Detroit. On March 6, 2007, the company announced its decision to relocate its corporate headquarters to Dallas . The company executives began moving to Dallas in November 2007. At one time Real Times Media ,

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