Allan 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2004 The threads in the photo section have died, so it's time to post these here. Renaissance Center A DPM train passes One Woodward Avenue The intersection of Larned & Woodward Penobscot Building Looking down Congress Street from Wodward Avenue One Woodward Avenue Book Cadillac Hotel & Book Tower Book Tower Guardian Building from Woodward Avenue The recently restored Dime Building Compuware Building David Stott Tower Looking up State Street from Wodward Avenue Looking north on Woodward Avenue The Lofts at Merchant's Row are under construction Unfortunately the project also includes this rather tall parking structure. At least it appears to have ground floor retail. More of the Merchant's Row Project Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobliocatt 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2004 I really like the street grid in downtown. It really makes the area feel a lot denser than it really is at street level. Great pics! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2004 Yeah, I like the street grid too. It's certainly unique! Here is the original plan for the downtown area: Unfortunately it never got fully realized. But it resulted in one of the most interesting street layouts in the country. Detroit...the Paris of the Midwest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrandonTO416 77 Report post Posted April 14, 2004 Great pics of DT Detroit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
