Some more Detroit from the Broderick

[rbdetsport]

Heck, we are still waiting for some of the new residential units to lease up.

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Like the Kales Building. Right?

[jsmyers]

I'm pretty sure that the Kales building istn't done.

They are still finishing apartments. Things never fill up instantaniously, but the absorption rate for downtown residential has been great.

[Allan]

The whole building isn't done, but I thought that some of the floors were done. I guess that's one thing I should check up on the next time I'm downtown.

[rbdetsport]

Does anyone know excactly how many tenants are in the building right now?

[wolverine]

Definitely more than it looks like from the photos.

[kgourlay]

I like having Greektown & Harmonie Park more low-rise oriented.  It makes the areas more human-scaled.  Tall buildings are nice, but only to a certain extent. 

BTW, nice photos, Wolverine.

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I'm reminded of the depressing feeling being in Manhattan when, despite the wide streets, the sun was only visible for a few hours of the day. I was only there for a weekend, imagine living there! A variety of building sizes is always a good thing, and especially with the natural beauty inherent to Michigan we should enjoy the view that we have.

[dnast]

I stayed in downtown Manhattan for 3 months and never really noticed the lack of sunlight. I was only on the 3rd floor, too - less than 2 blocks from the WTC.

I guess a lot depends on what direction your apartment is facing among other things.

[adm70]

Detroit could definitely use some more mid-to-high rise residential. I know 4 people who have looked into living downtown but passed to live in 5000 Towne Center in Southfield. I don't know why they didn't look into Riverfront, but my personal opinion that is Riverfront is in serious need of some updating.

I will be in Detroit in 3 weeks to look at residential options downtown for myself (moving back after a 7 yr absence), and I will be checking into the Kales Bldg.

[RustTown]

Actually, Riverfront Towers (two of them) are undergoing renovation into condominiums units, so I'm sure updating doesn't have much to do with it. The whole closed-off feel of the complex might deter some people. It looks and feels like a compound, and you can't really walk anywhere from it easily. Despite being so close to downtown and right on the river it is extremely isolated.

[rbdetsport]

They seem kind of out in the open sort of away from everything. When were they built?

[RustTown]

Check out www.skyscrapers.com for the answer to that question, or google it.

BTW, you live in Detroit, right? Shouldn't you know some of these questions you are asking?

[rbdetsport]

Welcome to the forum, adm70!!!!!