University of Michigan's 9th Annual Detroit design charette focused on
downtown Detroit. On Monday, Jan. 29, planners and architects - both
national and local - presented their proposals to a packed house and
the Gem Theatre.
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Many of these suggestions are already being
pursued by the city, said George Jackson, president of the Detroit
Economic Growth Corp., a quasi-public agency that promotes Detroit
development.
"I saw a lot here today that got the wheels turning
and we are already trying to utilize many of these suggestions in our
decision-making process and we hope to incorporate more," Jackson said.
He said if these projects were to become reality, it would be through
public/private investment.
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