Detroit's Giant RenCen is only 5% occupied. So what's next?

On today's show, Norris and I are diving deep into the high-stakes redevelopment plans for the Renaissance Center and the nearby east riverfront, looking to transform 35 acres that has been sitting mostly quiet for many years.  After going to their preview center and attending the first of a number of weekly CBO meetings, we ask and react honestly the big question on everyone's mind: what do you actually do with a massive waterfront complex that's currently only 5% occupied? What vibes did we get from the community? And what's next? You can also learn more about the project here, and give your feedback to them: https://detroit-riverfront.bedrockdetroit.com/ Also as Metro Detroit's one of America's greatest news towns: We also quickly talk through the disturbing Christian nationalist march targeting Dearborn's Muslim community. We'll dig into it more on the show in a future episode. Plus, I break down a press event I attended at the Wright Museum outlining a proposed regional millage to keep Wayne and Oakland County's core historical institutions funded for the next decade.  It's a packed episode of your Daily Detroit covering the economic, political, and cultural shifts shaping Metro Detroit right now. Feedback as always: dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com or 313-789-3211. Just $3.13 keeps this coverage going from the 313: https://patreon.com/DailyDetroit