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New 3.5 Mile RiverWalk – The Detroit riverfront has triumphantly been reclaimed and most sections of the new RiverWalk are open between Joe Louis Arena and the Belle Isle Bridge.  The new Gabriel Richard Plaza & Pavilion has also opened.

New Lofts and Condos – Sales are strong for downtown and east riverfront housing projects like the Residences at the Book Cadillac, The Vinton Building, The Watermark Detroit, the Atwater Lofts and others.

Detroit Tigers – Tigers home attendance topped 3 million in 2007 for the first time ever.

Detroit International River Days Festival – This family-friendly event returns this summer with exciting activities spanning from the Gabriel Richard Plaza & Pavilion to the GM Plaza & Promenade and beyond.  The free event showcases the natural assets of the Detroit riverfront.

NEXT Detroit: Clean Downtown – This very successful program continues to keep downtown clean and has now expanded to include the Detroit RiverWalk and portions of the Midtown area.

Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix – (Labor Day Weekend) – The return of Grand Prix racing to Detroit attracted race fans downtown, generated international visitors and media attention, and will bring long-term improvements to Belle Isle Park.

Three Permanent World Class Casinos – There is a total of 300,000 sq. ft. of world-class gaming at the new MGM Grand Detroit Casino, the MotorCity Casino and Greektown Casino (2008).

Rockin’ on the Riverfront Concert Series – (June-August) – This popular concert series will return to the GM RenCen's Riverfront Plaza with a great 2008 lineup.

New Downtown Businesses – These new businesses and others have recently opened downtown or announced that they are coming: Shield’s Pizza, Eph McNally’s, Staples, The Woodhouse Day Spa, StubHub, Mezzanine, Studio Couture det., Lot 1210 and Esko.

4th Fridays with Ford – (4th Friday of May, June, July, August, September) – It’s back bigger and better this year with exciting music and activities in Campus Martius Park and throughout downtown.

1,200 New Deluxe Casino Hotel Rooms – Downtown Detroit will soon have 1,200 new hotel rooms for business travelers and tourists.

Detroit Eastern Market – The historic market is undergoing a transformation with new management and construction underway on Shed #2.

Dequindre Cut – Construction begins soon on this innovative greenway project which will run from the Eastern Market area to the riverfront.  Formerly a rail access corridor, the new pathway is expected to attract walkers, joggers and bikers.
 

Downtown Detroit also has …

Leadership, Teamwork, Collaboration – Government, business, foundations and nonprofits know what they can accomplish with smart teamwork.

Momentum – It began with Super Bowl XL and continues today.

Exceptional Assets – Detroit offers a clean and safe downtown on an international waterfront with historic architecture, sports, theatre, music, gaming, restaurants, clubs, new public spaces, and outstanding festivals and events.