Partial RenCen demolition under consideration as city vows to make 'realistic decisions'

Detroit Skyline RenCen GM Renaissance Center 022_0.png — A source familiar with the matter said conversations have long been held about the possibility of tearing down Renaissance Center towers given the fragile state of the office market and the sheer cost to redevelop them into other uses. (DEAN STORM)

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Kirk Pinho

By:

Crain's Detroit Business

July 17, 2024 04:00 AM

Consideration is being given to tearing down a portion of the Renaissance Center in Detroit, which will be vacated by General Motors when it moves its headquarters.

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