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A sweeping $125 million expansion of Detroit’s marquee convention center, Huntington Place (formerly known to longtime locals as Cobo Center), is about to get underway, and it promises to transform downtown in a big way. In the coming weeks, construction crews will break ground on a project that will connect the riverfront convention hall to a brand-new luxury hotel and finally open up pedestrian access between downtown and the Detroit RiverWalk. This long-anticipated upgrade is big news for Metro Detroiters, and it’s generating buzz about what it means for local real estate, businesses, and the city’s ability to host world-class events.

In a nutshell: Huntington Place will gain a 20,000-square-foot addition at its southwest corner plus a…

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The spot where Detroiters once cheered on the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena is buzzing again, this time with construction cranes and a bold vision for the city’s future. The former Joe Louis Arena site on downtown Detroit’s west riverfront is being reborn as “Water Square,” a new mixed-use development that’s bringing luxury apartments, a high-end hotel, and a revitalized public transit hub to the banks of the Detroit River. In the process, it’s also creating a much-needed pedestrian-friendly corridor reconnecting downtown to the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk. The transformation promises to make this corner of the city a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike, blending Detroit’s rich history with its forward-looking renaissance.

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