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Detroit’s engines are revving up for a summer spectacle like no other. The Detroit Grand Prix is back on the downtown streets, and it’s poised to deliver a record boost to the Motor City’s economy. As racers prepare to scream down Jefferson Avenue past the Renaissance Center and Hart Plaza, local businesses are gearing up for an influx of fans. This downtown Detroit Grand Prix is not just a race – it’s a citywide celebration that showcases how far Detroit has come. With projections of around $104 million in spending flowing into the region during race weekend, it’s set to be the biggest economic impact Detroit has ever seen from the Grand Prix.

Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center towers in the backdrop as Indy cars streak through city streets during…

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Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center (RenCen) is facing a turning point. General Motors has announced plans to relocate its headquarters from the RenCen to the new Hudson’s Site development in 2025, leaving much of the complex empty​. Once GM departs, the seven-tower complex – long a fixture of the city skyline – will be largely vacant​. This moment, while bittersweet, opens the door for exciting changes. What does life after GM look like around the RenCen? In many ways, the area’s vibrancy is poised to continue, fueled by beloved local businesses, new attractions, and ambitious redevelopment plans that have Detroiters cautiously optimistic about the future.

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GM’s Departure and the RenCen’s Next Act

GM’s exit from the RenCen…

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Detroit’s skyline just gained a new storyline. In a move blending civic pride with real estate savvy, a Metro Detroit doctor’s investment group has purchased Tower 600 of the Detroit Renaissance Center for $9.2 million​. This 21-story high-rise – one of the RenCen’s two smaller towers – now transitions from distant corporate ownership to local hands. The sale, finalized this month, has Detroiters buzzing: not only was it won in a competitive auction with about a dozen bidders​, but the new owner has big plans to inject fresh life into the tower.

The buyer is Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hadidi, a retired pulmonologist who leads Stockbridge Enterprises, the local investment group behind the winning bid​. Al-Hadidi’s vision goes far beyond a simple ownership change.…

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