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GM opens its new global headquarters at the Hudson’s Detroit complex, weaving artifacts and design cues from its 120-year history into a heritage-forward space, while the Renaissance Center era ends as Bedrock advances a $1.6B downtown redevelopment to unlock riverfront public space with residential, office and hotel components.
A $1.6 billion redevelopment plan proposes reducing Detroit's Renaissance Center from five to three towers, adding residential units, office space, and a riverfront park. The project, led by Dan Gilbert's Bedrock and General Motors, seeks $250 million in state support. The plan aims to modernize the site for mixed-use, including entertainment and dining, while addressing post-pandemic shifts in office space demand. However, the proposal faces skepticism from lawmakers and real estate experts over taxpayer funding and the impact on Detroit's skyline.
GM CEO Mary Barra has not ruled out the possibility of demolishing Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center as the company plans to move its headquarters to the new Hudson's building in 2025. GM, along with Bedrock, the city of Detroit, and Wayne County, will explore redevelopment opportunities for the site over the next year.
GM CEO Mary Barra did not rule out the demolition of the Renaissance Center as the company plans to move its global headquarters to the new Hudson's Detroit building in 2025. Barra emphasized the need to find a suitable use for the RenCen, considering the shift to remote work and reduced office space requirements. She defended the decision to bring employees back to the office part-time, highlighting the importance of in-person collaboration for vehicle design and production.
General Motors announced that it will move its headquarters from the Renaissance Center to the new Hudson's building in Detroit, leaving businesses inside the RenCen caught off guard. The move, set for 2025, has raised concerns for the future of these businesses, which have seen a decline in customers and foot traffic in recent years. GM, along with Bedrock Detroit and local officials, will explore redevelopment plans for the RenCen, but specific details have not yet been determined.