DETROIT | Hudson's Detroit | 685 FT & 240 FT | 49 & 14 FLOORS - Page 72

pianowizard · #**1421** Posted **Mar 9, 2024, 4:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by RockMont

I've read it is supposed on schedule to be.

The Block is behind schedule as it should have been completed last year. BTW I just noticed that, at 240 ft, the Block is actually taller than the 209ft Exchange.

Velvet_Highground · #**1422** Posted **Mar 11, 2024, 8:29 PM**

Really awesome drone shots I don’t think I can say it enough as we come closer to completion it really fits in great with the skyline in the first and last selected photos. I love the detail the “cut out” side with the white lines if you squint and over think it kind of reminds me of the white lines in an Albert Kahn designed factory. Lol.

As I’ve said before I dig the modern internationalist vibe the front facade. It’s almost like getting that great city defining internationalist tower that was never built in the 60’s or 70’s despite Miniru Yamasaki being Detroits most prominent architect.

Bit of wistful thinking on my part I know but it’s a great development and I’m really enjoying it come to fruition especially after making it through Covid and the post Covid work at home realignment.

Bedrock has done a good job of learning the lesson of the Ren Cen with their past developments this project is taking forever but I’m hoping it’s because it’s being done right.

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Originally Posted by NYguy

Love a good drone shot.

A few more from Motor City Aerial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuC61U83JL0

pianowizard · #**1423** Posted **Mar 26, 2024, 1:31 AM**

Someone took this photo a couple days ago from Highlands on the 71st floor of the RenCen:

Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid...83989505255912

pianowizard · #**1424** Posted **Mar 26, 2024, 10:49 PM**

Another stunning photo from Facebook:

Source: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid...79207116426563

edale · #**1425** Posted **Mar 27, 2024, 8:25 PM**

Looks like the Edition Hotel has pulled out from this project. That's a bit of a bummer. Any word on the flag that will be taking over?

jonwylie · #**1426** Posted **Mar 27, 2024, 8:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by edale

Looks like the Edition Hotel has pulled out from this project. That's a bit of a bummer. Any word on the flag that will be taking over?

What makes you say that?

edale · #**1427** Posted **Mar 27, 2024, 9:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by jonwylie

What makes you say that?

It's been removed from the 'Coming Soon' section of their website. Looking at the list of existing and proposed Edition hotels, Detroit seemed like an outlier, so I'm not really surprised to see it's not happening. Hopefully the development team is able to find a new hotel flag, as I believe the hotel is the primary occupant of this building. Dan Gilbert is really willing this project into existence, as there's no way it'd pencil out without his underwriting. If only every city had a Dan Gilbert!

PHL10 · #**1428** Posted **Mar 28, 2024, 4:53 PM**

Looks great! With those spoked roads, I always have trouble comprehending those aerial photos of downtown - buildings on so many different axis and orientations.

East7thStreet · #**1429** Posted **Mar 29, 2024, 3:22 AM**

I feel like this is a 2 billion 10 year project.....any numbers on the actual cost and time?

animatedmartian · #**1430** Posted **Mar 29, 2024, 4:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by East7thStreet

I feel like this is a 2 billion 10 year project.....any numbers on the actual cost and time?

10 years ago, any plans for this site were just rumors and inklings. The site was still owned by the city and no deals were made yet.

Technically, groundbreaking occurred in December of 2017 when demolition of the previous underground parking garage began. The transition from demolition to new construction kind of occurred around 2019-2020. The only pause in construction was during the pandemic, but otherwise its been on schedule.

The last reported total cost was $1.4 billion after an initial estimate of $900 million. Most of the cost increase was attributed to the impact of design changes that occurred after groundbreaking and some pandemic inflation.

https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/arti...ng_for_project

BrickellBased · #**1431** Posted **Mar 30, 2024, 8:09 PM**

Ouch $1.4B feels severely over budget even with inflated construction costs.

At least it is being finished and the city can realize the tax benefits and the revitalization of downtown.

I'm surprised that they were able to pull through with that kind of cost over-run.

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Originally Posted by animatedmartian

10 years ago, any plans for this site were just rumors and inklings. The site was still owned by the city and no deals were made yet.

Technically, groundbreaking occurred in December of 2017 when demolition of the previous underground parking garage began. The transition from demolition to new construction kind of occurred around 2019-2020. The only pause in construction was during the pandemic, but otherwise its been on schedule.

The last reported total cost was $1.4 billion after an initial estimate of $900 million. Most of the cost increase was attributed to the impact of design changes that occurred after groundbreaking and some pandemic inflation.

https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/arti...ng_for_project

Steely Dan · #**1432** Posted **Apr 6, 2024, 6:35 PM**

Looking great from Comerica!

What a fantastic enhancement to an already spectacular ballpark skyline view.

Source: https://twitter.com/tigers/status/1776297873073705175

animatedmartian · #**1433** Posted **Apr 10, 2024, 7:13 PM**

The Hudson's tower has been officially topped out.

Photos by rsouthern on Instagram.

animatedmartian · #**1434** Posted **Apr 10, 2024, 7:14 PM**

Personal photo from yesterday at ground level.

Steely Dan · #**1435** Posted **Apr 10, 2024, 7:44 PM**

^ I remain unconvinced that there is any kind of tower that is under construction here.

subterranean · #**1436** Posted **Apr 10, 2024, 7:58 PM**

And now for the 42 foot structural antenna.

ColDayMan · #**1437** Posted **Apr 10, 2024, 8:14 PM**

...still no actual name for this tower?

DetroitSky · #**1438** Posted **Apr 11, 2024, 5:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by ColDayMan

...still no actual name for this tower?

Back in January a trademark officer determined that the name "Hudson" or "Hudson's" couldn't be used as the official name for the project because it was "too similar to existing trademarks". It's likely they've been waiting for this decision before deciding on an official name. We should get one soon I'd imagine.

The North One · #**1439** Posted **Apr 11, 2024, 4:18 PM**

So, what do they do with the tree? Are they gonna plant it somewhere? lol

animatedmartian · #**1440** Posted **Apr 11, 2024, 6:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by The North One

So, what do they do with the tree? Are they gonna plant it somewhere? lol

It just sits there until the next crew that needs to finish off that part of building need to remove it.

I'd assume they do plant it somewhere eventually or like add it to decoration around the building somewhere.