Peter's profile - coUrbanize

Commented on Michigan Central ^{4 months, 3 weeks ago}

There should be a docent / historian available for MCS tours, once everything is completed -- I might volunteer! Or, Detroit Historical Society and / or The Henry Ford could get involved.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{4 months, 3 weeks ago}

Return Amtrak to Michigan Central members favor reviving rail passenger service at Ford Motor Company's landmark Michigan Central Station (MCS), currently undergoing renovation in Detroit MI. Amtrak's current plans (since passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill) include a new Chicago / Detroit / Windsor / Toronto WOLVERINE section, which will make its Detroit stop at "a newly renovated Michigan Central Terminal" (!) The attached Detroit News photograph (shot on January 5, 1988) shows the last Amtrak WOLVERINE train to depart from MCS (copy-and-paste the attached alpha-numeric link). https://www.facebook.com/groups/returnamtraktomichigancentralstation

Commented on Michigan Central ^{4 months, 3 weeks ago}

With a few changes, the M-1 RAIL tracks surrounding Campus Martius Park could form a circular, counter-clockwise hub, for streetcars fanning outward from downtown in several additional directions (East Jefferson Avenue, Gratiot Avenue, Grand River Avenue, Michigan Avenue, West Fort Street). For more information, copy-and-paste the accompanying alpha-numeric link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/371958126083

Supported a comment by william weber on Michigan Central ^{4 months, 3 weeks ago}

william weber
Extend the streetcar from Downtown!! Trains to Chicago and Toronto!!

Supported a comment by william weber on Michigan Central ^{4 months, 3 weeks ago}

william weber
Keep space for trains to Canada!!

Supported a comment by william weber on Michigan Central ^{4 months, 3 weeks ago}

william weber
Streetcar to Corktown and Downtown.

Supported a comment by william weber on Michigan Central ^{4 months, 3 weeks ago}

william weber
Hire them.

Supported a comment by william weber on Michigan Central ^{4 months, 3 weeks ago}

william weber
Streetcar.

Supported a comment by william weber on Michigan Central ^{4 months, 3 weeks ago}

william weber
Saturday market. Local artists shows.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{4 months, 3 weeks ago}

Detroit's new Southwest Greenway will link Michigan Central Station (MCS) with the Detroit RiverWalk, via the long-trackless May Creek right-of-way once utilized by Michigan Central Railroad (1848-1972). Groundbreaking is scheduled for April 6, 2022, 11 am. For more information, copy-and-paste the attached alpha-numeric link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southwest-greenway-groundbreaking-tickets-295445203557

Supported a comment by william weber on Michigan Central ^{4 months, 3 weeks ago}

william weber
Big green space. Ability to bike to downtown. Art museum . Ball games.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

REAL Southeastern Michigan Rapid Transit members favor adaptive re-use of available, grade-separated (and long-trackless) railroad right-of-way as new high-speed transit corridors. These existing linear resources should host future transportation systems, including High Speed Rail (HSR), Commuter Rail, Light Rail, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Most such systems should run at 80 mph or faster, between widely separated stations (where passengers can connect with local transit options). https://www.facebook.com/groups/851574944885668/

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

An international customs / immigration facility might be built on the site of Michigan Central Railroad's Windsor Passenger Station, which burned down several years ago (Google coordinates 42.298618, -83.044653). Eastbound Amtrak trains could proceed from MCS and the tunnel via the existing Essex Terminal Railway (ETR) to Windsor's new VIA Rail passenger terminal, via a short back-up move. Longer-term, any future high-speed-rail (HSR) project should parallel the Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) line to Toronto.

Supported a comment by Lawrence Sobczak on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Lawrence Sobczak
I think the building Ford is calling "The Book Depository" should be named after it's architect, Albert Kahn, instead. It was originally designed as a sorting center for mail coming off the trains and was later readapted into a book depository.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Ford's proposed park ("The Triangle"), to be located on the site of the one-time MCS streetcar / interurban terminal, denies most of the utility of the landmark's East Entrance and its adjacent six-shaft Elevator Lobby. Most MCS employees and inter-city rail passengers entered there. With thousands of Ford employees trying to get to the upper floors on time, lack of transit to the East Entrance could pose a problem.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

With a few changes, the M-1 RAIL tracks surrounding Campus Martius Park could form a circular, counter-clockwise hub, for streetcars fanning outward from downtown in several additional directions (East Jefferson, Gratiot Avenue, Grand River, Michigan Avenue, West Fort Street). For more information, copy-and-paste the accompanying alpha-numeric link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/371958126083

Supported a comment by Lawrence Sobczak on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Lawrence Sobczak
I think a streetcar line should be built to connect Michigan Central to Downtown Detroit. Besides greatly enhancing resident's mobility to downtown, it give the neighborhood a direct connection to Wayne State University, the Detroit Medical Center, the VA Hospital, the Cultural Center, Tech Town and the New Center Area via the Q-Line streetcar line. Possibly this could be just an extension of the existing Q-Line.

Supported a comment by Lawrence Sobczak on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Lawrence Sobczak
The left side of Michigan Central was designed to receive streetcars. That would be the logical stop.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

REAL Southeastern Michigan Rapid Transit members favor adaptive re-use of available, grade-separated (and long-trackless) railroad right-of-way as new high-speed transit corridors. These existing linear resources should host future transportation systems, including High Speed Rail (HSR), Commuter Rail, Light Rail, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Most such systems should run at 80 mph or faster, between widely separated stations (where passengers can connect with local transit options). For more information, copy-and-paste the alpha-numeric link (below). https://www.facebook.com/groups/851574944885668/

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Here's a fascinating excerpt from Ford's December 2020 "Creating Tomorrow Together" Neighborhood Newsletter (copy-and-paste the alpha-numeric link, below). Ford was apparently looking forward to adaptively re-using the space under the MCS Viaduct, mistakenly referred to by Ford as the "old train shed". The remains of the actual 1914 MCS Train Shed (atop the viaduct, not below) were demolished by Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) in 2000. Sadly, all ten of MCS's long-trackless elevated passenger platforms were demolished during October / November 2020. Ford's proposed Mobility Platform will reside atop all-new construction. I (and two of my sources) understand that the 1914-vintage steel bridgework had rusted beyond redemption -- demolition was unavoidable. I still hope a replacement arrival / departure passenger tunnel will eventually extend under the new platform, connecting the Main Concourse with still-active MCS Track 13 (CP's mainline, leading to-and-from the nearby 1910 Detroit River Tunnel). https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3062778150647137&set=p.3062778150647137&type=3

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

I hope the mural shown in the attached post (copy-and-paste the alpha-numeric link, below) survives construction of Ford's proposed Building West. The westward extension of this 1914-vintage concrete wall, which served as the west abutment for the MCS Viaduct, didn't survive last fall's demolition of MCS passenger platform Tracks 1 through 10 over West Vernor Highway. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2492589344332690&set=gm.1250901918441691

Supported a comment by Debra Walker on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Debra Walker
Public art can demonstrate the diversity of the community by displaying varied art medium from wide variety of people and platforms -- using families, students, seniors, homeless, et.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

A new limited-access trail-with-rails, currently known as Southwest Greenway (aka May Creek Greenway), will soon connect the Detroit RiverWalk with Ford Motor Company's soon-to-be-renovated Michigan Central Station (MCS). This pedestrian / cyclist pathway, analogous to Dequindre Cut Greenway rail-trail on Detroit's east side, follows the route of long-gone May Creek to the riverfront.
May Creek Ravine provided Michigan Central Railroad (M.C.R.R.) with a naturally occurring, depressed "water level route" to the riverfront, from 1848 until c. 1972. The new trail will parallel the descending approach to Canadian Pacific Railway's 1910 Detroit River Tunnel, making it Detroit's first trail-with-rails. This group seeks to preserve the history and pre-history of the area. https://www.facebook.com/groups/64480976696/

Supported a comment by Barbara Jenken on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Barbara Jenken
Oh boy! An area filled with various types of maple trees. I can just imagine the gorgeous color show in the fall!

Supported a comment by Nick T on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Nick T
Yes! We need basic stuff like trashcans!

Supported a comment by Betsy C on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Betsy C
Outdoor spaces that include maintained public restrooms, water fountains, and trashcans.

Supported a comment by David Gifford on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

David Gifford
The streets between Michigan Central & Michigan Ave need protected bike lanes and walking paths. Adding wayfinding and information kiosks as well as kiosks for mobility would be a great thing. Image if you don't have a phone or time to download an app but could use a kiosk to check bus schedules, buy bus passes or hail an Uber.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Recreation is an important activity, and effective transit (including some non-traditional modes that have been sadly relegated to the American ashbin) continue to work in other countries. Like similar monuments in other cities, Ford's MCS should function as a "destination station" -- not merely a place to work, or "get through". The surrounding neighborhood could benefit from visiting lolly-gaggers equipped with scooters and bicycles.

Supported a comment by Brian W on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Brian W
Of course a MoGo Station on the the property.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Amtrak's current plans (since recent passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill) include a new Chicago / Detroit / Windsor / Toronto WOLVERINE section, which will make its Detroit stop at "a newly redeveloped Michigan Central Terminal" (!) Click-on the attached link to see the relevant excerpt from Amtrak's website. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3026669090924710&set=p.3026669090924710&type=3

Supported a comment by Scott Maits on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Scott Maits
Bravo, bravo with mostly local higher quality rail transit connections comments. The M1 should turn at its base in downtown and head to oldest Corktown and the repurposed Michigan Central office tower and a smaller Station in a good part of below. This line exstention would serve a number of key buildings on the way and importantly connect the City bus terminal to other things and for the people. Anouther key to really helping Detroit is to get VIA Canadian trains for Toronto to reroute "slightly" to International Customs "IN" Michigan Central Station proper. Windsor can still have a proper downtown stimulating "waterfront" station in the open approach grade decent to the tunnel on their side. With such an arrangement on both sides of the border crossing both Cities would benefit as best as possible, rather then curl up in their respective corners missing more of their potential. In Corktown's, more of Detroits case and Windsor too this would drive renewal

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 2 weeks ago}

Almost 50 years ago, I was one of the 353 entrants in the "Name the Ford Development Contest" who recommended the name "Renaissance Center". I hope Ford will adopt another "better idea", before the "Depository" re-opens later this year.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 3 weeks ago}

Michigan Central Book Depository History mirrors that of neighboring Michigan Central Station (MCS) and the surrounding Detroit area.
Designed by Detroit architect Albert Kahn, the Art Deco landmark served as Roosevelt Park Rail Mail Service Annex from 1933 until c. 1967. It functioned as Detroit Public Schools Roosevelt Warehouse until March 1987, when the structure was gutted during a fire. The ruin was actually vacant almost a year longer than MCS. A rendering released by Ford Motor Company in February 2022 shows the preserved Book Depository, viewed across 15th Street from "The Triangle" -- the one-time streetcar / interurban terminal at Ford's renovated MCS. Ford expects to re-open the adaptively re-used structure as an innovation workspace by mid-2022. For more information, copy and paste the attached alpha-numeric link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/134932263224747

Commented on Michigan Central ^{5 months, 3 weeks ago}

Ford's current title for the adaptively re-used "Book Depository" constitutes negative branding. If the name doesn't bring up memories of the homeless man frozen in a flooded elevator shaft in 2009, it recalls what happened at the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas TX in 1963. In addition to being non-reflective of the structure's new purpose, the name isn't even historically accurate. Until it caught fire in March 1987, the building's official name was Detroit Public Schools Roosevelt Warehouse. I recommend re-naming it after the landmark's architect. The "Architect of Detroit" had a way with innovation in his own time: The Albert Kahn Building.

Supported a comment by Donn Perez on Michigan Central ^{6 months, 1 week ago}

Donn Perez
Art and Architecture Design Studios. Spaces for creative architects, designers, artists, Cancer another illnesses groups, displaced individuals, legal recent immigrants to support each other and reattribute to the local community as well as other communities in the world. Studios with the space to provide architectural humanitarian and artistic concepts and the ability to design and build full scale dwellings prototypes. With also extra space to carry programs and groups to topics of emotional intelligence, architecture and art education as well as spiritual and emotional support for the current striving artists and and creators of urban art and works for cities all around the world - Water Collectors, Weather protecting canopies, outdoor play kinetic pars, etc.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{6 months, 1 week ago}

Amtrak's announced plans (since congressional approval of the bipartisan infrastructure bill) include a new Chicago / Detroit / Windsor / Toronto WOLVERINE section, which will make its Detroit stop at "a newly redeveloped Michigan Central Terminal" (!) The WOLVERINE route to its current Pontiac terminus will be maintained, and additional Pontiac / Chicago sections will be added. Worst case scenario: Amtrak builds another "small-town" Detroit station on Newark Street, south of Ford's MCS. Such a development would be extremely embarrassing for Detroit, Amtrak, and Ford. The currently embarrassing 1994 Detroit Amtrak Station on Woodward Avenue will be demolished. Copy-and-paste the attached link to see a screenshot from an Amtrak website. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2998963317028621&set=p.2998963317028621&type=3

Commented on Michigan Central ^{6 months, 1 week ago}

The attached map shows how Ford Motor Company's Michigan Central Station (MCS) could serve as a regional, inter-city, and high-speed-rail (HSR) transit hub. For more information, click on the attached alpha-numeric link. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2945360579055562&set=gm.10159327000719579

Commented on Michigan Central ^{6 months, 1 week ago}

Return Amtrak to Michigan Central members favor reviving rail passenger service at Ford Motor Company's landmark Michigan Central Station (MCS), currently undergoing renovation in Detroit MI. The attached Detroit News photograph (shot on January 5, 1988) shows the last Amtrak WOLVERINE train to depart from MCS. https://www.facebook.com/groups/returnamtraktomichigancentralstation

Supported a comment by Nathan Hatton on Michigan Central ^{6 months, 1 week ago}

Nathan Hatton
Using the rear of the building as a public train station for high speed rail

Supported a comment by D. Macker on Michigan Central ^{6 months, 2 weeks ago}

D. Macker
Planting trees and asking people in the area for input Artwork and parks

Supported a comment by D. Macker on Michigan Central ^{6 months, 2 weeks ago}

D. Macker
Input from the community from the past into the future.

Supported a comment by D. Macker on Michigan Central ^{6 months, 2 weeks ago}

D. Macker
Local opportunities

Supported a comment by D. Macker on Michigan Central ^{6 months, 2 weeks ago}

D. Macker
A mini car show. Coordinate with the car show at Huntington place and the Dream Cruise

Commented on Michigan Central ^{7 months ago}

REAL Southeastern Michigan Rapid Transit members favor adaptive re-use of available, grade-separated (and long-trackless) railroad right-of-way as new high-speed transit corridors. These existing linear resources should host future transportation systems, including High Speed Rail (HSR), Commuter Rail, Light Rail, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Most such systems should run at 80 mph or faster, between widely separated stations (where passengers can connect with local transit options). https://www.facebook.com/groups/851574944885668/

Commented on Michigan Central ^{7 months ago}

Return Amtrak to Michigan Central members favor reviving rail passenger service at Ford Motor Company's landmark Michigan Central Station (MCS), currently undergoing renovation in Detroit MI. The attached Detroit News photograph (shot on January 5, 1988) shows the last Amtrak WOLVERINE train to depart from MCS. https://www.facebook.com/groups/returnamtraktomichigancentralstation

Commented on Michigan Central ^{7 months ago}

Michigan Central Station Museum / Visitor Center members applaud Ford Motor Company's renovation and adaptive re-use of Detroit's favorite landmark. We encourage Ford to establish a Museum / Visitor Center as part of its new West Corktown Innovation Campus to tell the story, from 1913 to the present. We hope Detroit Historical Society and / or The Henry Ford will take an active part in this venture. https://www.facebook.com/groups/100654233396758

Supported a comment by D. Macker on Michigan Central ^{7 months ago}

D. Macker
Local restaurants are given opportunities to bring local flavors to what is offered for eating outlets.

Supported a comment by D. Macker on Michigan Central ^{7 months ago}

D. Macker
Ask the City of Pittsburgh, bussing is free for seniors, disabled, vets and underwritten by businesses

Supported a comment by D. Macker on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

D. Macker
I want a museum that tracts the history including pics of the graffiti etc. Tours, a d maybe small concerts including groups and choirs from the area.

Supported a comment by D. Macker on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

D. Macker
Schools in the area can have a contest to develop art for the space . It can be a revolving space .

Commented on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

Detroit's first public dog park was established at nearby Macomb Park several years ago.

Supported a comment by D. Macker on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

D. Macker
A dog park

Supported a comment by D. Macker on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

D. Macker
Green areas parks tre planting community input. Contact Arbor Day Foundation for trees.

Supported a comment by D. Macker on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

D. Macker
Think past present and future

Supported a comment by D. Macker on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

D. Macker
Pharmacy, health clinic

Supported a comment by Daniel Maloney on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

Daniel Maloney
why not reopen the station to commuter rail an Inner-city translation? It could be a helpful connection point to other towns and cities

Supported a comment by Todd L on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

Todd L
Michigan Central was built where it was because of the rail tunnel to Canada. Amtrak wants to establish service from Chicago through Detroit to Toronto. MC Station was built to be a train station, and should be again. Amtrak’s new trains are bidirectional, so trains heading north can pull in and out. MC was built as a train station, is perfectly located, and should be again.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

We favor Michigan’s evolution toward public transportation -- starting in Detroit. We support the M-1 RAIL public / private partnership, because it's the first step in the right direction, for both the city and the state. M-1 RAIL's QLINE local streetcar service has proven to be a catalyst for growth along Detroit's Woodward Avenue, and shows the way toward future regional transit. This prototype light-rail system will help bring back a great city, as well as demonstrate our technological capacity. Citizens of southeast Michigan (and all other Michiganders), who embrace public transit, mass transit, rapid transit, regional transit, and USEFUL transit, are encouraged to join us. An extension of M-1 RAIL's local streetcar to Ford's Michigan Central campus seems like a no-brainer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/M1RAILSupportingMITransit/

Commented on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

REAL Southeastern Michigan Rapid Transit members favor adaptive re-use of available, grade-separated (and long-trackless) railroad right-of-way as new high-speed transit corridors. These existing linear resources should host future transportation systems, including High Speed Rail (HSR), Commuter Rail, Light Rail, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
Most such systems should run at 80 mph or faster, between widely-separated stations (where passengers can connect with local transit options). https://www.facebook.com/groups/851574944885668/

Commented on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

Return Amtrak to Michigan Central members favor reviving rail passenger service at Ford Motor Company's landmark Michigan Central Station (MCS), currently undergoing renovation in Detroit MI. The attached Detroit News photograph (shot on January 5, 1988) shows the last Amtrak WOLVERINE train to depart from MCS. https://www.facebook.com/groups/returnamtraktomichigancentralstation

Supported a comment by Asher S on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

Asher S
Rail transportation! Light or Metro-style rail for a couple of connections in the city would be awesome. Getting downtown, over through Mexicantown and to Southwest, and connections north to New Center etc would be so helpful. Inviting (or becoming) regional train operations would be great, and the aforementioned more local transit would make using regional rail more viable. Encourage good (architectural, street, transit) design to encourage the sense that walking, biking, and taking transit is what one should be doing (the city is making some good strides at this, including the plans presented for Michigan Ave). Look into long term costs of buses and small vehicles vs rail transit when it is reasonably widely adopted by community members (hint: rail tends to win). There is so much good infrastructure, so start working with freight operators, VIA, Amtrak, the RTA, TARTA, DDOT, etc now to make make this possible.

Supported a comment by Walker Karen on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 2 weeks ago}

Walker Karen
I think outside concerts in the summer with local musicians. Outside Food court

Supported a comment by Frances Dzuris on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Frances Dzuris
A visual…old pictures of armed forces arriving back to Detroit or even the heart wrenching leaving photos. Make it the people of Detroit exhibit. Not past mayors or government leaders pictured and plastered all over.

Supported a comment by jozanna hudson on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

jozanna hudson
i wish we could open it for a real train station again !! we definitely need a terminal back that can get us back and forth like that !

Supported a comment by Tom Baranski on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Tom Baranski
It would be nice to see some recognition of the members of the military that passed through as they were being deployed.and returning.

Supported a comment by Scott Maits on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Scott Maits
BRAVO to Ford & luck w this mostly open Urban Campus ect. Old Michigan Central downstairs should also be Detroit's main RR Station. Michigan's Mainline properly is Chicago to bigger Toronto there at the tunnel and someday with real High Speed trains too. With a single track serving a oneway loop for Michican trains Northwest used in both directions, and/or a transfer between other trains at MC, closest/in downtown RR location easily possible, MC can serve all trains for Detroit and be most successful for Ford's new generations of designers ect. The model is Amtrak's own national operational headquarters upstairs for the much busier highest rated 30th St Station in Philadelphia. The public floor in 30th St provides its own employees with all the public amenities needed and is launching a whole new quadrant of Center City w 7 large new commercial towers in the few years just being the start. Downtown Detroit is finally sice about 1960, poised to do well on a large scale too if it continues to make the right moves! I'm actually working w others to help one of these important things.....

Commented on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Amtrak intends to inaugurate a new Chicago / Detroit / Windsor / Toronto train, which will make its Detroit stop at "a newly renovated Michigan Central Terminal" (!)
Return Amtrak to Michigan Central members favor reviving rail passenger service at Ford Motor Company's landmark Michigan Central Station (MCS), currently undergoing renovation in Detroit MI.
The attached Detroit News photograph (shot on January 5, 1988) shows the last Amtrak WOLVERINE train to depart from MCS.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/returnamtraktomichigancentralstation

Supported a comment by Troi Kicklighter on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Troi Kicklighter
Great to see MCS refurbishment now make sure passenger rail is expanded all directions-north, east, west and south!!!

Commented on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Return Amtrak to Michigan Central members favor reviving rail passenger service at Ford Motor Company's landmark Michigan Central Station (MCS), currently undergoing renovation in Detroit MI.
The attached Detroit News photograph (shot on January 5, 1988) shows the last Amtrak WOLVERINE train to depart from MCS.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/returnamtraktomichigancentralstation

Supported a comment by Marium Wilkie on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Marium Wilkie
Not being from Michigan I never had the pleasure of enjoying the lovely building's history or charm! I would love to see this landscaping keep with the times it was built! Fountains a must! Beautiful trees for each season! A place for tranquility, peace & love for our country! Beautiful old style light poles through out the landscape walking paths..keep it with the area of the train station birth.. nothing should be contemporary unless it blends with the times..a big clock with some kind of lighting..I would love to see them keep the originality of the history of the times of the railroad station! And keep it what is was meant to be A station that will make Fords Legacy Live on!

Supported a comment by Michele Barks on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Michele Barks
pictures of the old station ...with the people, trains and cars when it was in use.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Michigan Central Station Museum / Visitor Center members applaud Ford Motor Company's renovation and adaptive re-use of Detroit's favorite landmark. We encourage Ford to establish a Museum / Visitor Center as part of its new West Corktown Innovation Campus to tell the story, from 1913 to the present.
We hope Detroit Historical Society and / or The Henry Ford will take an active part in this venture.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/100654233396758

Supported a comment by Michele Barks on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Michele Barks
maybe a walking trail with benches and markers with pictures or data about the trains that passed thru

Supported a comment by Michele Barks on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Michele Barks
thank you for restoring, and caring! 🙂

Commented on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Fabulous idea!

Supported a comment by Jack Ford on Michigan Central ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Jack Ford
I’d like to see you treat the train station like a new Ford Rotunda. Show off your latest and decorate for the holidays like the old Rotunda used to do.

Supported a comment by Bruce Giffin on Michigan Central ^{8 months, 2 weeks ago}

Bruce Giffin
I have approximately 60 vintage souvenirs with the images of MCS that I would be happy to lend for exhibition!/Users/owner/Desktop/100541690_10159015584486874_1124975535391244288_n.jpg

Commented on Michigan Central ^{9 months ago}

Return Amtrak to Michigan Central members favor reviving rail passenger service at Ford Motor Company's landmark Michigan Central Station (MCS), currently undergoing renovation in Detroit MI.
The last Amtrak train departed from MCS on January 5, 1988. For more information, please copy-and-paste the attached link. Amtrak's announced plans include a proposed Chicago / Detroit / Windsor / Toronto WOLVERINE section, which will make its Detroit stop at MCS. https://www.facebook.com/groups/returnamtraktomichigancentralstation

Supported a comment by Tales R on Michigan Central ^{9 months ago}

Tales R
It would be fantastic if you could bring Amtrak trains back to MCS!

Commented on Michigan Central ^{9 months, 1 week ago}

Two of my sources have confirmed that the rusted 1914 bridgework elevating 16 parallel sidings adjacent to MCS has deteriorated until it can no longer safely support trains. One of these folks had investigated all of the vertical columns and horizontal girders under the tracks, while employed by Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) -- some were OK (with original paint intact), but others could only be described as "pure rust". The still-active CP double-track mainline (aka MCS Tracks 13 and 14) is still in good shape -- the steelwork under those tracks was cleaned, coated, and encased in concrete some time ago. CP demolished the MCS Train Shed (above MCS Tracks 1 through 11) to make way for its short-lived Expressway Yard (2000-2004). The shed's vertical clearance was too-short to enable too-tall double-stack container cars. Tracks 1 through 11 over the West Vernor Highway underpass are gone. I salute Ford's attempt to adaptively re-use part of the MCS Viaduct (Detroit's largest railroad bridge) as a "Mobility Platform". If and when Amtrak returns to MCS, and requires additional sidings beyond the existing CP mainline, Amtrak will need to rebuild them. I can't justify a slavishly-accurate reconstruction of this lost viaduct, but I hope the possibility of future construction of a modern, functional rail passenger corridor, connecting the MCS Main Concourse with CP's mainline, will be preserved. This new corridor could include amenities enroute, similar to airport concourses. Moving sidewalks and elevators / escalators could help move future passengers. For some history and a photograph, copy-and-paste the attached link. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2979849328940020&set=gm.4254176508044489

Commented on Michigan Central ^{9 months, 1 week ago}

Ford is renovating MCS as a private-sector going concern -- its main-floor "public" areas are expected to re-open to the public in 2023. I don’t expect MCS to become a museum, but I'd like to see the landmark’s history addressed on part of the main floor. Given that Amtrak is closing ticket offices at its stations, and moving toward online ticketing and electronic check-in, "yours truly" (Peter Dudley) has nominated the station’s centrally-located Ticket Office and Ticket Lobby for adaptive re-use as a repository of MCS history. Detroit Historical Society (DHS), which has a working relationship with Ford, should curate and operate the new Michigan Central Station Museum / Visitor Center. The Henry Ford could be invaluable in this endeavor. MCS is the world's most-famous / infamous historical landmark. Despite being officially-closed to the public for more than 30 years, this building actually functions as an important tourist attraction. Events at nearby Roosevelt Park (the landmark's "front lawn") draw thousands of visitors, with MCS serving as a mere backdrop. Shortly-after Ford purchased MCS in June 2018, thousands of people visited Detroit's favorite ruin, during Ford's four-day MCS Open House. In short, MCS is, and will be, an unavoidable magnet for visitors. This continuing phenomenon needs to be addressed. For more information, please copy-and-paste the attached link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/100654233396758

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months ago}

Members of the attached Facebook group favor establishment of a Museum / Visitor Center at Ford's Michigan Central development. https://www.facebook.com/groups/100654233396758

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months ago}

Actually, John Dingle Transit Center in Dearborn (completed 2014) already includes a platform adjacent to the MDOT-owned Michigan Line (dispatched by Amtrak), which was intended to function as an exclusive rail passenger entrance to Greenfield Village. All that's lacking is the will to use it -- some say it's never been used.

Supported a comment by Barbara Jenken on Michigan Central ^{10 months ago}

Barbara Jenken
It would so great to have a passenger train that could go between the station to Henry Ford museum and Greenfield Village and back! After all, there is a side track that leads off the main line into the museum's back parking lot! What a better way to link up both historical landmarks!

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 1 week ago}

Nearly non-stop express light-rail transit could link MCS with downtown Detroit, running alongside the new Southwest Greenway and West Jefferson Avenue as far as the recently-privatized Joe Louis Arena Garage (adjacent to soon-to-be-renamed Joe Louis Arena Detroit People Mover Station). The north side of the garage was intended to serve as a commuter rail terminal -- the trains never arrived.

Supported a comment by Robert Bowden on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 2 weeks ago}

Robert Bowden
In your design of the outdoor spaces, please make sure the landscaping is designed to look nice in winter. Everything pretty well always looks nice in Michigan in the summer. But in the winter when the leaves have fallen and everything is dark, cold, and grey, seeing things like evergreens, tall pretty grasses, etc really go a long way toward making the winter more beautiful and enjoyable.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

I believe MCS already qualifies as a work of art.

Supported a comment by Brian W on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Brian W
While not an original idea MCS could benefit from a large sculpture in Roosevelt Park on Michigan Ave. to identify place. The work could represent mobility in the past (trains) to the future (Flying autonomous cars).

Supported a comment by John Mohyi on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

John Mohyi
It would be cool to be able to use that giant building projector to digitally paint on the building in real-time. Also, I think there are plenty of surfaces that could benefit from some cool artwork. I would love to see art take over the area and create an experience. I personally think that "maker" projects should be considered art. Maybe some building workshops for wood, jewelry, etc.

Supported a comment by Debra Walker on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Debra Walker
The biggest use missing in the community, that makes it not truly 'walkable' is a pharmacy. That would be great. But ice cream and bakery are also needed.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Michigan Central Station Museum / Visitor Center members applaud Ford Motor Company's renovation and adaptive re-use of Detroit's favorite landmark. We encourage Ford to establish a Museum / Visitor Center as part of its new West Corktown Innovation Campus to tell the story, from 1913 to the present. We hope Detroit Historical Society and / or The Henry Ford will take an active part in this venture. I believe MCS is (and will continue to be) a Destination Station -- the crowds attending Ford's four-day June 2018 MCS Open House prove that. MCS tourism is a continuing phenomena, which shouldn't be denied -- it should be encouraged. https://www.facebook.com/groups/100654233396758

Supported a comment by Brian W on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Brian W
Yearly DSO performance in Grand Hall or Roosevelt Park.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

The attached 2020 map shows how Ford Motor Company's Michigan Central Station (MCS) could serve as a regional and inter-city transit hub, where light-rail, rapid transit systems, bus rapid transit (BRT), commuter rail, inter-city rail (Amtrak), and high speed rail (HSR) could converge.
More than a century ago, MCS was strategically-located to host rail passenger trains entering and leaving Detroit from all points of the compass (including Canada). That location is equally-strategic today. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2945360579055562&set=gm.10159327000719579

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Ford's announced plans have somehow avoided mentioning the long-empty space UNDER the 1914 Michigan Central Station (MCS) Viaduct. Eighteen tracks wide, and almost two city blocks long, this is Detroit's largest railroad bridge. It seems to me that this vacant space could easily be converted into a secure, enclosed parking facility. For more information, copy-and-paste the attached alpha-numeric link. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1445811509010484&set=a.1378464909078478

Supported a comment by Nick T on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Nick T
Encourage rent control for existing residents . Support historic building associations. Preserve all historic structures. Make new condos adhere to better aesthetic standards. No big parking structures. Plant native trees and wildflowers. Create native plant flood gardens. Talk to neighbors door to door to ask their feedback.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

I favor the attached 2020 map as a point-of-departure for a plan to make MCS a regional and inter-city transit hub. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2945360579055562&set=gm.10159327000719579

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

MCS should be recognized as a Destination Station. If and when rail passenger service returns to the landmark (and even if it doesn't), future visitors will probably want to linger -- rather than just get through the station as quickly as possible. Despite being officially-closed to the public for 30 years, MCS still-stands as the world's most-famous infamous landmark. It is now, and will continue to be, a tourist destination, in the same league with Cincinnati Union Terminal (aka Cincinnati Museum Center), Washington (DC) Union Station, St. Louis Union Station, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station (which recently hosted the 2021 Academy Award ceremonies), and New York City's Grand Central Terminal (opening 11 months before Detroit's MCS, it was designed by MCS's same two architectural firms). The attached link leads to my updated post about Detroit's favorite landmark. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1712429299015369&set=p.1712429299015369

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Ford should establish a Museum / Visitor Center as part of its West Corktown Innovation Campus to tell the story of Michigan Central Station, from 1913 to the present. I hope Detroit Historical Society and / or The Henry Ford will take an active part in this venture. MCS continues to be the world's most-famous infamous landmark. It already qualifies as a tourist destination, despite being closed to the public. https://www.facebook.com/groups/100654233396758

Supported a comment by Ashton Parsons on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Ashton Parsons
Including segments of graffiti within the building similar to Germany's treatment in the Reichstag. Could have a museum section of sorts that describe how the neighborhood has changed over time.

Supported a comment by D B on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

D B
Agree with the history of the surrounding areas and their change thru the years.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Detroit holds the current world's record among cities with similar populations for annual per-capita pedestrian deaths. This is outrageous. Detroit is also a leader in rail-trail conversion -- May Creek Greenway and Dequindre Cut Greenway show how grade-separated rail-trails should be developed.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Historically, most MCS employees and intercity rail passengers accessed the landmark via the East Entrance, adjacent to a covered light rail terminal. In 1914, regional electric interurban service extended from MCS as far as Almont, Ann Arbor, and other southeastern Michigan points. DEPOT LOOP streetcars shuttled constantly between MCS and downtown Detroit until 1938. Adaptive re-use of the long-gone terminal site as yet-another park ("The Triangle") doesn't make sense. M-1 RAIL should extend its streetcar service along Michigan Avenue, from Campus Martius to the East Entrance, and BEYOND -- roll the trolley down the ramp, stop below the East Entrance, and continue through the long-vacant MCS Mail Room (under the tracks) to Newark Street, Mexicantown, Clark Park, and all points west. Another possibility: EXPRESS light-rail service, running alongside the forthcoming grade-separated May Creek Greenway and West Jefferson Avenue, could connect MCS with downtown Detroit via the recently-privatized Joe Louis Arena Garage transit hub, and the adjacent Detroit People Mover (DPM) station. The north side of the garage was intended to serve as a commuter rail terminal -- the trains never arrived.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Join Detroit's May Creek Greenway History Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/64480976696

Supported a comment by Michael F on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Michael F
Dequindre cut**

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) should make adaptive re-use of grade-separated railroad right-of-way. Many railroad overpasses in Detroit are actually TRACKLESS -- others elevate only a fraction of the active tracks they were designed for. Despite Ford adapting MCS Tracks 1 through 11 for other purposes, and Canadian Pacific Railway maintaining MCS Tracks 13 and 14 running to and from the nearby 1910 Detroit River Tunnel, there are still five trackless trackways running over the 1914 MCS Viaduct that shouldn't be under-utilized. The nearby 1910 CONRAIL OVER 20th overpass (as listed in the National Bridge Inventory) once elevated 25 tracks -- today, only Canadian Pacific Railway's double-track mainline remains. It should be remembered that Federal Railroad Administration regulations require physical separation and barriers between light-rail (busways) and active railroads.

Supported a comment by Bob J on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Bob J
Outdoor electricity outlets access for people to set-up musical instruments & busk in the park

Supported a comment by Michael F on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Michael F
The old rail yard should become a greenway similar to definite cut, giving southwest residents a safe, easy, and beautiful way to get into corktown!

Supported a comment by Mark Crowley on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Mark Crowley
Keep the cars and bikes and pedestrians at a safe distance from each other with designated lanes that are aesthetically designed yet practical to use.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Historically, most MCS employees and intercity rail passengers accessed the landmark via the East Entrance, adjacent to a covered light rail terminal. In 1914, regional electric interurban service extended from MCS as far as Almont, Ann Arbor, and other southeastern Michigan points. DEPOT LOOP streetcars shuttled constantly between MCS and downtown Detroit until 1938. Adaptive re-use of the long-gone terminal site as yet-another park ("The Triangle") doesn't make sense. M-1 RAIL should extend its streetcar service along Michigan Avenue, from Campus Martius to the East Entrance. Another possibility: EXPRESS light-rail service, running alongside the forthcoming grade-separated May Creek Greenway and West Jefferson Avenue, could connect MCS with downtown Detroit via the recently-privatized Joe Louis Arena Garage transit hub, and the adjacent Detroit People Mover (DPM) station. The north side of the garage was intended to serve as a commuter rail terminal -- the trains never arrived.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Historically, most MCS employees and intercity rail passengers accessed the landmark via the East Entrance, adjacent to a covered light rail terminal.
In 1914, regional electric interurban service extended from MCS as far as Almont, Ann Arbor, and other southeastern Michigan points. DEPOT LOOP streetcars shuttled constantly between MCS and downtown Detroit until 1938.
Adaptive re-use of the long-gone terminal site as yet-another park ("The Triangle") doesn't make sense. M-1 RAIL should extend its streetcar service along Michigan Avenue, from Campus Martius to the East Entrance.
Another possibility: EXPRESS light-rail service, running alongside the forthcoming grade-separated May Creek Greenway and West Jefferson Avenue, could connect MCS with downtown Detroit via the recently-privatized Joe Louis Arena Garage transit hub, and the adjacent Detroit People Mover (DPM) station.
The north side of the garage was intended to serve as a commuter rail terminal -- the trains never arrived.
For more information, copy-and-paste the attached link (below).
https://www.facebook.com/groups/371958126083

Supported a comment by Timothy McKay on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Timothy McKay
Support the Workers Row House (WRH) site development. Support WRH cultural tourism development effort for Southwest Detroit.

Supported a comment by Mark Crowley on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Mark Crowley
By supporting the history of the multicultural neighborhoods that surround the train station and other Ford properties. Support monetarily or with in-kind services Clark Park, the Corktown Historical Society, and other community organizations.

Supported a comment by Brian W on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Brian W
I have mixed feelings about scooters. They have become more of an amusement ride rather than a mobility option.

Supported a comment by Amanda Zerafa on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Amanda Zerafa
creating a corridor that better connects downtown across through Corktown and into southwest -- flexible mobility options to leverage based on scenario/ability

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Ford's current plans for its "Mobility Platform" (atop the 1914 MCS Viaduct) include the space where MCS platform Tracks 1 through 11 once ran. Tracks 12 through 18 (which never included passenger platforms) are NOT included in Ford's plans.
Canadian Pacific Railway's still-active double-track mainline, running to and from the 1910 Detroit River Tunnel, uses MCS Tracks 13 and 14.
Ford has stated that they are not opposed to a possible return of rail passenger service at MCS, but that possibility isn't a current priority -- they have their hands full at the moment.
Meanwhile, Amtrak's current plans include a new Chicago / Detroit / Windsor / Toronto train -- a stop at Ford's MCS will be hard-to-avoid.
For more information, click-on the attached link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/returnamtraktomichigancentralstation

Supported a comment by Matt H on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Matt H
It would be great if the rail tracks could be used for rail transit, with Michigan Central as the transit hub!

Supported a comment by Bob J on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Bob J
Electrical outlets for public use such as charging phones Water feature/ Fountain & foliage

Supported a comment by Nick T on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Nick T
Make it a public space for all types of ppl. Not just rich execs from Dearborn

Supported a comment by Nick T on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Nick T
Scooters need to have geofenced return areas so they aren’t scattered everywhere. Make cross walks better defined, ADA accessible public spaces.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

The City of Detroit's current plans for Roosevelt Park include elimination of the central boulevard (aka West Vernor Highway), running through the center of the park. Access from Michigan Avenue to what was originally known as 17th Street Underpass (and all points west) will be provided via 16th Street.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

The City of Detroit's current plans for Roosevelt Park include elimination of the central boulevard (aka West Vernor Highway), running through the center of the park. Access from Michigan Avenue to the underpass and all points west will be provided via 16th Street.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Midtown Viaducts in Detroit really knows how to light up the undersides of old railroad overpasses.
https://www.facebook.com/midtownviaducts

Supported a comment by Nick T on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Nick T
Places like the Riverfront, with multi-use pathways, nature, sculptures, play spaces for children, dog park, rain gardens (to help with crazy flooding), traffic calming. Permanently blocking off unnecessary little roads that go through Roosevelt park.

Supported a comment by Nick T on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Nick T
Corktown and the surrounding area could benefit greatly from some basic things like : More trashcans (along Rosa Parks, south of Michigan Ave – there is litter EVERYWHERE), benches for people to sit, better pedestrian safety for crossing Rosa Parks, Michigan Ave, etc., better markings on the roadway at the intersection of 14th Street and Michigan Ave, more usable Bicycle racks (get rid of poorly designed Shinola-donated crap), traffic calming and/or permanent road closures in Roosevelt Park (there are so many little streets that are not useful and make the park feel so segmented), more trees and landscaping is always nice (native plants and rain gardens).

Supported a comment by Nick T on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Nick T
Interesting light art installations. Make it feel safe to walk under at night. Something like the Highline in NYC.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Nearly non-stop express light-rail transit could link MCS with downtown Detroit, running alongside the new May Creek Greenway and West Jefferson Avenue as far as the recently-privatized Joe Louis Arena Garage (adjacent to the soon-to-be-renamed Joe Louis Arena Detroit People Mover Station). The north side of the garage was intended to serve as a commuter rail terminal -- the trains never arrived.

Supported a comment by Nick T on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Nick T
Bike lanes, bike parking, better control of scooters so they don't end up scattered everywhere. Improve bus access, bring back light rail to (more than silly Q-line)

Supported a comment by Commenter via Text on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Commenter via Text
Splash pad or walk-in water feature to draw local kids and bring families together to build community

Supported a comment by Commenter via Text on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Commenter via Text
Area for small local performances. Doesn't have to be a formal amphitheater, just provide sloped landscape and some power / wireless infrastructure for groups to access

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Return Amtrak to Michigan Central members favor reviving rail passenger service at Ford Motor Company's landmark Michigan Central Station (MCS), currently undergoing renovation in Detroit MI. Amtrak's current plans include a new Chicago / Detroit / Windsor / Toronto train -- a stop at Ford's MCS would be hard-to-avoid.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/returnamtraktomichigancentralstation

Supported a comment by Stephanie Munier on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Stephanie Munier
For me, the best thing that could happen would be to return actual train service to this train station. What could be better than catching a ride to Toronto for the weekend?

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Return Amtrak to Michigan Central members favor reviving rail passenger service at Ford Motor Company's landmark Michigan Central Station (MCS), currently undergoing renovation in Detroit MI.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/returnamtraktomichigancentralstation

Supported a comment by Terry Weigand on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Terry Weigand
I want to see Amtrak service return to the Michigan Central bldg.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Michigan Central Station Museum / Visitor Center members applaud Ford Motor Company's renovation and adaptive re-use of Detroit's favorite landmark. We encourage Ford to establish a Museum / Visitor Center as part of its new West Corktown Innovation Campus to tell the story, from 1913 to the present.
We hope Detroit Historical Society and / or The Henry Ford will take an active part in this venture.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/100654233396758

Supported a comment by Debra Walker on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Debra Walker
MCS could acknowledge and celebrate the area's history as it relates to Ford's early inventions and launches in Corktown.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Michigan Central Station Museum / Visitor Center members applaud Ford Motor Company's renovation and adaptive re-use of Detroit's favorite landmark. We encourage Ford to establish a Museum / Visitor Center as part of its new West Corktown Innovation Campus to tell the story, from 1913 to the present.
We hope Detroit Historical Society and / or The Henry Ford will take an active part in this venture.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/100654233396758

Supported a comment by Brian W on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Brian W
A small museum type space in the retail area with photos and artifacts of the neighborhood that once was. And has become.

Supported a comment by Timothy McKay on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Timothy McKay
Support the Corktown Cultural Center (3C), at the Workers Row House, MortorCities auto histories projects and events.

Supported a comment by Bob J on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Bob J
Bus station with multiple routes converging there

Supported a comment by Bob J on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Bob J
By not harassing citizens with onerous security personnel

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) could definitely make use of grade-separated railroad right-of-way. Many railroad overpasses in Detroit are actually TRACKLESS -- others include only a fraction of the active tracks they were designed for.
The nearby CONRAIL OVER 20th overpass (as listed in the National Bridge Inventory) once elevated 25 tracks -- today, only Canadian Pacific Railway's double-track mainline remains.
It should be remembered that Federal Railroad Administration regulations require physical separation and barriers between light-rail (busways) and active railroads.

Supported a comment by Bob J on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Bob J
Create a transit center were multiple bus routes can converge. Make use of the rails with actual passenger trains of some sort

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Bike racks will be even more important when May Creek Greenway opens.

Supported a comment by Nick T on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Nick T
More public bike racks in corktown

Supported a comment by Cathy Schneider on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Cathy Schneider
I own a parcel of land that is the only remnant of what used to be the original Western Market before it was torn down to make room for the freeways (on Michigan Ave between 18th and 20th). I also own a historic building, built in 1901, that was a flagship store for the market (Albert Lutticke Mercantile then became Izzy’s Department Store, Clothing for the People.) I have many of the historic artifacts preserved that were found in my beautiful building, including the original 3 story birdcage Otis elevator, wooden employee lockers, wrought iron messaging system, just to name a few. These are incredible antiques found in my building when I bought it 20 years ago. I’ve preserved everything. My goal is to bring back Western Market on my small plot of land and also potentially renovate my beautiful building, showcasing all the historic relics that really are a time capsule from the turn of the century on. I can showcase them in the market or in the building. I’ve met with the city and also have the support of the Corktown Business Association but if Ford is interesting in supporting me in any way, I think it would be a great way to show homage to the past and serve all the local residents, neighborhoods and visitors at the same time. Please comment on this to reach out to me. Thank you! Cathy Schneider-22year Corktown resident at 2572 Michigan Ave.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

The Ticket Lobby at Detroit's Michigan Central Station (MCS) includes the station's Ticket Office, which was similar to the one preserved at New York City's Grand Central Terminal (GCT).
Both MCS and GCT opened in 1913. Both landmarks were designed by the same two architectural firms -- Warren and Wetmore, and Reed and Stem.
Ford Motor Company will be renovating the landmark as a private-sector going concern. I don’t expect MCS to become a museum, but I would like to see the landmark’s history addressed on part of the main floor.
Given that Amtrak is closing ticket offices at its stations, and moving toward online ticketing and electronic check-in, I'm nominating the station’s centrally-located Ticket Office and Ticket Lobby for adaptive re-use as a repository of MCS history. Detroit Historical Society, which has a working relationship with Ford, should curate and operate the new Michigan Central Station Museum / Visitor Center. The Henry Ford should partner in this venture.
It can't be denied that MCS is already a world-class tourist destination, despite being closed to the public.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/100654233396758

Supported a comment by Nick T on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Nick T
Yes! Ford should be making the next generation of busses and trains, not self-driving cars!

Supported a comment by David Gifford on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

David Gifford
Ford should work with transit providers to develop mobility hubs that incorporate safe spaces to wait for the bus, use bike share, scooters or future vehicles. I would like to see permanent exhibits on the history of Corktown and transit. It would be good to help fix up Roosevelt Park, make it more accessible, provide community programming without displacing the people who frequent the park now.

Supported a comment by David Graff on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

David Graff
It could make it more attractive, more of a destination. there could also be art fairs and music festivals.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

The following was posted by Steve Burns at Detroit - Area Railroad History Facebook group (edited):
The new-in-2014 Dearborn Amtrak Station includes an entrance to Greenfield Village (doors at base of south elevator tower, leading to concrete walk and gate). I talked to an Amtrak agent there recently, and he doubts that entrance has ever been used. An agent would have to call a museum staffer to come over and unlock the gate -- not something the museum would be interested in doing. It's easier to only admit people at the Village's main entrance.
The Village still maintains a rarely-used physical connection with Amtrak's MDOT-owned mainline, which diverges from the mainline east of Smith's Creek Station.

Supported a comment by John Mohyi on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

John Mohyi
Hands down, wedding venue on the top floor with hotel rooms for rent. Also, the train tracks that run from the MCS past Greenfield Village, should be actually connected to Greenfield Village. Then all you need is an old school train. The MCS development needs to create new experiences!

Supported a comment by Debra Walker on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Debra Walker
The communication to date has been excellent, with the exception of the Parking Hub on Bagley. That needs immediate community engagement. Many do continue to use Roosevelt park visit the MCS site. It might be nice to have a space there were input can be provided.

Supported a comment by Mark Crowley on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Mark Crowley
Year-round art and music programs not just pop-ups at festivals. Concerts in the Grand Hall and atrium when gathering becomes safe again.

Supported a comment by Mark Crowley on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Mark Crowley
We also need to keep in mind the residential parking challenges in Corktown. 90% of homes in the neighborhood do not have off-street parking. The irony of Ford moving into Corktown, Detroit's oldest existing neighborhood, is that it was developed well before the advent of mass automobile production and ownership. Whatever work and leisure activities happen in and around the Ford properties must always keep in mind the quality of life of the residents that call Corktown home. This includes noise, parking, automobile traffic flow, engine emissions, litter, sensible street lighting, and general overall safety.

Supported a comment by Brian W on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Brian W
An upscale restaurant is missing from the neighborhood. Perhaps a Parisian style bistro/cafe celebrating Detroit’s history as the “Paris of the Midwest”.

Supported a comment by Nicole Rittenour on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Nicole Rittenour
Coffee shop that’s open early morning, drop-dry cleaning, small Bookable conference room, small pharmacy, grab-n-go sandwiches and prepared foods, kiosks for small local businesses or artisans, ups/fedex drop box, Amazon pickup/return boxes. Rooftop lounge/bar/patio.

Supported a comment by Nicole Rittenour on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Nicole Rittenour
Shuttle to downtown and Michigan ave businesses, over to Mexican town and Clark park.

Supported a comment by Timothy McKay on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Timothy McKay
Create shuttle system for the west/southwest side.

Supported a comment by Brian W on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Brian W
Outdoor spaces should be heavily treed. The entire property. Even more in Roosevelt Park.

Supported a comment by Mary Ann Dinan on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Mary Ann Dinan
Musical venue(s), winter activities area(s)

Supported a comment by David Gifford on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

David Gifford
Community garden, outdoor pavilion for movies and concerts, farmers market to name a few.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Although the questions raised in this forum center on the local Corktown neighborhood, it can't be denied that MCS and its nearby railroad infrastructure remain an important regional transit resource -- one which shouldn't be wasted.
MCS was designed to host local and inter-city passenger trains, arriving and departing from all points of the compass -- including Canada (via the nearby 1910 Detroit River Tunnel, construction of which determined the landmark's location).
Click-on the attached link to access a 2020 schematic map, which shows how Ford's Michigan Central development could serve as a regional transit hub: light rail, Amtrak, high-speed-rail (HSR) to Toronto, HSR to Chicago and Cleveland (via Detroit Metro Airport and Toledo).
I look forward to MCS becoming a Destination Station!
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=2945360579055562&set=gm.10159327000719579

Supported a comment by cuthbert francis on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

cuthbert francis
regional and local trains hubbed at MCS! a robust street car and bike lane infrastructure connecting MCS to downtown and the near east side! more mixed use development infilling the vacant space in the neighborhood! ambitious high rise deveopment next door on the SW Det Hospital site! freeway lid parks unifying to North Corktown!

Supported a comment by Betsy C on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Betsy C
Shade and shelter at bus stops. More bike lanes. Make the Rosa Parks transit center a cool place to hang out (like other downtown parks).

Supported a comment by D B on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

D B
Free passes for residents or small annual charge.........with stops in the residential area for those who can't walk far.

Supported a comment by Debra Walker on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Debra Walker
A shuttle service using electric or automous vehicles to transport residents and guests among businesses within Corktown and Southwest, as well as bringing in guests from Downtown and other surrounding areas.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Historically, most MCS employees and intercity rail passengers accessed the landmark via the East Entrance, adjacent to a covered light rail terminal. In 1914, regional electric interurban service extended from MCS as far as Almont, Ann Arbor, and other southeastern Michigan points. DEPOT LOOP streetcars shuttled constantly between MCS and downtown Detroit until 1938.
Adaptive re-use of the long-gone terminal site as yet-another park ("The Triangle") doesn't make sense. M-1 RAIL should extend its streetcar service along Michigan Avenue, from Campus Martius to the East Entrance.
Another possibility: EXPRESS light-rail service, running alongside the forthcoming grade-separated May Creek Greenway and West Jefferson Avenue, could connect MCS with downtown Detroit via the recently-privatized Joe Louis Arena Garage transit hub, and the adjacent Detroit People Mover (DPM) station.
The north side of the garage was intended to serve as a commuter rail terminal -- the trains never arrived.

Supported a comment by Ashton Parsons on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Ashton Parsons
Connecting to the Q Line via the old rail car line which was included when the building was opened.

Supported a comment by David Graff on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

David Graff
better public transit options, with high frequencyh especially rail transit.

Commented on Michigan Central ^{10 months, 3 weeks ago}

Ford should establish a Museum / Visitor Center as part of its West Corktown Innovation Campus to tell the story of Michigan Central Station, from 1913 to the present. I hope Detroit Historical Society and / or The Henry Ford will take an active part in this venture.

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