Combined with a fresh modern Detroit landmark that builds on the tradition of both automotive design is the heritage Wonder Bread Factory that is partially re-instated on site. Through the use of tinted glass, steel and automotive themed curvilinear massing and banded light treatment, NORR has provided continuity with this tradition.

As surveys conveyed, user groups, non-user groups, local neighbourhood committees including the MotorCity Neighborhood Partnership, and employees suggested the new casino thematically draw upon Detroit’s automotive and industrial history, revitalizing past Detroit architectural styles. Within the entertainment industry, Detroit is widely regarded as one of America’s strongest markets-perhaps the strongest in per capita terms-particularly in live music and theatre. NORR was the executive architect while Giffels LLC were the Engineers of Record. I've had to work with my credit cards and things like that to negotiate, 'Will you push this one month ahead?'' Lieckfelt said.Īnd so, the Detroit Casino Council is asking the community for any winter clothes, non-perishable food, and other essentials.The expansion to MotorCity Casino was awarded by Detroit Entertainment LLC to NORR Limited and Detroit-based company, Giffels LLC. 'I've had to have some bills pushed to the back. UAW member Suzanne Lieckfelt is feeling the pinch at home ever since she and 1,000 of her coworkers at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan went on strike on September 13. Help our strikers out because as much as we're out here, they're out here trying to do the best they can for their families,' a union leader said. 'We're asking you to come out and donate whatever you can. In an act of solidary, striking workers gathered at 'Strike City' in Greektown to launch a donation drive on Monday. But with winter quickly approaching, there's a need on the picket lines outside the headquarters of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and at Detroit's casinos. (CBS DETROIT) – With the contract ratification process underway at the Big Three, there are still two big strikes happening in Detroit demanding economic justice.

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Detroit motor city casino layout