Architect of the Renaissance Center, John C. Portman passed away at the age of 93 on December 29, 2017. Portman was known for his futuristic concepts and modern designs as he elevated skylines into the 21st century. Portman was born December 4, 1924 in South Carolina and raised in Atlanta,...
A lifelong Detroiter, photographer Nadir Ali knows Detroit. Regularly working with community partners such as the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Downtown Detroit Partnership and the Platform, Nadir really knows Detroit. Detroit in 2022 As a community partner for several well-known Detroit organizations Nadir feels like a historian for the city. “There...
After reviewing all of the submissions for the Your Photo Here Contest, the public narrowed down their favorites to the top 10. These 10 photographs will soon decorate the walls of the GMRENCEN, along with an “About the Artist” biography for each photographer. The Your Photo Contest started in October...
We’ve reached 100 posts on the GMRENCEN blog and to celebrate we’re sharing 100 different reasons why we love the GMRENCEN. We love… Guests who visit the GMRENCEN. All of the food choices inside the GMRENCEN. When Holiday Headquarters takes over in December. The wide variety of Michigan-made products...
The GM Company Store, located on the first level of the GMRENCEN near the Wintergarden, offers branded merchandise representing Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and General Motors. The store is a major retail destination for visitors at the GMRENCEN and has an online store for those outside the area. The GM...
Nearly three million people visit the Detroit riverfront each year and it’s no surprise why. With 3.5 miles of scenic RiverWalk trails along the Detroit River, beautiful parks and months of entertainment, the Detroit riverfront has so much to offer. Whether you’re visiting the riverfront for the first time, or...
All aboard! The highly anticipated QLINE is up and running on Woodward Avenue. We took an early ride to answer all of your questions about the newest addition to Detroit’s transportation scene. Here’s what we found out: Where are the stations? The QLINE has 20 stations at 12 stops on...
By the Detroit Historical Society – Telling Detroit’s stories and why they matter This year the GMRENCEN will celebrate 40 years of standing as the centerpiece of Detroit’s skyline. However the initial seeds for the Renaissance Center go back slightly further, to November 20, 1970. This was the date that...
By Visit Detroit, the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau that promotes metro Detroit regionally, nationally and internationally. 1. Explore the Riverfront on two wheels Bike it! Bring your own set of wheels, or rent from Wheelhouse Detroit. Chances are you’ll want to step off your ride a few times...
This year, the GMRENCEN turns the big 4-0! In honor of this hallmark birthday, we put together 40 different facts about the building to celebrate the history of this iconic building. History of the GMRENCEN Construction of the GMRENCEN was announced in 1971. Ford Motor Company originally owned the GMRENCEN...
The GM Company Store is officially open in the GMRENCEN! The long-awaited GM Company Store is located on Level 1 above the GM Wintergarden and features brand merchandise from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac. Just in time for the holidays, the GM Company Store has something for everyone from t-shirts...
When was the last time you took a walk down the Riverfront? If it’s been a while now’s the time to take a stroll and discover something new. The Detroit Experience Factory (DXF) hosts a variety of experiential tours of the city and Discover the Riverfront is one of them....
