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9 Random Facts About the GMRENCEN

GM Renaissance Center

Conversation starters for the next time you ride up one of the building’s 107 elevators.

 

 

1. It’s so big that it has its own zip code – 48243.

 

2. There are roughly 1,500 plants throughout the complex.

GMRENCEN Wintergarden

 

3. The GM Plaza on the Detroit Riverfront was dedicated in December 2004.

 

4. The name “GM Renaissance Center” was chosen in a contest to name the building, 141,537 entries were submitted.

 

GM Renaissance Center

 

5. The Detroit Marriott has 1,298 guest rooms.

 

6. The GM Wintergarden was once a parking garage, swimming pool and fitness center.

 

7. Each glass panel used to build the Circulation Ring weighs in at 400 pounds.

 

GMRENCEN Circulation Ring

 

8. In 2015, almost 60 tons of the building’s food waste was composted and re-purposed.

 

9. On windy days the building can sway up to thirty inches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 Detroit Instagrams that Embody the Spirit of the City

Detroit is a city. It’s an American icon, a womb for modern-day transportation and the birthplace of music phenomenon’s like Motown and Techno. But it’s also an energy. An energy that’s fueled by its people. Detroit pride is alive and well. And this is what it looks like.

 

@seuong

Known for: Scenery, interesting perspectives

https://instagram.com/p/9HAj1JCf26/

 

@freefacephoto

Known for: Portraits, action shots

https://instagram.com/p/8TdojiSx2g/

 

@tonydetroit

Known for: Scenery

https://instagram.com/p/7yUhJ6EKpb/?taken-by=tonydetroit

His work even landed him a billboard deal with 1800 Tequila.

 

@cadillac_flatts

Known for: Scenery, filters

https://instagram.com/p/7oMVzCRE4Z/?taken-by=cadillac_flatts

 

@mindchip

Known for: Photo manipulation

https://instagram.com/p/8Ivo6dhTPJ/?taken-by=mindchip

 

@l_i_v_e_f_r_e_e_ 

Known for: Scenery

https://instagram.com/p/6yocKnnViN/?taken-by=l_i_v_e_f_r_e_e_

 

@detroit_chiver

Known for: Scenery, portraits

https://instagram.com/p/2Wu-HkmUju/?taken-by=detroit_chiver

 

@camera_jesus 

Known for: Scenery, action shots

https://instagram.com/p/3GA74hg3SH/?taken-by=camera_jesus

Tell us who your favorite Detroit Instagramers are in the comments section. Don’t forget to follow @GMRENCEN on Instagram, and tag us in your photos.