John Ferchill has only whetted his appetite for Detroit development
with the transformation of the Book-Cadillac: he plans two more
mixed-use projects in downtown.
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"I don't think it will have any business impact at all," Ferchill
said of the controversy facing Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. "To be honest,
we've never been able to attract national investment to help us with
any of our Detroit projects. But those that do remain bullish on
Detroit continue to be bullish."
Ferchill said the renovations
at the Westin Book Cadillac are on track for its Oct. 1 opening, when
the public will be able to get a look at the restored 1924 building.
Reservations for weddings and other events are coming in, and soon the
public will be able to make reservations for the 455 hotel rooms that
will be available starting Nov. 1, Westin officials said.
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