A $95,000 grant from the Downtown Development Authority to Illitch Holdings LLC for the demolition
of the Hotel Vermont, located on Columbia west of Park Avenue,
continues to fuel speculation that a new hockey arena will be located
in the area.
Excerpt:
Karen Cullen, Ilitch Holdings vice president for communications, issued
the follow statement in response to questions about planning for a
hockey arena:
"Our organization is continuing to evaluate all
options -- from a remodel of Joe Louis Arena to the building of a new
arena at a new location. We have not made a final decision at this
time. This is obviously a large and important project and proper
evaluation is required. When we have a final decision and something to
announce we will do so. All options and locations are still being
studied.
Relative to the demolition of 138 W. Columbia, our
organization continues to move forward in making improvements to the
Foxtown Neighborhood. With the Fox Theatre, Comerica Park, our
headquarters operations, soon-to-be renovated Detroit Life Building,
Hockeytown Cafe and the numerous other businesses in and around us, we
are continually looking for opportunities to make it a pleasant, clean
and safe environment for visitors, colleagues and local residents.
The
building at 138 W. Columbia is in disrepair and cannot be renovated. To
meet the above stated goals for our neighborhood, demolition is the
best answer."
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