April 27, 2006

Eastern Market revival planned: For control, nonprofit vows to put $30M into venue

In a story about rejuvenation of the Eastern Market area, Susan Mosey, president of the University Cultural Center Association, notes that prior to 2000 the Wayne State University area saw \"almost no money at all dropped into this neighborhood.\" But by 2010, Wayne State, the Center for Creative Studies and museums including the Detroit Institute of Arts will have invested $562 million in new buildings and infrastructure. That\'s sparked $410 million in private development ranging from lofts to hi-tech businesses and restaurants.

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