Downtown Detroit   Neighborhood of Detroit   Jefferson Avenue in front of the Renaissance Center Location of Downtown Detroit within the city of Detroit Location of Downtown Detroit in the state of Michigan Coordinates: 422002N 830252W / 42.33389N 83.04778W / 42.33389; -83.04778Coordinates: 422002N 830252W / 42.33389N 83.04778W / 42.33389; -83.04778 Country United States State Michigan County Wayne City Detroit Area  - Total 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2) Population (2010)  - Total 5287  - Density 3671.5/sq mi (1417.6/km2) Time zone EST (UTC-5)  - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4) ZIP code(s) 48201 48226 Area code(s) 313

Downtown Detroit is the central business district and a residential area of Detroit Michigan United States. Downtown is bordered by the Lodge Freeway to the west the Fisher Freeway to the north Interstate 375 (The Chrysler Spur) to the east and the Detroit River to the south.

Downtown contains much historic architecture and most of the prominent skyscrapers in Detroit including the Renaissance Center the Penobscot Building Comerica Tower and the Guardian Building. Historic churches theatres and commercial buildings anchor the various downtown districts. Downtown has a number parks including those linked by a promenade along the Detroit International Riverfront. Contents 1 Overview 2 Demographics 3 Districts 3.1 Bricktown Historic District 3.2 Broadway Avenue Historic District 3.3 Campus Martius 3.4 Capital Park Historic District 3.5 Fort / Financial District 3.6 Grand Circus Park Historic District 3.7 Greektown Historic District 3.8 Jefferson Avenue 3.9 Park Avenue Historic District 3.10 Washington Boulevard Historic District 4 Government and infrastructure 5 Economy 6 Diplomatic missions 7 Transportation 8 Education 8.1 Primary and secondary schools 8.2 Colleges and universities 8.3 Public libraries 9 Gallery 10 References 11 External links Overview

In recent years the downtown area has seen tremendous growth and development. Since 2000 a number of major construction projects have been completed including the new Compuware Headquarters at Campus Martius Park and two new stadiums: Comerica Park and Ford Field. General Motors moved their headquarters into the Renaissance Center and the Detroit Lions have relocated from Pontiac Michigan to downtown Detroit. High-profile events like the 2005 MLB All-Star Game Super Bowl XL and the 2006 World Series have taken place in downtown generating income for local businesses and spurring more growth.1 As a result new residents are moving into Detroit in the assortment of new lofts that are opening up while condemned buildings and homes are being razed to make land available for yet more development. An example of these trends is the Westin Book-Cadillac Hotel. In 2006 the Cleveland-based Ferchill Group began the $180 million redevelopment of the long vacant Book Cadlliac Hotel at the corner of Washington Blvd. and Michigan Avenue. The project which has been hailed by historic preservationists houses a 455 room Westin Hotel 67 high-end condominiums and two to three restaurants and some miscellaneous retail serving hotel and conference center guests. DTE headquarters features an urban oasis of parks walkways and a reflecting pool.2 In 2007 downtown Detroit was named among the best big city neighborhoods in which to retire by CNN Money Magazine editors.3 Demographics

As of the 2010 Census there were 5287 people in the district. The population density was 3671.5 people per square mile (1417.6/km). There were 4572 housing units. The racial makeup of the district was 63.6% Black 28.2% White 4.0% Asian 0.5% Native American 0.6% other races 3.0% two or more races and 3.3% Hispanic. Districts Bricktown Historic District Detroiter Bar in Bricktown.

Bricktown separates the Renaissance Center from Greektown.4 It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The area contains an eclectic mix of late 19th century architecture and early 20th century industrial buildings and warehouses. Bricktown is home to St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church the oldest standing church in Detroit and the Italian Renaissance style Wayne County Building (which was saved from demolition in the early 1980s). The Wayne County Courthouse which used to be located in the Wayne County Building was the place where Mae West was once a defendant on a charge of public indecency. The Bricktown area is now seeing resurgence with the creation of lofts and the addition of the Greektown casino. While it is small in area Bricktown is notable for its live music venues. Jacoby's German Biergarten (1904) the city's oldest surviving pub provides a small performance space for up & coming acts. Around the corner St. Andrew's Hall is a venue for nationally touring acts as is the Shelter in the basement of St. Andrew's. Broadway Avenue Historic District Main article: Broadway Avenue Historic District (Detroit Michigan) Campus Martius Main article: Campus Martius Park Bagley Memorial Fountain on Cadillac Square looking toward Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit.

Campus Martius is a historic district and central gathering place which contains parks the Woodward Fountain Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and a large traffic circle surrounded by commercial and residential high-rises including 1001 Woodward Avenue. Since the traffic circle's restoration and expansion it has emerged as a central gathering spot downtown with a main stage. Just down Woodward Avenue is another large circle and main gathering spot known as Grand Circus. Capital Park Historic District Main article: Capitol Park Historic District

Capital Park along with the Washington Boulevard Historic District are a part of the west necklace of downtown. Fort / Financial District

The Fort St. and Financial District area contains many historic structures including the Fort Street Presbyterian Church (1876). The Fort Shelby Hotel (1916) was restored in 2008. Many of the cities skyscrapers are found in this area including the Guardian Building a National Historic Landmark. The area has its own People Mover station. Grand Circus Park Historic District Main article: Grand Circus Park Historic District 1001 Woodward redeveloped into high-rise condominiums overlooking Campus Martius Park. The Elwood Bar and Grill is on the National Register of Historic Places and is within the Grand Circus Park Historic District.

Foxtown is a name used in Detroit for the Grand Circus Park Historic District with Kales Building Grand Park Centre The Fillmore Detroit Comerica Park and Ford Field located in it. It is named after the Fox Theatre a National Historic Landmark. Interstate 75 Grand River Avenue Woodward Avenue Interstate 375 Michigan Avenue/US 12 and Gratiot Avenue all pass through or close to Foxtown.5 The Detroit People Mover has a station in Foxtown on the south end of Grand Circus Park.4 The Detroit Opera House is located at Broadway and Grand Circus. The east necklace of downtown links Grand Circus and the stadium area to Greektown along Broadway. The east neckace contains a sub-district sometimes called the Harmonie Park District which has taken on the renowned legacy of Detroit's music from 1930s through the 1950s to the present.6 Near the Opera House and emanating from Grand Circus along the east necklace are other venues including the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts and the Gem Theatre and Century Club. The historic Harmonie Club and Harmonie Centre are located along Broadway. The Harmonie Park area ends near Gratiot and Randolph. The Detroit Athletic Club stands in view of center field at Comerica Park. Part of the east necklace the area contains architecturally notable buildings planned for renovation as high-rise residential condominiums such as the Gothic Revival Metropolitan Building at 33 John R St. The Hilton Garden Inn is also in the Harmonie Park area. Greektown Historic District Main article: Greektown Historic District Greektown in Detroit. Greektown is located less than half a mile (800 m) from the Renaissance Center in the downtown area. It combines with Bricktown to create a with Monroe Street at the center. The neighborhood is a popular restaurant and entertainment district having many restaurants that serve authentic Greek cuisine as well as one of the city's three casinos Greektown Casino. Certain buildings on Monroe Street are themed to resemble the Parthenon Pegasus and other forms of Greek architecture. Greek music is also played on Monroe Street throughout the day. Well known restaurants include The Laikon Cafe Cyprus Taverna Pegasus Taverna and Pizza Papalis. St. Mary Roman Catholic Church founded by German immigrants is located in the heart of the district. The Second Baptist Church once served as "station" for the Underground Railroad. The Detroit People Mover has a station at the Greektown Casino on Beaubien Street between Monroe Street and Lafayette Boulevard. The Greektown Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.4 Jefferson Avenue Jefferson Avenue runs parallel to the International Riverfront which contains the Renaissance Center Cobo Center a cruise ship terminal and dock residential high rises and a prominade of parks and marinas extending to Belle Isle. The towering Riverfront Condominiums are among the high-rise residential areas along the riverfront. The University of Detroit Mercy College of Law is across from the Renaissance Center along Jefferson Avenue. The People Mover serves the Renaissance Center and the Cobo Center along the riverfront. Park Avenue Historic District Main article: Park Avenue Historic District (Detroit Michigan) Washington Boulevard Historic District Main article: Washington Boulevard Historic District The Washington Boulevard Historic District is located in downtown Detroit along Washington Boulevard between State and Clifford streets. It includes the Book-Cadillac Hotel the Book Tower the Industrial-Stevens Apartments and Washington Square (Trolley Plaza) among other architecturally significant buildings.4 Washington Boulevard and Capitol Park Historic District are part of the west necklace of downtown. Government and infrastructure The city of Detroit offices are located in the Coleman Young Municipal Building. The Guardian Building serves as headquarters for Wayne County. Detroit Fire Department has its headquarters in Downtown Detroit.7 The Detroit Police Department has its headquarters in Downtown Detroit.8 The Central District patrol division of the police department serves Downtown Detroit.9 Economy The Renaissance Center has the headquarters of General Motors According to a collaborative report released by the Brookings Institution Social Compact and the University of Michigan on October 26 2006 downtown Detroit is home to 6500 residents and hosts 80500 downtown workers which makes up 21% of Detroit city's total employment. Downtown offers a number of residential high rises including Riverfront Towers.1011 General Motors has its headquarters in the Renaissance Center. Compuware has its headquarters in the Compuware World Headquarters building by Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit.12 Compuware moved its headquarters and 4000 employees to Downtown Detroit in 2003.13 DTE Energy has its headquarters in the DTE Energy Headquarters.14 Little Caesars and Olympia Entertainment have their headquarters in the Fox Theatre.1516 Ernst & Young has offices in One Kennedy Square on Campus Martius Park. Quicken Loans is headquartered in the Compuware World Headquarters building and is moving into other nearby sites. Pricewaterhouse Coopers has offices in a building across from Ford Field. Comerica Bank has offices in the Comerica Tower in Downtown; at one time Comerica's headquarters were in the tower.17 In 2007 Comerica announced that it would move its headquarters to the Comerica Bank Tower in downtown Dallas Texas in 2007 but maintain its presence in Michigan. The bank's lease on Comerica Tower at Detroit Center runs through 2012.18 KPMG has its Detroit offices in 150 West Jefferson.19 Diplomatic missions Two consulates are located in the Renaissance Center; the Consulate-General of Japan is located on the 16th Floor of the 400 Tower20 and the Consulate-General of Canada in Detroit is located in Suite 1100 of the 600 Tower.21 The Consulate of Italy in Detroit is located in Suite 1840 in the Buhl Building.22 The Consulate of Mexico in Detroit is located in Suite 830 in the Penobscot Building.23 Transportation Detroit People Mover The Detroit Greyhound Lines station is directly west of Downtown along the John C. Lodge Freeway.24 The Detroit Department of Transportation system provides mass-transit by bus. The Detroit People Mover a 2.9-mile (4.7 km) automated people mover system operates on a single-track one-way loop through the downtown area. Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation has its headquarters in the Buhl Building in Downtown Detroit.25 Education Skillman Branch (formerly the Downtown Branch) of the Detroit Public Library Primary and secondary schools The area is zoned to Detroit Public Schools. Some residents are zoned to Burton K-8 for elementary school while others are zoned to Chrysler Elementary School.26 Some residents are zoned to Burton K-8 for middle school while others are zoned to Duffield Middle School.27 All residents are zoned to Martin Luther King High School.28 Prior to its closure Murray-Wright High School served Downtown Detroit.29 At one point in the 2000s a portion of Downtown was served by Dewey PK-8 for elementary school while a portion was served by Chrysler Elementary.30 At one point in the 2000s a portion of Downtown was served by Dewey PK-8 for middle school while another section was served by Miller 6-9 for middle school.31 Colleges and universities Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) has its headquarters in Downtown Detroit.32 The Downtown Campus of the district is located adjacent to Downtown Detroit and adjacent to the WCCCD headquarters.33 Wayne State University is north of downtown. Public libraries Detroit Public Library operates the Rose and Robert Skillman Branch Library at 121 Gratiot. The branch first opened as the Downtown Library on January 4 1932. Skillman received its current name after the Skillman Foundation donated to the library system.34 Gallery Ice skaters in Campus Martius Park References Detroit Free Press (2006-11-06) July 4 2007 Detroit News Downtown Detroit Partnership Bigda Carolyn Erin Chambers Lawrence Lanahan Joe Light Sarah Max and Jennifer Merritt.Detroit Best place to retire: Downtown. CNN Money Magazine. Retrieved on October 22 2007. a b c d Cityscape Detroit - neighborhoods. Retrieved on August 23 2009. Fox Town Map Harmonie Park District.Retrieved on August 23 2009. "Fire Department." City of Detroit. Retrieved on November 2 2009. "Police Department." City of Detroit. Retrieved on November 2 2009. "Central District Location." Detroit Police Department. Retrieved on November 2 2009. 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"Proposed Middle School Attendance Area Boundaries 3/27/02." Retrieved on November 13 2009. Homepage. Wayne County Community College District. Retrieved on November 11 2009. "Downtown Campus." Wayne County Community College District. Retrieved on November 11 2009. "Skillman Branch Library." Detroit Public Library. Retrieved on April 19 2009. 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