15 E. Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202 - Elegant Park Shelton Condo ($214,900)

Elegant Park Shelton top floor corner unit with spectacular views of the downtown Detroit skyline and beyond. Home features exotic hardwood floors throughout, custom window treatments, faux fireplace and tons of natural light. Building has 24hr doorman, fitness center, rooftop deck with community room. Association fees include water, heating, cooling and electricity.

Listed for sale at $214,900
1 bathroom, 1,126 sq ft

MLS# 28157333

Austin Black II - Listing Agent

Max Broock Realtors

313.550.2307

austin@austinb2.com

www.austinb2.com

Countdown to the opening of the Westin Book Cadillac

After two years of construction, renovations at the Westin Book Cadillac are coming to an end and will soon be bustling with hotel guest, events and residents.

The Detroit Athletic Club and Urban Land Institute hosted their annual downtown Detroit walking tour Tuesday, September 16. Featured on the tour were various sculptures downtown and the Westin Book Cadillac.

Below is one of the historic ballrooms that has been restored.

A soft opening of the Westin is planned for October 1 with the grand opening scheduled for later in the month.

Sad and historic day in Detroit's history

September 4, 2008 will forever be known as a historic day in Detroit's political landscape.  The youngest mayor in the city's history resigned from office after an 8-month scandal that rocked city government and led the headlines daily. Although it seems the debacle is coming to an end, this is by no means is a time for celebration.

Mayor Kilpatrick was the youngest mayor elected in the city's history in 2001. When he entered office, he promised "revolutionary" changes to the city. Some of the Mayor's accomplishments include the RiverWalk, the Westin Book Cadillac hotel and condominiums, new residential developments throughout the city and property tax relief for Detroit's neighborhoods. 

As a Detroit resident and advocate of the city's revitalization, I supported the Mayor's vision and recognized his accomplishments. At the same time the events that have unfolded this year have been a major distraction and damaging to the city. Closure is necessary for us as a city, region and state to move forward.

Mayor Kilpatrick cannot blame anyone but himself for the situation he is in today.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mayor Kilpatrick, Christine Beatty, their families and the city of Detroit.  

Detroit's Motto: "Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus" – "We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes"