This Week in Michigan Real Estate History: May 14 – May 20, 2018
On May 17, 1996, General Motors purchased the iconic Renaissance Center (the “RenCen”) in order to relocate its World Headquarters. The RenCen is located on the Detroit River, in downtown Detroit. The RenCen was developed in the early 1970s by Henry Ford II, the eldest grandson of Henry Ford.
Prior to the purchase of the RenCen, General Motors headquarters was located at the “General Motors Building,” which was located in the New Center area of Detroit, Michigan. The former General Motors Building is now known as Cadillac Place and is occupied by various agencies of the State of Michigan.
David Nykanen has over 22 years experience as a real estate lawyer. He is the former Chair of the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Dave has represented property owners of virtually every type, including retail, multi-family, industrial, office, hotel, and high-end residential.
