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Cobo plan hinges on Ilitches; City needs renegotiated lease of Joe Louis Arena - 8/25/08 - By Bill Shea / Crain's Detroit Business

Ambitious plan takes flight to develop land near Metro Airport, Willow Run; 64,000 jobs expected to land in region - 8/25/08 - aerotropolis would have clusters of aviation-based businesses and industries closest to the airports - and industrial parks, retail, entertainment and residential farther out - By Bill Shea / Crain's Detroit Business

Cobo expansion waits for financial, legal issues - 8/24/08 - by John Gallagher and Zachary Gorchow / Detroit Free Press

Ex-Pontchartrain not a Sheraton; new affiliation to come this week - 8/18/08 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Cobo plan's future murky; Wayne, Macomb leaders appear to back $90M upgrade, but Oakland officials feel left out. - 6/30/08 - by Darren A. Nichols / The Detroit News

Restoring the glory:  Spicing up Fort Shelby; New York artist helps restore ballroom ceiling as former Detroit hotel takes shape - 6/12/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Renovation balances old with new; 77-year-old Dearborn Inn's $5.5M makeover is certain to keep it competitive, official says. - 5/19/08 - by Tanveer Ali / The Detroit News

Detroit officials suggest scaled-down Cobo plan; $100-million expansion a stopgap - 5/09/08 - by Naomi R. Patton / Detroit Free Press

Beaumont aid might spur Cobo expansion; OK on projects may win over Patterson - 4/30/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Inside the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel: A return to elegance; Once a ruin, Detroit landmark set to open this fall is already generating buzz, lots of business - 4/22/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

'Iron Chef 'will open restaurant in new Westin Book Cadillac - 4/22/08 - by Sylvia Rector / Detroit Free Press

Book Cadillac lands 'Iron Chef'; Rising Food Network star Michael Symon to announce eatery for renovated hotel today. - 4/22/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Fort Shelby coming, too - 4/22/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

'Iron Chef' Symon plans restaurant for restored Book Cadillac - 4/21/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Plan for old Kmart HQ hits key stage - 4/12/08 - by Gina Damron / Detroit Free Press

DDA approves $2M loan for Book Cadillac project - 3/24/08 - Crain's Detroit Business

More time, money for Detroit projects; Book-Cadillac, Bettis to benefit - 3/19/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Southfield Hotel sale gets new deadline after 2nd delay - 3/20/08 -  by Carol Marshall / Oakland Business Review

Rise in occupancy rate fuels area hotel building boom - 3/09/08 - By Jonathan Eppley / Crain's Detroit Business

(Milford) DDA signs agreement for downtown property - 3/06/08 - By Aileen Wingblad / Observer & Eccentric

Ficano says Cobo deal needed by end of year - 2/28/08 - by Darren A. Nichols / The Detroit News [related content]

Wayne briefs - Countywide: Speech to target Cobo plans - 2/27/08 - The Detroit News  [related content]

Papas pumping millions into Atheneum, 1001 Woodward - 2/24/08 - By Robert Ankeny / Crain's Detroit Business

The 'W' coming to Birmingham? - 2/24/08 - by Jay M. Grossman / Detroit Free Press

Cobo summit meeting called ‘great first step,’ but concerns remain - 2/24/08 - By Robert Ankeny and and Chad Halcom / Crain's Detroit Business   [related content]

Leaders revive hopes for Cobo; money still a problem; Patterson joins in talks - 2/23/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press  [related content]

Shift gears to end Cobo Center expansion mess; Studying successful collaborations could advance plans - 2/22/08 - by Tom Walsh / Detroit Free Press 

Commissioners: Counties benefit from bigger Cobo Center - 2/22/08 - by Tim Greimel and Mike Rogers / Detroit Free Press  [related content]

Kilpatrick balks at Ficano's Cobo renovation plan - 2/15/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press [related content]

Patterson criticizes Cobo plan; In Thursday address, Oakland executive says financial contributions would not benefit county. - 2/8/08 - by Catherine Jun and Mark Hicks / The Detroit News  [related content]

Book Cadillac taking shape - 2/8/08 - 2/8/08 - The Detroit News

Book-Cadillac: Ferchill Pins October as $180M Opening Date - 1/30/08 - by Robert Carr / GlobeSt.com

City growth should go on, leaders say; Metro business, political officials look past scandal - 1/25/08 - by John Gallagher and Kathleen Gray / Detroit Free Press

Granholm backs Cobo expansion; State would provide help for $595M upgrade of center pitched by Ficano; hurdles remain. - 1/18/08 - by Robert Snell / The Detroit News

Granholm: State will help fund expansion of Cobo Center - 1/17/08 - By Daniel Duggan and Robert Ankeny / Crain's Detroit Business

Plan to pay for Cobo growth to be aired - 1/17/08 - by John Gallagher and Chris Christoff / Detroit Free Press

Ficano to unveil $590 million Cobo Center renovation plan - 1/17/08 - AP/The Oakland Press

Ficano pushes Cobo plan today at press conference - 1/17/08 - by Robert Snell / The Detroit News

Cobo Center plan ripped; Ficano's expansion pitch 'riddled' with uncertainties, Oakland County counterpart says. - 1/17/08 - by Mark Hicks / The Detroit News

Granholm to support Ficano's smaller Cobo expansion plan; Proposal would add 120,000 square feet to center - 1/15/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Ficano scales down Cobo plan; Wayne County executive will offer $323M proposal to add 120,000 square feet, accommodate auto show. - 1/15/08 - by Robert Snell / The Detroit News

Cobo may be tax-free zone; State may give $150M for expansion - 1/14/08 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

HOTELS: Work to be done in March - 1/13/08 - Detroit Free Press  [Radisson Hotels & Resorts web site]

Smaller plan is big for Cobo; Ficano, Kilpatrick call it saving grace - 1/12/08 - by Tom Walsh / Detroit Free Press

Romulus casino plan rejected; Indian tribe may still pursue gambling/hotel complex despite federal government's ruling. - 1/11/08 - by Robert Snell / The Detroit News

Lodgian Can't Find Buyers; Will Sell Individual Hotels - 1/09/08 - by Mark Heschmeyer / CoStar Group

As Detroit project arises, others falter - 1/08/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Oakland still building; Bustling commercial construction defies struggles of wider economy - 1/06/08 - by Carol Hopkins / The Oakland Press

Progress Report: $82 million Fort Shelby construction on schedule, on budget - 12/18/07 - by Kelli B. Kavanaugh / Model D

Hopes rise high for Detroit hotels - 12/14/07 - by Louis Aguilar and Robert Snell / The Detroit News

Development News: Progress Report: Significant milestones met in construction of Book Cadillac - 12/11/07 - Model D

MotorCity Casino puts finishing touches on hotel - 11/27/07 - by Susan R. Pollack / The Detroit News

MotorCity revs up for hotel opening - 11/27/07 - by Santiago Esparza / The Detroit News

MotorCity's new hotel lights up skyline - 11/21/07 - by Susan R. Pollack / The Detroit News

MotorCity Casino Hotel to open Nov. 28 - 11/08/07 - By Robert Ankeny / Crain's Detroit Business

DETROIT'S NEW INN CROWD: Hotel Pontchartrain is upgraded to a Sheraton - 11/03/07 - by John Gallagher/ Detroit Free Press

Work starts on $150M complex - 11/02/07 - 150,000-square-foot convention center, hotels, retail space and a medical facility - by Edward L. Cardenas / The Detroit News

With $35M in revamps, Ponchartrain reopens as Sheraton - 10/30/07 - Model D

MotorCity: Room to compete? Newest casino to rely on local appeal to draw hotel guests - 10/29/07 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Dome bids down to five - 10/27/07 - by Kaniqua Daniel Smothers / The Oakland Press

EDITORIAL: Don't let petty politics hinder Bloomfield Park development - 10/27/07 - The Oakland Press

Hotels in Metro Detroit add millions in upgrades - 10/26/07 - by Joel J. Smith / The Detroit News [Detroit hotels]

MotorCity's big opening is postponed - 10/25/07 - Detroit Free Press

MotorCity delays opening of hotel expansion up to 4 weeks 10/24/07 - By Jonathan Eppley and Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Stuart Frankel bids on Silverdome site - 10/24/07 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Courtyard Marriott completes $5.7M in improvements, just $100,000 of work left to go - 10/23/07 - Model D

Banquet center planned for Shelby Township - 10/18/07 - Palazzo Grande Banquet and Event Center - By Leah Boyd / Crain's Detroit Business

Restoring the glory: Renovation of hotel unearths previous beauty - 10/10/07 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Crowne Plaza renovations in Auburn Hills nearly complete - 10/9/07 - by Bowdeya Tweh / Detroit Free Press [Crowne Plaza Hotels web site]

Macomb County news briefs - SHELBY TOWNSHIP: Banquet center to be completed by May - 10/9/07 - Detroit Free Press

Detroit Marriott in midst of $13M room renovation - 10/8/07 - Crain's Detroit Business [Marriott web site]

Oakland briefs: Bloomfield Park site plan approved - 10/4/07 -  The Detroit News

MGM's grand opening; Detroit rolls out red carpet for first hotel-casino - 10/3/07 - by Joel J. Smith / The Detroit News

Macomb Country briefs - Shelby Township:  Hearing on new hotel scheduled for Sept. 12 - 9/04/07 - The Detroit News

Polishing a landmark - 8/27/07 - Belle Isle Casino now used for events and meetings - By Bill Shea / Crain's Detroit Business