Detroit Renaissance Records

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The City of Detroit had difficulty rebuilding after the riots of 1967, as its population dwindled,
along with available capital and a supply of suitable housing, which suffered from neglect and
abandonment. The Detroit Renaissance, a non-profit organization of business and community
leaders, was formed in 1970 by the chief executives of the region's most influential employers to focus on the re-development of Detroit. Promoting urban renewal, this Southeast Michigan
business roundtable created a series of programs helping to support virtually every major
development project in Detroit, playing a major role in coordinating their funding. During the
2000's, the organization evolved and expanded its focus on regional issues while continuing its support for Detroit's redevelopment. In 2009 the roundtable was united with others across
Michigan to form the group, Business Leaders for Michigan.

This collection predominantly contains newspaper clippings on projects and topics related to
urban renewal, riverfront development, and living in Detroit during the years of 1974-1993. A
portion of Detroit Renaissance projects contained in this collection are: Detroit Strategic Plan,
Harmonie Park, Renaissance Center, Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit PeopleMover, and the Cobo Hall Expansion.

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