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Detroit Casino's Neighbors Air Concerns14 March 2003DETROIT, Michigan – As reported by the Detroit News: "Greektown Casino's future neighbors have concerns about the plan for its permanent location, including highway access and a proposed 29-story hotel complex. "Greektown's plan under a deal reached last year with the city includes a 400-room hotel, 100,000 square feet of gambling space, a 1,500-seat theater, conference space, more restaurants and a 10-story parking garage. Another 400 hotel rooms could be added depending on demand. "…The 12-member Entertainment District Association says it welcomes Greektown, but has concerns. "...Among the greatest is traffic. Greektown's 75,000 square feet of current gambling space already attracts more than 12,000 people daily. "…And in a March 6 letter to Detroit's City Planning Commission, Ford Field General Manager Joan LeMahieu took issue with the 29-story hotel tower…" |