“the power of place—the power of ordinary urban landscapes to nurture citizens’ public memory,...
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“The power of place—the power of ordinary urban landscapes to nurture citizens’ public memory, to
encompass shared time in the form of shared territory—remains untapped for most working
people’s neighborhoods in most American cities, and for most ethnic history and most women’s history. The sense of civic identity that shared
history can convey is missing.”
–Delores Hayden, The Power of Place
1920
Restaurants & Cafés
Grocery Stores
Barber Shops
Hotels`
Confectioners &Bakers
Clothing, Drug Stores, Billiards, Soft Drinks, and More…
Benefits of Old Greektown
Serves the Public By…
• Highlighting the Historical Significance of the Area in the Public Memory
• Accurately Establishing a Distinct Sense of Place
The
Convenience of Old Greektown
The
The station will be located in the heart of
Old Greektown, and in the midst of robust
business development.
Navigating Old Greektown
• is distinct and different from other stations in the area
• connects accurately with the immediate surroundings
• will resonate with current businesses and the area’s
historical character
Easily
The Name…