RenCen redevelopment

Asked whether committee members signed NDAs with the developer and, in the hearing, questioned whether financial analysis should be updated for the new nonprofit structure before any $300 million recommendation.

District 7 resident and yacht club member who called the project a positive destination for the city.

Co-CEO of Joe Louis Southern Kitchen who praised his Bedrock partnership downtown and urged a yes vote.

Detroit Regional Chamber policy director who backed the project, citing parkland, housing units, jobs and the NAC process.

Visit Detroit CEO who said the NAC overwhelmingly supported a robust CBA package and called the transformation a generational opportunity.

Dexter-Linwood Community Association president voiced community support for the project.

Son of Joe Louis who expressed personal trust in Dan Gilbert and Bedrock and asked the council to support the project.

Opposed the project, saying the towers should stay and be reused, and that the public hasn't had meaningful input.

Developer who argued the $300 million is forgone revenue, not money spent, and urged support for the project.

Jefferson resident who enthusiastically supported the project, citing jobs and the nonprofit structure.

Developer and investor who called the Bedrock contribution greater than the Ilitches' for Little Caesars Arena and urged approval.

Downtown Detroit Partnership chief community impact officer voiced support and praised the engagement hub.

Emerging developer who said the plan moves the waterfront forward and spreads growth citywide.

Developer who cited DEGC diligence and Bedrock's 15-year commitment in voicing strong support.

Lafayette Park resident who warned an empty RenCen would be blight and noted tax revenue would rise from under $700,000 to $10 million a year.

Endorsed the Gilbert redevelopment and urged the council to embrace progress.

Former economic developer strongly endorsed the RenCen redevelopment and demolition of the towers, urging swift approval.