Greektown Plans Not Good News for Some As reported by the Detroit Free Press: "Greektown Casino's proposal to stay in its temporary location doesn't sit well with Darlene Williamson or hundreds of other low-income residents of Parkwycke Towers Apartments, which will be bulldozed early next year to make way for a 3,500-space parking garage.
"Williamson, 51, said she isn't against the casino or progress, but she receives government housing assistance and doesn't have a nest egg to pay for moving. "Residents have been asked to leave by Dec. 29 but have not been given assurances they will receive money to put down on other apartments. Greektown Casino has pledged to pay their moving costs. "Greektown Casino announced its plan last week to preserve its $275-million investment in the temporary casino at Lafayette and St. Antoine and spend $175 million more to add a hotel and parking garage in the district. "…Greektown is still negotiating with the City of Detroit to buy its parking lot at Monroe and St. Antoine and doesn't yet have a deal with Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral to lease its parking lot at Monroe and I-375 to build its hotel tower. "…Staying in Greektown also helps other businesses in the district, many of them restaurants that benefit from $6 million in complimentary meal tickets from the casino each year. The area is one of the most vibrant in the city, featuring more than 20 restaurants, and bakeries and shops. The pedestrian-friendly strip attracts large crowds on weekends. "…Greektown merchants had mixed feelings about the casino putting down roots after five years in its temporary location…"
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