Last-ditch attempt to preserve Ilitch-owned building in Detroit's former Chinatown
Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero is making a last-minute effort to delay the demolition of a building owned by an Ilitch-linked entity in Detroit's former Chinatown. The dilapidated building, located near Little Caesars Arena, has a partially collapsed roof and has been marked for demolition since 2008. Santiago-Romero is seeking answers as to why the billionaire owners allowed the property to remain blighted for years. She hopes to either save the building or find a buyer who will restore it. The demolition is scheduled to begin on Monday, but Santiago-Romero is requesting an emergency delay.