General Motors' decision to leave Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center (RenCen) has sparked debate about the building's future and the city's ongoing revival. Originally envisioned in the 1970s as a symbol of Detroit's rebirth, the RenCen became GM's headquarters in 1996 after a $500 million renovation. However, shifting workplace trends and declining office demand led GM to announce its move to the Hudson's Detroit development—a $1.4 billion mixed-use project in downtown. The relocation raises questions about the RenCen's fate, as GM and Bedrock Detroit propose a $1.6 billion redevelopment plan. The controversial proposal includes partial demolition, residential conversions, and public funding...