Just a few months ago, General Motors confirmed that it’ll be moving its global headquarters from the Renaissance Center to Hudson’s Detroit. While this transition is currently expected to take place in 2025, this begs the question, what will become of the RenCen following The General’s departure? Well, GM CEO and Chair Mary Barra doesn’t quite have the answer just yet.
According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, Barra commented that General Motors is committed to finding a good use for the Renaissance Center as the Detroit-based automaker prepares to make the changeover to Hudson’s Detroit. However, GM hasn’t ruled out any avenues for now, including a full-blown demolition.
“Yeah, we’re first looking at what can be done and what would be the appropriate use for the business,” Barra remarked when asked about the possibility of demolishing the RenCen. “We’ve got a year to do that so that’s where we’re focused. We’ll look at what’s the best use for that building or that property. We’re committed to doing the right thing. It’s such prime real estate. I’m sure we’re going to come up with a good solution.”
It’s worth noting that General Motors has occupied the Renaissance Center for roughly 28 years.
As a reminder, The General likely elected to move from the RenCen for a number of reasons, including a general need for downsizing. Following the transition to remote work during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, fewer workers were physically present at GM’s HQ, which in turn resulted in empty rooms throughout the building. While Barra recently strongly urged hybrid workers to return to their physical desks at least three times a week, General Motors simply doesn’t have the same need for space as it once did.
Moving forward, the Detroit-based automaker will reportedly take up the top two floors at Hudson’s Detroit, in addition to space on the street level floor to showcase GM vehicles and host community events.
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