After being contacted my multiple urban development and architecture students I have decided to establish and urban development commission. I have made Jordan Twardy the director of Urban Development and he is currently working to render the MCS and the surrounding community into an interactive 3D environment. The purpose of which is to illustrate exactly how the MCS may look once rehabilitated and to digitally test any ideas. If you have skills in this area and would like to be of assistance feel free to contact Jordan at jdtwardy@gmail.com.
MCS Concert Project
we are interested in putting together a concert in front of the Michigan Central Station this coming summer. This is a massive undertaking and we cannot do it alone. If you have any connections in the music industry or would like to help please let me know at JcMohyi@Gmail.com.
MCS Book Project
Many supporters have suggested that we put together a book about the Michigan Central Station as a way to generate revenue for the Michigan Central Station Preservation Society. The book will have a comprehensive history of the MCS along with any other ideas we may come up with. Additionally, we decided that it would be a great idea to allow local artists and photographers to donate content in exchange for free publicity. There is limited room available in the book so only the best of the best will make the cut, but we can put together an extended online version as well. If your are an artist, photographer, historian, writer, or just want to help put the book together please contact me at JcMohyi@Gmail.com.
Below is a list of goals that the Michigan Central Station Preservation Society is working toward. As a disclaimer I want to emphasize that the goals and opinions of the Michigan Central Station Preservation Society do not necessarily reflect those of the owner. For clarification of the owners intentions, if you are a member of the press, please contact the Ambassador Bridge Companies public relations division.
1) Fencing: As most of you probably already know, the existing razor wire fencing has its weaknesses when it comes to protecting the MCS perimeter. Additionally, it takes away aesthetically from the building. After some research and interviews with contractors we believe that replacing the existing fence with Ameristar’s Montage II Invincible fence would be ideal for the station. Securing the perimeter will then allow us to move onto the projects below.
Projected Cost: $120,000
2) Lighting/power: At night the MCS is comparable to a behemoth black hole over the city of Detroit. Some accent lighting would be a great way to both increase security around the building and significantly enhance the presents of the MCS at night.
The company we are considering at the moment is the same one that did the accent lighting for the Detroit Institute of Arts. Bronze Light has a great selection of LED accent lights which would be perfect for the job.
Projected Cost: $15,000
3) Flooding: Over the years water has flooded the two lower basements of the MCS. We are not sure if there is a broken city water pipe or if it is simply the natural buildup over time. Once we can tap into a power source which would allow for permanent pumps to be operated then this issue can addressed. Though it is likely the water may be deemed hazardous requiring the contents to be specially disposed of.
Projected Cost: $2,500
4) Glass Replacement: Eventually we hope to remove the existing broken glass and replace it with an acrylic glass known as Lexan. Lexan is 250 times stronger than regular glass and will ensure the integrity of the stations inner perimeter. We want to begin with the bottom portion of the building and then work our way up. There is also the possibility that we will be able to replace the metal roofing installed in WWII to its original glass design.
Projected Cost: (Unavailable)
5) MCS Tours/Events: Once the new Fence is installed we can seriously explore hosting tours and events at the MCS. This would make is so all you photographers and urban explorers do not have to risk impaling yourselves on the new fence. Make sure to sign-up on the mailing list and to check back periodically for updates.
How Can I Help?
We have made tremendous progress with the MCS and would like to maintain the momentum we have generated. Please consider making a contribution to the Michigan Central Station Preservation Society via the link to the left of the page or by sending a check to our temporary mailbox at:
2649 Cove Lane
West Bloomfield, MI 48323