A $500 million contrive is adding ...

A $500 million contrive is adding new features to the intricate web that is now the headquarters of General Motors

A $500 million shoot forward is reshaping Detroit's five-building Renaissance Center compounded now owned by General Motors Corp.

The contrive is intended to help Renaissance Center fulfill its original aim of serving as a catalyst for the revival of downtown Detroit. And nearly a quarter centenary after its completion, other nearby schemes planned or under construction should help to provide a critical mass that is more equal to the task. These include just discovered baseball and ...