Quote Originally Posted by DetroitDad View Post
What is really interesting is what happens to all those big flat roofs after a few Michigan Winters, when these buildings outlive their couple decades [[or less) of design life and the store either moves to a bigger box, or goes out of business.

It is a strong statement that the old Downtown Detroit Kresge, long past it's original use, and long vacant, at least still has possibility for reuse and redevelopment. Now THAT is sustainability.
Well, with 9 floors, you have to figure that it takes time for the leaks to get to the bottom floor.
By that time, you have a lot of material available to soak up the leaks.
Presto! Instant Sustainability!
What about the other 7 floors? TBA?