Two towers at Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center would be razed and the complex converted to a mix of housing and offices under an ambitious $1.6 billion plan announced Monday. The complex, which next year will lose the headquarters of owner General Motors Co.

The proposal calls for preserving Detroit's skyline, right-sizing the complex's footprint and connecting the site to "the heart of downtown."

Plans have been confirmed for what will happen to the five Renaissance Center towers after General Motors moves its headquarters to Hudson's Detroit.

General Motors and real estate firm Bedrock announced on Monday a development plan that would permanently alter the Renaissance Center.

Bedrock and General Motors Co. today announced a conceptual plan to redevelop the Renaissance Center and 27 acres along the Detroit riverfront. The plan preserves the essence of Detroit’s […]

A plan backed by General Motors and developer Bedrock would see two downtown Detroit Renaissance Center towers taken down.

The plan would reduce office space and redevelop the remaining three towers into hospitality and housing - leaving most of the skyline intact, while adding a large public space on the riverfront.