DETROIT-Efforts to re-develop the Detroit Riverfront are moving forward with the announcement of a president and CEO of the non-profit agency that is leading the effort. And, a key land deal in the plan should happen next month.

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has appointed Faye Alexander Nelson as president and CEO. Nelson had been VP, governmental affairs for Wayne State University since 1996.

Meanwhile, the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority says it plans to complete a deal with General Motors next month to buy land for a two-story port terminal, along the Detroit River. The 30,000-sf complex would include port offices, public viewing area and customs facilities to process cruise ship passengers.

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