Fifth Third Center's new owner says upgrades are in the cards

The new owner of a prominent Capitol Square office tower says he wants it to be a leader in the resurgence of downtown’s austere office giants. 

Birmingham, Michigan-based ValStone Partners hasn’t said much since it acquired the $46.9 million loan to the Fifth Third Center at 21 E. State St. early this year. But that could change next year as the company looks to reposition the 330,840-square-foot tower for the future, said director Brian McAlpine.

The tower is a “compelling opportunity,” and…