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8 articles from the MARK Z team on community development across Metro Detroit.

The Renaissance Center Redevelopment in Detroit: What the $2.2 Billion Plan Means for the City and Metro Detroit
September 21, 2026
The Renaissance Center Redevelopment in Detroit: What the $2.2 Billion Plan Means for the City and Metro Detroit

GM and Bedrock are proposing a $2.2 billion redevelopment of Detroit's Renaissance Center, including partial demolition, nearly 1,

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Troy Approves New Condo Project Near Long Lake & John R — What to Know
September 12, 2026
Troy Approves New Condo Project Near Long Lake & John R — What to Know

The Troy Planning Commission unanimously approved preliminary site plans for the Emery Site Condominium, a six-unit project near J

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Detroit's New Chief of Economic Development: What Olga Stella's Appointment Means for the City's Future
September 10, 2026
Detroit's New Chief of Economic Development: What Olga Stella's Appointment Means for the City's Future

Mayor Sheffield has appointed Olga Stella as Detroit's Chief of Economic Development, signaling a clear focus on workforce develop

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From Prison Site to Meijer Supercenter: The Transformation of Plymouth Township's Former House of Corrections
September 02, 2026
From Prison Site to Meijer Supercenter: The Transformation of Plymouth Township's Former House of Corrections

The former Detroit House of Corrections site in Plymouth Township is becoming Meijer's 130th Michigan store. Here's the full story

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A $25 Million Transit Upgrade Is Coming to Gratiot Avenue — What It Means for Detroit and Macomb County
August 26, 2026
A $25 Million Transit Upgrade Is Coming to Gratiot Avenue — What It Means for Detroit and Macomb County

SMART just secured a $25 million federal grant to overhaul 23 miles of the Gratiot Avenue transit corridor from Detroit to 23 Mile

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Inside the $200M AlumniFi Field Project: What Southwest Detroit's New Stadium District Means for the Neighborhood
August 25, 2026
Inside the $200M AlumniFi Field Project: What Southwest Detroit's New Stadium District Means for the Neighborhood

Detroit City FC's new $200 million AlumniFi Field project broke ground in southwest Detroit with 76 affordable housing units, 1,03

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