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Mayor To Resign, (commercial real estate) Experts Disagree on Impact - 9/4/08 - by Robert Carr / GlobeSt.com

Wayne briefs: Canton Township - Preliminary approval given for Meijer store - 9/4/08 - Michigan Ave. near Morton Taylor - The Detroit News

GM condo project on slow track; Building on six acres is the third riverfront development to be delayed. - 9/3/08 - by Robert Snell / The Detroit News

Tour operator sets up shop in Compuware building - 9/2/08 - Model D

$4M final phase of Midtown Woodward Ave. streetscape improvements underway - 9/2/08 - Model D

Round-up: Doors open at Taste of Ethiopia, Peaches & Greens, People's Records new location; Another week, another slew of openings around town... - 9/2/08 - Model D

Cobo plan hinges on Ilitches; City needs renegotiated lease of Joe Louis Arena - 8/25/08 - By Bill Shea / Crain's Detroit Business

Kelly Services to expand in Troy - 8/25/08 - also, MEGA announces multiple tax credits for expansions and new developments around the state - By Amy Lane and Sherri Begin / Crain's Detroit Business

Ambitious plan takes flight to develop land near Metro Airport, Willow Run; 64,000 jobs expected to land in region - 8/25/08 - aerotropolis would have clusters of aviation-based businesses and industries closest to the airports - and industrial parks, retail, entertainment and residential farther out - By Bill Shea / Crain's Detroit Business

Region has advantages for being logistics hub - 8/25/08 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Designer Mohammad to open shop in west Dearborn - 8/25/08 - by Nancy Kaffer / Crain's Detroit Business

Cobo expansion waits for financial, legal issues - 8/24/08 - by John Gallagher and Zachary Gorchow / Detroit Free Press

Ex-Pontchartrain not a Sheraton; new affiliation to come this week - 8/18/08 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Next presentation on real estate development utilizing the Wayne County Land Bank/TURBO Program is August 5

Upscale Asian (restaurant) headed to Agave corner in Midtown - 7/29/08 - Model D

Residents begin moving into Studio One; Biggby Coffee, Starter's Bar & Grill heading there, too - 7/29/08 - Model D

Mayor's office still skeptical of plan to save Tiger Stadium - 7/28/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Metro Airport to drop runway plan; Agreement made to postpone project that would displace 3,500 residents, 50 businesses. - 7/23/08 - by Christine Ferretti / The Detroit News

Asian Village shuts down; Complex closes with growing debt, 9 liens; no word as to whether move will be permanent. - 7/22/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Asian Village falls prey to hard economic times - 7/22/08 - by Greta Guest, John Gallagher and Zlati Meyer / Detroit Free Press

Planners discuss Livonia Mall demolition Tuesday - 7/21/08 - The new shopping center is to be called "Livonia Market Place" - by Alex Lundberg / Detroit Free Press

WYANDOTTE:  Masonic Temple poised to become art center; Building could be used for studio space - 7/20/08 - by Zlati Meyer / Detroit Free Press

Greektown showdown; Plan to turn New Hellas into Italian restaurant lands in court - 7/14/08 - by Robert Snell / The Detroit News

Call to post: Race to open track enters home stretch - 7/13/08 - By Bill Shea / Crain's Detroit Business  [Pinnacle Race Course]

Cobo plan's future murky; Wayne, Macomb leaders appear to back $90M upgrade, but Oakland officials feel left out. - 6/30/08 - by Darren A. Nichols / The Detroit News

Livonia to draw line with Northville; Annexation vote to decide home of redevelopment - 6/30/08 - homes, retail and medical space proposed for former psychiatric hospital site  - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Deloitte Mulls Tower in $400M-Per-Year Plans - 6/18/08 - by Robert Carr / GlobeSt.com

Couple opens a Plymouth purse place - 6/15/08 - by Tony Bruscato / Observer & Eccentric

Economy a bitter dish for restaurants; State's eateries pinched as diners tighten belts - 6/14/08 - by Jennifer Youssef / The Detroit News

Tiger Stadium wins reprieve; Kilpatrick extends deadline to save landmark to August 1 - 6/13/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Restoring the glory:  Spicing up Fort Shelby; New York artist helps restore ballroom ceiling as former Detroit hotel takes shape - 6/12/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Plaza undergoing renovations - 6/12/08 - Canton Corners making room for three national retailers - by Tiffany L. Parks / Observer & Eccentric

Caesars Windsor puts all its chips into $430M expansion - 6/12/08 - by Susan R. Pollack and Susan Whitall / The Detroit News

Automation Alley office could open in Detroit - 6/10/08 - by Katherine Yung / Detroit Free Press

Trowbridge House of Coffee brings 'wow' factor to Jos. Campau - 6/10/08 - Model D

New Harmonie Park boutique features designer T's, accessories - 6/10/08 - Model D

Academy could alter Belle Isle; Maritime school at old boat club site should be debated - 6/09/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Changes woo buyers to riverfront housing; Bing revises project to add space, views - 6/03/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Inside Detroit takes over storefront below Lofts at Merchant Row downtown - 6/03/08 - Model D

Lincoln Park: Strip club owners to donate theater; Developers of Hustler Club may soon hand over downtown facility that shows adult films. - 6/02/08 - 1583 Fort may include retail and housing - by Tanveer Ali / The Detroit News

Michigan gets first taste of SONIC restaurants; Popular drive-in chain opens Southgate eatery, shifts to drive-throughs to compete in north. - 5/30/08 - by Neal Haldane / Special to The Detroit News

Demolition first step to mall's rebirth - 5/20/08 - by Nathan Hurst and Steve Pardo / The Detroit News

Renovation balances old with new; 77-year-old Dearborn Inn's $5.5M makeover is certain to keep it competitive, official says. - 5/19/08 - by Tanveer Ali / The Detroit News

Livonia Mall to close by month's end - 5/19/08 - by Nathan Hurst / The Detroit News

New downtown Northville wine store’s in-sync with customers - 5/17/08 - by Aleea Hibbelin / Detroit Free Press

Economic group to help pump up East Jefferson retail; Encouragement comes in form of financial aid - 5/16/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Kids' hospital to grow in Detroit; Outpatient center planned near DMC - 5/16/08 - by Patricia Anstett / Detroit Free Press

Detroit's Oddfellows building saved from demolition - 5/15/08 - by Oralandar Brand-Williams / The Detroit News

DMC plans $34-million pediatric center - 5/15/08 - by Patricia Anstett / Detroit Free Press

Economic developers talk up new projects - 5/14/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Canton Township considers Oakwood Healthcare facility - 5/13/08 - The Detroit News

Detroit officials suggest scaled-down Cobo plan; $100-million expansion a stopgap - 5/09/08 - by Naomi R. Patton / Detroit Free Press

Development deal reached on two historic Woodward buildings; Project would combine rental units with retail at corner of Grand River. - 5/09/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

GM buys its Detroit headquarters for $626 million - 5/08/08 - By David N. Goodman, Associated Press Writer / Crain's Detroit Business

Detroit approves renewal plan for two lower Woodward sites - 5/08/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

bd’s Mongolian Grill chain sold - 5/08/08 - By Nathan Skid /  Crain's Detroit Business

Bing gets loan to keep the Watermark afloat - 5/01/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Bikes for rent, new cafés draw people to water; Music, family fun, races also planned - 4/30/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Beaumont aid might spur Cobo expansion; OK on projects may win over Patterson - 4/30/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Last swing for saving part of Tiger Stadium - 4/27/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Jefferson retail aid pushed; Detroit, foundation propose grants - 4/25/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Tiger Stadium demolition deal OK'd; June 1 is deadline to raise money to save part of it - 4/23/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Inside the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel: A return to elegance; Once a ruin, Detroit landmark set to open this fall is already generating buzz, lots of business - 4/22/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

'Iron Chef 'will open restaurant in new Westin Book Cadillac - 4/22/08 - by Sylvia Rector / Detroit Free Press

Book Cadillac lands 'Iron Chef'; Rising Food Network star Michael Symon to announce eatery for renovated hotel today. - 4/22/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Fort Shelby coming, too - 4/22/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Plan takes shape for travel by light-rail; Stations would be along Woodward - 4/22/08 - by Zachary Gorchow / Detroit Free Press

Allen Park hopes to catch bouquet; Bridal Mile efforts brand downtown as wedding spot - 4/22/08 - by Tanveer Ali / The Detroit News

Rail proposal a 'first step'; $371M commuter train, which could carry 11,000 daily, would travel to downtown along Woodward. - 4/22/08 - by Mike Wilkinson / The Detroit News

'Iron Chef' Symon plans restaurant for restored Book Cadillac - 4/21/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Wayne Briefs - Canton Township: Oakwood presents new medical campus plan - 4/21/08 - The Detroit News

Is there new life for old Packard plant? Talks under way to transform historic, ravaged complex - 4/18/08 - by Bill McGraw / Detroit Free Press

Wayne briefs - Downriver: Group gets $2M to fix sites - 4/17/08 - The Detroit News

Wayne briefs - Countywide: $33M OK'd for race track - 4/16/08 - The Detroit News

Wayne briefs - Redford Twp.: Downtown projects begin - 4/16/08 - The Detroit News

Wayne Briefs - River Rouge: Decorative streetlights to be installed downtown - 4/14/08 - The Detroit News

1Q office vacancies mainly up; Class A space bucks trend, falls - 4/13/08 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Privatizing City Airport studied; Kilpatrick wants to turn over management, renovate City Airport and add longer runway - 4/12/08 - by Christine MacDonald / The Detroit News

Private groups push Detroit ahead; Strapped City Hall can't do it all - 4/06/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Groundbreaking Held For New Race Track - 4/04/08 - WDIV Detroit

New North Terminal designed to be eye-catching, user-friendly - 4/03/08 - by Nathan Hurst / The Detroit News

A music amphitheater may anchor Hart Plaza - 4/03/08 - Key to the plan is replacing the vacant Ford Auditorium - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Grand Prix returns to Belle Isle, more improvements in store - 4/01/08 - Model D

Studio 601 brings mixed-media gallery, entertainment venue downtown - 4/01/08 - Model D

Detroit Office, Inc. works to encourage suburban businesses to relocate downtown - 3/25/08 - Model D

Greening of Detroit expands Corktown offices, plans busy spring season - 3/25/08 - Model D

Asian fusion restaurant, Wasabi, headed to Park Shelton in Midtown - 3/25/08 - Model D

Speakers urge more green building, policy for a sustainable Detroit at Model D event - 3/25/08 - Model D

Renters now able to lease at 55 W. Canfield lofts in Midtown - 3/25/08 - Model D

Slow's Bar BQ purchases Midtown building for carry-out and catering customers - 3/25/08 - Model D

New Hellas restaurant closes after 107 years - 3/24/08 - by Zlati Meyer / Detroit Free Press

DDA approves $2M loan for Book Cadillac project - 3/24/08 - Crain's Detroit Business

More time, money for Detroit projects; Book-Cadillac, Bettis to benefit - 3/19/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Dunkin' Donuts to add more Michigan locations - 3/19/08 - Detroit Free Press

Henry Ford's genetics division to occupy 14,000 sf in TechTown - 3/18/08 - Model D

Capitol Park gains a new coffee shop, Urban Bean Co. - 3/18/08 - Model D

Grandmont Rosedale Dev. Corp. renovating new offices, move-in planned for May - 3/18/08 - Model D

D-Biz: In Lafayette Park, one plaza to serve them all - 3/18/08 - Model D

Roundup: Taking note of a few openings around the D - 3/18/08 - Model D

3rd Rice Bowl to open - 3/16/08 - Detroit Free Press

Airport expansion meeting gets hot; Hundreds show up with concerns - 3/12/08 - by Eric D. Lawrence / Detroit Free Press

Livonia mayor wants Sears' attention - 3/12/08 - by Zlati Meyer / Detroit Free Press

Wayne briefs - CANTON: Meijer looks to open 2nd store in township - 3/12/08 - Detroit Free Press

Hatch arts collective to put down roots in hometown Hamtramck - 3/11/08 - Model D

Shopping commences at Highland Park Aldi; two more locations in the works - 3/11/08 - Model D

New coffee shop, Cafe con Leche, now open in Mexicantown Mercado - 3/11/08 - Model D

D-Biz: Black Whole Collective blooms in Highland Park - 3/11/08 - Model D

Bozek's Meat and Groceries re-opens bigger and better after fire - 3/11/08 - Model D

Downriver city hitches name to bridal district - 3/11/08 - by Zlati Meyer / Detroit Free Press

Crain's Interactive Web List:  Largest Construction Projects - 3/10/08 - Crain's Detroit Business

Golden opportunity: Asian restaurant joins new shopping center - 3/09/08 - by Darrell Clem / Observer & Eccentric

Duo opens Mr. Appliance franchise - 3/09/08 - Detroit Free Press

Can avenue be fashionable again? Livernois merchants, city want revival - 3/09/08 - By Nancy Kaffer / Crain's Detroit Business

Proposed law would stop REIS bid for annexation by Livonia - 3/09/08 - By Chad Halcom / Crain's Detroit Business

Mix well, then sell: Developers find demand for blend of space - 3/09/08 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Rise in occupancy rate fuels area hotel building boom - 3/09/08 - By Jonathan Eppley / Crain's Detroit Business

Downtown Detroit needs more retail - 3/09/08 - By Robin Boyle and James Bieri / Crain's Detroit Business

Lakeshore Engineering Services renovates a former Ford factory - 3/09/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Airport seeks added runway; Plan is to cut through Romulus - 3/09/08 - by Gina Damron / Detroit Free Press

Development's scale debated; Plans for old psychiatric hospital site hit more snags - 3/08/08 - by Steve Pardo / The Detroit News

Celani decides not to invest in Greektown Casino - 3/07/08 - By Robert Ankeny / Crain's Detroit Business

Wayne briefs - Northville Twp.: Reps study annexation - 3/06/08 - The Detroit News

Back Alley Bikes opens The Hub, offering bike sales and service in Midtown - 3/04/08 - Model D

La Shish restaurant chain closes - 3/03/08 - Associated Press / Crain's Detroit Business

La Shish chain closes amid accusations against owner - 3/03/08 - by Francis X. Donnelly / The Detroit News

La Shish closes 11 metro eateries; Tax evasion charges, terrorism accusations haunted chain's owner - 3/03/08 - by David A. Shenfelter / Detroit Free Press

Fast lane to light rail; Private-sector money could cut years from process - 3/02/08 - By Bill Shea / Crain's Detroit Business

'Green' auto products plant opens in Detroit; Car wash, motor oil in pipeline - 3/02/08 - By Jay Greene / Crain's Detroit Business

Teams look north to fill downtown office space - 3/02/08 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Wayne County program gets projects built; Woodward Place to open next week - 2/29/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Plans in place at Lafayette Park; Retailer hopes grocery store is catalyst - 2/29/08 - by Maureen McDonald / Special to The Detroit News

Sterling Group Sells Five-Property Portfolio - 2/28/08 - by Robert Carr / GlobeSt.com

Livonia may be drawn into Northville Township row with developer - 2/28/08 - by Alex Lundberg / Observer & Eccentric

Group focuses on REIS development - 2/28/08 - by Pam Fleming / Observer & Eccentric

O&E plans to leave site, stay in Livonia - 2/28/08 - Observer & Eccentric

Communities, airport battle over fifth runway; Romulus gets support in its fight against proposal - 2/28/08 - by Christine Ferretti / The Detroit News

Ficano says Cobo deal needed by end of year - 2/28/08 - by Darren A. Nichols / The Detroit News [related content]

Olympia's operation of Masonic Temple spurs hope for Cass Park - 2/26/08 - Model D

Eastern Market to share master plan at Feb. 29 town hall session - 2/26/08 - Model D

Wayne briefs - Livonia: Test well begins producing oil - 2/26/08 - The Detroit News

Light-rail line for Woodward? Private funding for 3.4 mile loop - 2/24/08 - By Bill Shea / Crain's Detroit Business

State is out of money to clean up remaining toxic sites; $100 million a year needed to keep 450 projects from shutting down - 2/24/08 - by Tina Lam / Detroit Free Press

Brownfield funds dwindle; Current funds to lapse by year's end; state officials look for new sources - 2/24/08 - By Amy Lane / Crain's Detroit Business

Papas pumping millions into Atheneum, 1001 Woodward - 2/24/08 - By Robert Ankeny / Crain's Detroit Business

Cobo summit meeting called ‘great first step,’ but concerns remain - 2/24/08 - By Robert Ankeny and and Chad Halcom / Crain's Detroit Business   [related content]

Leaders revive hopes for Cobo; money still a problem; Patterson joins in talks - 2/23/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press  [related content]

Commissioners: Counties benefit from bigger Cobo Center - 2/22/08 - by Tim Greimel and Mike Rogers / Detroit Free Press  [related content]

Cottage Hospital services expand; $10-million program to add 20 rooms - 2/22/08 - by Patricia Anstett / Detroit Free Press

Metro Airport pitches new runway plan; Outraged Romulus officials vow fight, say city would lose $114M taxes, 3,500 residents. - 2/22/08 - by Christine Ferretti / The Detroit News

Dearborn eyes $70M makeover for empty store; Health care facility, senior citizen residence and retail proposed for long-vacant Montgomery Ward site. - 2/22/08 - by Darren A. Nichols / The Detroit News

Henry Ford hospital to expand in Grosse Pointe Farms - 2/21/08 - by Patricia Anstett / Detroit Free Press

Wayne briefs - Canton Twp.: Hospital plan under review - 2/20/08 - The Detroit News

MOCAD Cafe open and serving - 2/19/08 - Model D

Northern Group adds Lafayette Towers to its growing Detroit portfolio - 2/19/08 - Model D

New Mexican restaurant headed for Hamtramck - 2/19/08 - Model D

Wyandotte turbine plan gets second wind; Studies show urban project is economical, safe for birds - 2/19/08 - by Christine Ferretti / The Detroit News

Wayne briefs - Livonia: Engine firm withdraws plan to expand in city - 2/16/08 - The Detroit News

Kilpatrick balks at Ficano's Cobo renovation plan - 2/15/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press [related content]

State fairgrounds to host circus, antique and horse shows; New partnerships a move toward year-round entertainment. - 2/14/08 - by Santiago Esparza / The Detroit News

Region could be touted as Freshwater Coast - 2/13/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Clinton Twp. seafood fave opens downtown location - 2/12/08 - Harbor House replaces Cock 'n' Bull - Model D

Map of Jos. Campau showcases diverse business and service offerings - 2/12/08 - Model D

Streetscape plan finds critics in downtown Belleville; Owners say businesses will suffer during streetscaping - 2/11/08 - by Christine Ferretti / The Detroit News

Patterson criticizes Cobo plan; In Thursday address, Oakland executive says financial contributions would not benefit county. - 2/8/08 - by Catherine Jun and Mark Hicks / The Detroit News

Brownfield tax breaks blunted by ill economy; Incentives attractive to developers linger on properties no one wants in tough times. - 2/8/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Book Cadillac taking shape - 2/8/08 - 2/8/08 - The Detroit News

Small Plates Express to open in First National in time for Winter Blast - 2/5/08 - Model D

Preview of Midtown's Studio One apartments set for Feb. 7 - 2/5/08 - Model D

There's new and old at the Majestic — a menu update and a shot at a historic designation - 2/5/08 - Model D

Parts Galore receives $750K tax capture for expansion - 2/5/08 - Model D

5 Mich. Value City stores to close - 2/4/08 - by Greta Guest / Detroit Free Press

Livonia leaders weigh residents' will, company's growth; Neighbors concerned with added noise, traffic if engine maker (McLaren Performance Technologies') expands; officials hope to find compromise. - 2/1/08 - by Karen Bouffard / The Detroit News

Three Detroit landmarks recommended for historic designation - 1/30/08 - Detroit Free Press

Book-Cadillac: Ferchill Pins October as $180M Opening Date - 1/30/08 - by Robert Carr / GlobeSt.com

Mercury Coffee Bar to open in Corktown with focus on healthy food from local sources - 1/29/08 - Model D

Kraemer Design Group to relocate to Opera House Retail Center - 1/29/08 - Model D

Iridescence opens with talented local chef, soaring views - 1/29/08 - Model D

Gourmet grocer to open inside lofts building on Woodward - 1/28/08 - by Greta Guest / Detroit Free Press

City growth should go on, leaders say; Metro business, political officials look past scandal - 1/25/08 - by John Gallagher and Kathleen Gray / Detroit Free Press

Developer may sell Penobscot Building - 1/22/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Bing given 9 more months for riverfront condo project - 1/22/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Marathon Petroleum Leases 44,000 SF in Detroit; Oil Company To Occupy 13501 Sanders - 1/22/08 - by Je'Neane Solomon / CoStar Group

Alden Park Towers getting $5M makeover; nearly 90% leased - 1/22/08 - Model D

High-end, specialty grocer — Zaccaro's Market — preparing for March opening in Midtown - 1/22/08 - Model D

First phase of Gardenview Estates to break ground by April 1 - 1/22/08 - Model D

Reserve Lofts to bring 84 apartments to financial district - 1/22/08 - Model D

Motor City Solutions Inks Deal in Taylor; Automotive Service Company Leases Nearly 30,700 SF - 1/22/08 - by Afunu Ali / CoStar Group

Taylor:  City puts finishing touches on master plan - 1/21/08 - The Detroit News

Mid-Med Lofts fail; office space next try - 1/20/08 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Wayne briefs:  Canton Twp. - Wal-Mart expands - 1/18/08 - The Detroit News  [Wal-Mart web site]

Plan to pay for Cobo growth to be aired - 1/17/08 - by John Gallagher and Chris Christoff / Detroit Free Press

Ficano to unveil $590 million Cobo Center renovation plan - 1/17/08 - AP/The Oakland Press

Ficano pushes Cobo plan today at press conference - 1/17/08 - by Robert Snell / The Detroit News

Cobo Center plan ripped; Ficano's expansion pitch 'riddled' with uncertainties, Oakland County counterpart says. - 1/17/08 - by Mark Hicks / The Detroit News

Builder, YMCA want to go slow - 1/17/08 - Plymouth - by Cecil Angel / Detroit Free Press

Northern Explains its Big Investment Downtown - 1/16/08 - by Robert Carr / GlobeSt.com

Northern to buy Lafayette Towers; Apartments are being acquired by N.Y. developer of Cadillac Centre - 1/16/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Lafayette Towers sold to N.Y. firm; Developers of planned complex at Campus Martius acquire the landmark buildings. - 1/16/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Brooks Bros. leaves RenCen; Luxury men's clothing store will focus on its 4 suburban locations. - 1/16/08 - by Nathan Hurst / The Detroit News [Brooks Brothers Website]

Metro/State briefs - Office space:  Vacancy rate drops in Metro Detroit area - 1/16/08 - The Detroit News

Developers to acquire Detroit's Lafayette Towers - 1/15/08 - The Detroit News

N.Y. company purchases Lafayette Towers apartments - 1/15/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Granholm to support Ficano's smaller Cobo expansion plan; Proposal would add 120,000 square feet to center - 1/15/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Iodent Building wrapping up construction on 11 lofts and 2 commercial spaces - 1/15/08 - by Kelli B. Kavanaugh / Model D

Mudgie's to keep lunch tradition alive at Corktown corner - 1/15/08 - by Kelli B. Kavanaugh / Model D

Brush Park music and arts organization to relocate to, rehab Edmund Place building - 1/15/08 - by Kelli B. Kavanaugh / Model D

New Walgreens Trades for $8.2 Million; Franklin Development Sells 14,820-SF Pharmacy in Lincoln Park - 1/15/08 - by George Deichler / CoStar Group

Cobo may be tax-free zone; State may give $150M for expansion - 1/14/08 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

KeyBank scraps expansion plan for metro Detroit - 1/14/08 - decides to expand elsewhere - By Tom Henderson / Crain's Detroit Business

Selling Michigan: R&D pushed as reason for Chinese to locate in state - 1/14/08 - By Marti Benedetti / Special to Crain's Detroit Business

Detroit DDA OKs Cadillac Centre deal - 1/14/08 - Crain's Detroit Business

Detroit attracts top designers; Outsider architects leave their legacies - 1/13/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Flat Rock: Rezoning for proposed Meijer store upsets some residents - 1/13/08 - by Zlati Meyer / Detroit Free Press

HOTELS: Work to be done in March - 1/13/08 - Detroit Free Press  [Radisson Hotels & Resorts web site]

Smaller plan is big for Cobo; Ficano, Kilpatrick call it saving grace - 1/12/08 - by Tom Walsh / Detroit Free Press

Romulus casino plan rejected; Indian tribe may still pursue gambling/hotel complex despite federal government's ruling. - 1/11/08 - by Robert Snell / The Detroit News

CVS pharmacy in Renaissance Center to open - 1/11/08 - By Sheena Harrison / Crain's Detroit Business

Detroit reaches for the skyscraper; $150M Cadillac Centre envisions shops, residences - 1/10/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Casual Male clothing chain grows in Metro; The national men's clothing retailer dropped 'big and tall' and refined its marketing image. - 1/10/08 - by Christine Snyder / Special to The Detroit News

Marathon sweetens site bid; Company touts $310M in pollution curbs, local hiring for refinery expansion; public gets say today. - 1/10/08 - by Nathan Hurst / The Detroit News

EXPO CENTER: City land deal arbitration ends - 1/10/08 - by Kelly Murad / Observer & Eccentric

Kilpatrick enthused about Cadillac Centre deal - 1/09/08 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Detroit Rings in New Year With Cadillac Centre; Plans Disclosed for High-Rise Mixed-Use Complex; Northern Group to Begin Development Next Year - 1/09/08 - by George Deichler / CoStar Group

Salvation Army Picks Up 56,000 SF in Detroit; Wayne County Industrial Trades Hands - 1/09/08 - by Afunu Ali / CoStar Group

Theater faces demolition; Group unlikely to appeal decision to raze historic building left abandoned since a fire in 1985. - 1/09/08 - by Darren A. Nichols / The Detroit News

Architecturally daring Cadillac Centre announced, will break ground in 2009 - 1/08/08 - by Kelli B. Kavanaugh / Model D

As Detroit project arises, others falter - 1/08/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

TechTown lands $1.5M grant for ongoing renovations - 1/08/08 - by Kelli B. Kavanaugh / Model D

Michigan may be home to (Gibbs Technologies) plant - 1/08/08 - by Bryan Laviolette / The Oakland Press

Architecturally daring Cadillac Centre announced, will break ground in 2009 - 1/08/08 - by Kelli B. Kavanaugh / Model D

Lack of grocers prompts action; New task force seeks solution to city's need - 1/07/088 - by Nathan Hurst / The Detroit News

Restaurant row or reheated leftovers? Entrepreneurs have big plans for stretch of Woodward but some have been down that road before - 1/05/08 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Residents muddy Northville land fight - 1/01/08 - by Doug Guthrie / The Detroit News

Huron Township horse track plans trot toward starting gate - 1/01/08 - by Darren A. Nichols / The Detroit News