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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

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

Art Van to open clearance, bedding center in former Drexel Heritage store - 5/03/08 - Detroit Free Press 

Jefferson retail aid pushed; Detroit, foundation propose grants - 4/25/08 - 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

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

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

Plan for old Kmart HQ hits key stage - 4/12/08 - by Gina Damron / Detroit Free Press

Downtown (Farmington) plan a step closer to being on ballot - 4/10/08 - by Korie Wilkins / Detroit Free Press

Developers adjust to shifting retail landscape - 3/27/08 - by Carol Marshall / Oakland Business Review

Developments taking shape along stretch of Telegraph Road - 3/27/08 - by Mike Scott / Oakland Business Review

Big Deals in Oakland County area commercial real estate - 3/27/08 - by Carol Marshall / Oakland Business Review

Drakeshire center's location a major draw for Walgreens - 3/27/08 - by Carol Marshall / Oakland Business Review

Market Spotlight: Main Street communities - 3/27/08 - by Carol Marshall / Oakland Business Review

Studies mixed on state's 2008 retail outlook - 3/24/08 - By Nancy Kaffer / Crain's Detroit Business

Businesses hope aesthetic improvements will help attract patrons in St. Clair Shores - 3/24/08 - by Christina Stolarz / The Detroit News

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

Former CVS Property in Sterling Heights Sells for $1M; Investor Buys 11,900-SF Retail Bldg. - 3/19/08 - by James Goolsbee / Co-Star Group

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

Work commences on Hartland mall; site plan up for final OK - 3/18/08 - by Valerie Olander / The Detroit News

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

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

Shopping commences at Highland Park Aldi; two more locations in the works - 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

(Rochester) Officials putting focus on downtown details - 3/09/08 - by Annette Kingsbury / Observer & Eccentric

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

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

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

The final piece: Lowe's to fill last big parcel near Great Lakes Crossing - 3/09/08 - By Daniel Duggan / 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

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

Farmington streetscape plan fought; Project aims to make downtown more viable, but resident says road would be too narrow. - 3/08/08 - by Delores Flynn / The Detroit News

Macomb briefs - Chesterfield Twp.: JC Penney store opens - 3/07/08 - The Detroit News

Lyon Township homeowners to appeal Meijer site plan decision - 3/06/08 - by Nathan Mueller / Observer & Eccentric

(Milford) DDA signs agreement for downtown property - 3/06/08 - By Aileen Wingblad / Observer & Eccentric

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

Livingston briefs - Fowlerville: New Wal-Mart opens Friday - 3/06/08 - The Detroit News [Wal-Mart web site]

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

DDA director vows to move Howell forward; Business owner says he wants to see downtown succeed, especially since he has vested interest in city. - 3/04/08 - by Valerie Olander / The Detroit News

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

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

Opening of Fowlerville Wal-Mart worries the little guys; Others see jobs, more money coming to area - 2/28/08 - by Candice Williams / The Detroit News  [Wal-Mart web site]

Hamburg Township: Well-water replacement project to aid businesses - 2/27/08 - by Candice Williams / The Detroit News

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

City to consider six Silverdome plans - 2/26/08 - by Randal Yakey / The Oakland Press [related content]

Brighton:  City plans $2.4M in upgrades; Capital projects will include replacing sewers, adding a turn lane and improving traffic lights. - 2/25/08 - by Candice Williams / The Detroit News

Clawson: The new cool city? - 2/24/08 - by Megan Pennefather / Detroit Free Press

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

Biggby Coffee may double franchises - 2/21/08 - by Greta Guest / Detroit Free Press

Lyon Township: Meijer gets OK for new store plan - 2/15/08 - Detroit Free Press

New Borders more than just books; Concept opening today in Pittsfield Township mixes technology, entertainment - 2/14/08 - by Greta Guest / Detroit Free Press

New owner proposes Oakland Mall revamp; Company to update aging facility, add retailers - 2/12/08 - by Catherine Jun / The Detroit News

Revenue profits rise for Taubman Centers at 2007's end - 2/12/08 - by Greta Guest / Detroit Free Press

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

Amphitheater, upgrades unveiled for downtown Redford Township - 2/12/08 - by Christine Ferretti / The Detroit News

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

Novi keeps flourishing; Prime location, land help city thrive in residential, commercial markets while other towns are struggling. - 2/8/08 - by Delores Flynn / The Detroit News

Ruling on Lyon Twp. Meijer postponed - 2/8/08 - by Delores Flynn / The Detroit News

Wayne briefs - Northville Twp.: Bills aimed at developer - 2/6/08 - The Detroit News

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

Family-run grocery chain is adding stores; It's known for exclusive items - 2/3/08 - by Greta Guest / Detroit Free Press

Lyon Township - Residents sue over Meijer project - 1/30/08 - by Delores Flynn / The Detroit News

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

Oakland briefs - Southfield: Strategic planners hired - 1/29/08 - The Detroit News

Macomb briefs - Mount Clemens: Help invited for downtown redesign - 1/29/08 - The Detroit News

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

Meijer targets rural Putnam Township for new store; Retail giant plans to ask for rezoning of 32 acres to commercial use. - 1/26/08 - by Candice Williams / The Detroit News

Hartland Township - Retail boost coming to M-59; Trustees have given preliminary approval to new mall; developers have to tweak their proposal. - 1/24/08 - by Candice Williams / The Detroit News

Macomb gets gloomy forecast; Area economist cites job losses, weak home market during annual talk to business leaders. - 1/23/08 - by Edward L. Cardenas / The Detroit News

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

Detroit Life Building to join ranks of Park Ave.'s resurgence - 1/22/08 - Model D

Mt. Clemens makeover: Retail, residential development bring new identity to downtown - 1/20/08 - By Chad Halcom / Crain's Detroit Business

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

Conference speakers: Detroit real estate market has hit bottom - 1/17/08 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

Livingston briefs:  Green Oak Twp. - Rezoning plan on table for commercial project  - 1/17/08 - 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]

STERLING HEIGHTS: Wal-Mart to open its doors today - 1/16/08 - Detroit Free Press [Wal-Mart web site]

Penske to open Smart Car dealership - 1/15/08 - By Sheena Harrison / Crain's Detroit Business

Ink chain adds outlets - 1/15/08 - by Neal Haldane / Special to The Detroit News

Iodent Building wrapping up construction on 11 lofts and 2 commercial spaces - 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

Sterling Heights - Wal-Mart expected to add life to strip; The company plans to distribute almost $20,000 in community grants at today's opening. - 1/14/08 - by Steve Pardo / The Detroit News [Wal-Mart web site]

Southfield ponders city center - 1/14/08 - By Daniel Duggan / Crain's Detroit Business

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

Clawson - Downtown looks for boost; Businesses want laws changed to push more development - 1/14/08 - by Catherine Jun / The Detroit News

Oakland growth casts ray of hope in dark times - 1/14/08 - The Oakland Press

Southfield: Questions swirl around city center proposal - 1/13/08 - By Pat Murphy / Observer & Eccentric

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

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

Highland Township - Wanted: lively downtown; DDA has a master plan to revive Highland Station - 1/11/08 - by Delores Flynn / The Detroit News

Oakland briefs:  Troy - Development delayed at former Kmart HQ site - 1/11/08 - The Detroit News

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

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

Intercontinental Makes $38.2M Purchase in Birmingham; Burton-Katzman Sells Office Bldg. With Retail Space & Residential Condos for $378 PSF - 1/09/08 - by John Kneisly / CoStar Group

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

Intercontinental Buys MXD Office for $38M - 1/09/08 - by Robert Carr / GlobeSt.com

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

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

Oakland still building; Bustling commercial construction defies struggles of wider economy - 1/06/08 - by Carol Hopkins / The Oakland Press

Keeping Ferndale cool may come with price; City Council considers assessment to businesses that would gather funds for improving downtown. - 1/04/08 - by Jennifer Chambers / The Detroit News

Circuit City Moving to Madison Place; Electronics Chain Takes 32,000 SF in Former Mervyn's Building - 1/03/08 - by John Kneisly / CoStar Group [Circuit City web site]

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

White Lake Twp.:  Retail plan touted on M-59; But growth may bury area's rural charm, neighbor says - 12/31/07 - by Delores Flynn / The Detroit News

Novi:  Trade center zoned out; Lawsuit claims Expo Center president blocked plans over parking issues; he denies it. - 12/31/07 - by Delores Flynn / The Detroit News

Art Van plans for bedding outlet; Furniture retailer hopes strong brand recognition will boost stand-alone mattress store past competition. - 12/28/07 - by Nathan Hurst / The Detroit News

Rochester - Wal-Mart set to open amid some opposition; City, store officials try to put bitterness behind them - 12/19/07 - by Catherine Jun / The Detroit News

Progress Report: $82 million Fort Shelby construction on schedule, on budget - 12/18/07 - by Kelli B. Kavanaugh / Model D

Project will revitalize 7 brownfield sites in Detroit - 12/18/07 - by John Gallagher / Detroit Free Press

Clawson comeback: Leon & Lulu's furniture store helps fuel revival - 12/16/07 - By Sheena Harrison / Crain's Detroit Business

7 more businesses open at Partridge Creek - 12/14/07 - By Sheena Harrison / Crain's Detroit Business

Development News: Progress Report: Significant milestones met in construction of Book Cadillac - 12/11/07 - Model D

Avalon Bakery to relocate to 55 W. Canfield - 12/04/07 - Model D

Ribbon cutting ceremony for new Aldi store in Wyandotte on December 6 - 12/04/07 - City of Wyandotte News Release

Updated: Urban Retail's Buy of 2M-SF Michigan Mall Sign of Things to Come; Urban Back in the Game of Buying Major Retail Assets - 11/28/07 - Oakland Mall - CoStar Group

Oakland briefs - Lyon Twp.:Meijer plans tabled until Feb. - 11/28/07 - The Detroit News

New mayor sets focus on Auburn Hills' downtown; City's chief hopes to bring in more small businesses, foot traffic. - 11/23/07 - by Catherine Jun / The Detroit News

GRAND BOUTIQUES: Designer retailers cater to affluent Metro Detroiters - 11/22/07 - by Nathan Hurst / The Detroit News

Lyon Township - Meijer meets residents to discuss 8 Mile store - 11/19/07 - The Detroit News

City pegs growth on Quicken; Detroit gives company four sites, one for its HQ - 11/14/07 - by Louis Aguilar / The Detroit News

Quicken to move to Detroit; Move to bring 4,000 suburban jobs to downtown technology park - 11/13/07 - "Kilpatrick and Gilbert. . .envision the national mortgage lender's headquarters as the centerpiece of a mega development combining retail, condominiums and a technology park" - by Daniel Howes / The Detroit News

DISPATCH :: Detroit's Vinton Building - 11/08/07 - by Patrick W. Rollens / Midwest Real Estate News

Slam Dunkin' - Doughnut chief pokes holes in ideas on state economy - 11/08/07 - Dunkin' Brands expects to open as many as 20 new stores in southeast Michigan in the next three or four years. - by Alejandro Bodipo-Memba / Detroit Free Press

Developer of hospital site sues Northville Twp. - 11/08/07 - By Sheena Harrison / Crain's Detroit Business

$50-million center to mix retail, health - 11/07/07 - Village Lakes Plaza in White Lake Township - by Greta Guest / Detroit Free Press

Grocer to open at Lafayette Park; New independent store to mark first time Detroit mall is full since 2004. - 11/07/07 - by Nathan Hurst / The Detroit News

Downtown to get new grocery store - 11/06/07 - The Shops at Lafayette Park - by Katherine Yung / Detroit Free Press

Work starts on $150M complex - 11/02/07 - 150,000-square-foot convention center, hotels, retail space and a medical facility - by Edward L. Cardenas / The Detroit News

Real estate forum to focus on regional transit connections - 11/02/07 - will focus on a proposed transit link connecting Troy and Birmingham - by John Gallagher/ Detroit Free Press