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North Corktown abatement

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.

Public comments (4)

OpposedRonald FosterOct 1, 2026

Questioned why developers come for abatements as a first option rather than exhausting banks and other funding sources first.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 1:47:32 →
OpposedCarolyn HughesOct 1, 2026

Said twelve-year abatements are unfair to taxpayers elsewhere in the city and stated she opposes the project unless the term is shortened.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 1:50:07 →
OpposedRhuben CrowleyOct 1, 2026

Demanded to know the Black American participation in the McDowell project and said no without answers.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 14:09 →
SupportiveWilliam M DavisOct 1, 2026

Called this project more beneficial than many others and hoped for more Detroiter involvement.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee · 1:57:00 →