OtherRecommended approval (May 2026) · Council outcome not on record145 parcels bounded by McGraw Avenue, 31st Street, Edsel Ford Freeway and 35th Street, Detroit, MI

Junction McGraw Brownfield Plan

Detroit

Description

New brownfield plan with $18.5 million in TIF reimbursement over 30 years for cleanup, demolition, lead/asbestos abatement and infrastructure on 145 parcels; recommended for approval.

Impact summary

Reimburses the developer only from new property taxes on the site over 30 years; neighboring homes' taxes are not captured.

Applicant

Name: Latimer Ashley Development Group / Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Address: 145 parcels bounded by McGraw Avenue, 31st Street, Edsel Ford Freeway and 35th Street, Detroit, MI

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval (May 2026) · Council outcome not on record3–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed May 21, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

May 21, 2026Recommended approval 3–0

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

New brownfield plan with $18.5 million in TIF reimbursement over 30 years for cleanup, demolition, lead/asbestos abatement and infrastructure on 145 parcels; recommended for approval.

Related issues (1)

Junction McGraw Redevelopment and Brownfield Plan

A $15.6M, 48-unit West Village apartment project wants $3.2M in brownfield TIF over 30 years, with 20% of units affordable at 80% AMI. Two historic homes would be demolished, which drew criticism from a resident.

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