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Corktown 1728 Michigan Ave. labor practices

Detroit

Summary

The committee advanced the project's tax incentives without a recommendation after learning only about 20% of construction trades are union labor.

At a glance

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Last discussed Apr 30, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

NEZ tax exemption and brownfield incentives would reduce local tax revenue if approved.

✅Who benefits

The developer and future residents of the 72-unit project.

⚠️Who could be affected

Union trades seeking work and residents concerned about labor standards.

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