Behind-the-scenes: A final glimpse of Hazel Park Raceway before demolition
The Sport of Kings is nearing extinction in Michigan with the demolition of the iconic Hazel Park Raceway.
End of an Era: World-famous Kronk Gym in Detroit is being demolished today
Detroit’s Kronk Gym, the storied and world-renowned boxing powerhouse that produced more than 30 world champions, most notably Tommy Hearns, is being demolished today after it was gutted by two suspicious fires in the past year.
Preservationists to fight Ilitches’ plans to demolish century-old buildings
The billionaire Ilitch family and their companies have raked in hundreds of millions of tax dollars while demolishing dozens of buildings – some of them historic – in Detroit since the 1980s.
Mayor Duggan’s demolition program returns $6.4M for improper expenses
A state investigation that revealed inappropriate, if not illegal, expenses will cost Detroit $6.4 million as a federal grand jury probe continues.
At least 15 buildings, houses razed near new Red Wings arena
Since the city of Detroit announced the location of the new Red Wings arena in June 2013, at least 15 houses or buildings have been demolished within three blocks of the site.
Demolition by neglect: Once-beautiful home razed in Cass Corridor
The demolition occurred without asbestos remediation because the house was considered too dangerous.
Detroit Land Bank charges outrageous fees to reveal attorney costs
The Land Bank is paying one attorney $760 an hour.
Fate of unique CPA Building in Corktown may be decided today
The city temporarily halted demolition after preservationists and others called for the building to be saved.
Detroit man climbs on roof, successfully prevents house demolition
Sometimes civil disobedience works.
Land Bank defends hiring of $760-an-hour attorney in federal investigation
The Detroit Land Bank will spend up to $760 an hour for outside legal counsel during the federal investigation into the city’s massive demolition program.