Busted! Chicago-area investor forced to stop scavenging vacant building in Detroit
“We have to set the tone that this is absolutely unacceptable, and we are going to use our resources to go after scrapping,” mayoral spokeswoman Alexis Wiley said.
Interactive before-and-after photos of Detroit offer unrivaled look at city’s decline
Detroiturbex.com takes you on a journey of Detroit’s good times and bad times.
Man refuses to leave Packard Plant in Detroit, demands to be parking attendant
The bald, self-described war veteran with boozy breath also is asking for $10,000 for allegedly injuring his leg at the plant.
2 Detroit artists claim they painted ‘Banksy’ mural that is up for sale
The market for Banksy pieces is hard to predict, in large part because of questions of authenticity.
Video: Incredible aerial views of Detroit’s train station, Belle Isle, Packard, more
The beautifully captured video features the Fox Theatre, Belle Isle, Michigan Central Station, the Packard Plant and Comerica Park.
Billboards depict Detroit as industrial wasteland ruined by UAW
The crumbling Packard Plant is featured on a billboard aimed at fighting UAW efforts.
5 crazy videos of thrill-seekers testing limits at vacant Packard Plant
To many, the abandoned Packard Plant is a decaying eyesore that would be better off demolished. But to others, the sprawling ruins are something entirely different. 1. If you’re scared of heights, this video may make you queasy. A few brave urban explorers ascend the deteriorating water tower that stands tall above the Packard Plant. […]
New security at Packard Plant chases away long-time scrappers
Over the past two years, scrappers have grown bolder and more reckless, causing fires, tearing down buildings and trying to topple the enormous water tower.
Urban explorers find dead body inside Packard Plant in Detroit
Photographers exploring the abandoned Packard Plant in Detroit made a disturbing discovery on Christmas eve – a dead body.
Peruvian developer makes final payment on Packard Plant as fires break out
Brazen scrappers continued to cause destruction Thursday after they clipped a natural gas line.