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Detroit Starts Demolition of Part of Vacant Packard Plant

Author Anne Erickson
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Part of the Packard Plant building in Detroit was torn down on Thursday (Sept. 29). The building has been vacant for decades.

The City of Detroit is paying for the demolition, despite the fact that the building is owned by a Peruvian developer.

The Detroit City Council approved a $1.7 million budget to tear down the building a few months ago.

Owner Fernando Palazuelo purchased the building in 2013 for just $400,000.

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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