STERLING HEIGHTS, MI-General Motors is creating a new "heritage center" to serve as the repository of its history in a building off Mound, just south of Metro Pkwy.

DETROIT-A report on a possible new convention center for the metro region is due to be released this week. Options include upgrading and expanding Cobo Center Downtown.

DETROIT-The state has awarded 17 Michigan cities catalyst grants to help them become more "cool." Two of the grants will be used in the city.

BINGHAM FARMS, MI-Malan Realty Investors, Inc. now owns 20 properties totaling 1.3 million sf, and continues to shed assets after the $5.9-million sale. It also redeemed $7.1 million of convertible subordinated debentures.

ROMULUS, MI-In addition to 44 airport terminals of various sizes San Francisco-based Gensler Architecture, Design & Planning Worldwide is working with Pontiac city officials on the redevelopment of the Silverdome.

TROY, MI-Kmart says it will sell as many as 24 stores to Home Depot in a transaction worth up to $365 million. The retail giant already has shed 600 stores while in bankruptcy.

PLYMOUTH, MI-The old BB gun factory in Downtown is transformed into lofts and townhomes by Joseph Freed Homes. The developer's Daisy Square preserves the original facade of the Windmill Building.

DETROIT-Despite modest sales volume this year, Marcus & Millichap ranks the Detroit market at No. 36, the same position as last year, getting low scores for rent, employment and household growth.