RICHMOND, MI-This northern Detroit suburb is using a variety of strategies to turn its Downtown area into a walking zone. "Our goal is to revitalize our Downtown and make it a viable shopping area, as well as more attractive to walk," says assistant city manager Jon Moore.

ALLEN PARK, MI-The multi-industry company stays at 1525 Fairlane Dr., an asset owned by Ford Motor Land. Meanwhile, Accu/Fab Mach stays put in 11,280 sf in Commerce Township.

DETROIT-The new owner of the Shops at Lafayette Park, once slated for demolition, is now planning on art that reflects the work of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe to the 45,000-sf retail center.

LIVONIA, MI-With the largest industrial building transaction year to date in this suburb, Grubb & Ellis senior vice president Larry Emmons says brighter days are ahead for the submarket.

DETROIT-Developer Joseph Nederlander has filed a request to rezone a 34-acre parcel next to the state fairgrounds to allow for a 251,000-sf outlet mall. Nederlander previously has sought permission to build a racetrack along Eight Mile and Woodward.

DETROIT-Wayne County has put together a panel of officials from around southeast Michigan to consider the feasibility of building a multi-county criminal justice center. Former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer is co-chairman.

WARREN, MI-City leaders are being asked to consider tax abatements to support a $190-million renovation proposal at the 330-acre General Motors Technical Center. The alternative for the automaker may be shipping jobs overseas.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI-The 139-unit Heritage Arms Apartments multifamily rental complex in Lansing has been refinanced for $2.8 million at 5.24%.