PONTIAC, MI-For the fifth consecutive year, Oakland County has been designated Michigan's economic development leader, said county officials.

DETROIT-Both permanent casinos will have 100,000-sf of gaming space, 400-room hotels and other amenities. They are slated for completion by 2006.

HOLLY TOWNSHIP, MI-With demand for new construction running high in this affluent Detroit suburb, developers arrange for water and sewer line into township to service a large new development.

PORT HURON, MI-Desmond Landing is being built on 77 acres along the St. Clair and Black rivers, and will include a Seaway Terminal and a 100,000-sf office building.

YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, MI-A company that provides national security and intelligence programs to the U.S. government is leasing a 250,000-sf facility developed by DeMattia.

TROY, MI-If feasible, the city would seek money from MEDC, then approval from voters for conference center and hotel development on public land.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI-The deals include office and industrial properties, as well as an apartment complex to sold Kirco, which represents that company's first foray into multifamily acquistions.

LANSING, MI-According to Gov. Granholm, this newly formed council will unearth better ways to plan development in Michigan to protect natural features.