DETROIT-To battle urban sprawl, the new council will examine land use concerns and make report to the governor by Aug. 15.

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, MI-The automotive research and design firm has built a $12 million office and engineering facility on its existing property, and signed a 20-year lease with DeMattia with expectations of continued growth over the next three to five years as automakers embrace strategic product development outsourcing.

DETROIT-Commercial development to address a growing metro population should occur in current urban locations rather than green space areas, says council.

TROY, MI-The city could get a conference center, 500-room hotel and retail components, but the private project would require large cash benefit from state and county. Provided, of course, voters approve it this fall.

SOUTHFIELD, MI-New industrial space will be more open, useful for employees of

DETROIT-Negotiations with the city have been extended again for a $55 million mixed-use project. Developer is now asking for incentives to build entire project immediately.

DETROIT-Martin takes over as president from Dow as longtime member Griffin leaves;

DETROIT-Charges from technology, accounting and Simon takeover attempt are to blame for cuts into