DETROIT-More than 250 acres in a prime Oakland County development area would be kept vacant by Oakland Land Conservancy. A Nov. 5 referendum could transfer three parcels, totaling 240 acres, for $10,000.

DETROIT-A new 11-story, 370,000-sf Westin will open alongside the new $1.2-billion

DETROIT-An injunction won by the Watersmeet, MI-based LacVieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Indians won't delay the opening of Greektown Casino's $250-million permanent location, a company spokesman says.

DETROIT-Rehabilitation instead of new commercial construction has a positive effect,

DETROIT-Though property pollution is rampant in Michigan, reuse of former contaminated property is rising to more than $4 billion of investment per year, says the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

DETROIT-Though property pollution is rampant in Michigan, reuse of former contaminated property is rising to more than $4 billion of investment per year, says the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI-Oakland University sees the opening of a $31.5-million building as well as groundbreaking on an expansion, while private Rochester College down the road is considering a new academic center.

SOUTHFIELD, MI-The retail REIT is repositioning some of its assets, including "de-malling" Tel-Twelve Mall in this Detroit suburb. Company officials expect an increase in funds from operations next year.