Detroit, Wayne County team up on blight fight

Published October 8, 2014 4:20pm ET



DETROIT (AP) — Detroit and Wayne County are starting a new effort to fight blight that packages several properties, including homes and vacant lots, for sale.

Mayor Mike Duggan and Wayne County Treasurer Raymond Wojtowicz on Wednesday announced a process being called “Blight Bundle.” They say the aim is to encourage the demolition of severely blighted properties and boost the redevelopment of salvageable ones.

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