Andy Chae News Today

Developers have until Jan. 3 to challenge the denial before the Detroit Board of Zoning Appeals for their proposed concrete crusher.

Advocates are urging the mayor an Detroits building department to deny a proposed concrete crushing facility in Core City.

Residents of Core City say it would be an environmental injustice to put the heavy industrial site in their residential neighborhood. They’re pushing Detroit officials to deny the facility a permit.

The company behind this proposal says this will ultimately be a net positive for the region, but residents say if the city wants more people living in this area like they were decades ago—approving a concrete crushing facility will not help.

Advocates are urging Detroit officials to deny a proposed concrete crushing site in Core City.