DETROIT - Abandoned for decades, one of Michigan’s biggest eyesores could soon be transformed into an entertainment destination.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced today that the City has signed a letter of intent with a proven developer to transform 28 acres of the former Packard Plant site into housing, an electronic music museum, and an indoor skate park.

A legacy Albert Kahn-designed building along W. Grand Boulevard would be included in the project which is aimed at creating jobs, preserving history, and establishing new housing options.

“Five years ago, the Packard Plant was still standing as Detroit’s most iconic ruin, continuing to drag down the surrounding neighborhood,” said Mayor Duggan. “It took an incredible amount of work to gain title to the property and tear down everyt

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